N.Y. Penal Law § 135.00: Unlawful imprisonment, kidnapping and custodial interference; definitions of terms

§ 135.00 Unlawful imprisonment, kidnapping and custodial interference;

definitions of terms.

The following definitions are applicable to this article:

1. "Restrain" means to restrict a person's movements intentionally and

unlawfully in such manner as to interfere substantially with his liberty

by moving him from one place to another, or by confining him either in

the place where the restriction commences or in a place to which he has

been moved, without consent and with knowledge that the restriction is

unlawful. A person is so moved or confined "without consent" when such

is accomplished by (a) physical force, intimidation or deception, or (b)

any means whatever, including acquiescence of the victim, if he is a

child less than sixteen years old or an incompetent person and the

parent, guardian or other person or institution having lawful control or

custody of him has not acquiesced in the movement or confinement.

2. "Abduct" means to restrain a person with intent to prevent his

liberation by either (a) secreting or holding him in a place where he is

not likely to be found, or (b) using or threatening to use deadly

physical force.

3. "Relative" means a parent, ancestor, brother, sister, uncle or

aunt.