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N.Y. Penal Law § 135.20: Kidnapping in the second degree

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Penal Law
Part 3. Specific Offenses
Title H. Offenses Against the Person Involving Physical Injury, Sexual Conduct, Restraint and Intimidation
Article 135. Kidnapping, Coercion and Related Offenses

§ 135.20 Kidnapping in the second degree.

A person is guilty of kidnapping in the second degree when he abducts

another person.

Kidnapping in the second degree is a class B felony.

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