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N.Y. Penal Law § 135.30: Kidnapping; defense

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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

§ 135.30 Kidnapping; defense.

In any prosecution for kidnapping, it is an affirmative defense that

(a) the defendant was a relative of the person abducted, and (b) his

sole purpose was to assume control of such person.

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