2007-12-14 12:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Kidnapping by itself is not a capital offense, at least in the US. Like nearly EVERY crime, there are aggravating factors that could increase the charges. Kidnapping can BECOME a capital offense.
To the comment about being a Federal offense: It is only normally NOT a Federal offense. It becomes a Federal offense if the victim is transported across state lines, the crime happens on Federal land, or the victim is a Federal official. There may be additional triggers I am not aware of.
2007-12-14 13:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you cross state lines, it is a federal case and is definitely a capital offense. It would depend on the state if you don't cross state lines. Either way, don't do it, dude.
2007-12-14 14:26:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the US. When you cross a state line it becomes a federal offense, but still not capital.
2007-12-14 13:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Scott Evil 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the U.S. it is a Federal offense. The FBI becomes involved with kidnapping. If a kidnapper is caught, he/she is going to spend a lot of time in a Federal pen, that makes it pretty capitol! Yes, it is a capitol offense.
2007-12-14 13:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by geegee 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Capitol Offence
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2016-05-24 00:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by nydia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-14 12:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by GetDownWithThe$ickness 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋