Official Text
“Whoever wrongfully confines any person in such manner as to indicate an intention that the confinement of such person may not be known to any person interested in the person so confined, or to any public servant.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Wrongful confinement.
- In secret manner.
- Intent to conceal confinement.
Potential Defenses:
- Lawful authority.
- No intent to conceal.
- Emergency situation.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Secret detention, hidden confinement, concealing person's location.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful arrest, authorized detention, or emergency situations.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or Fine, or both