Full question:
What is false imprisonment of a family member?
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: New Mexico
Answer:
False imprisonment occurs when a person is confined or physically restrained without legal authority. This can include being locked in a car, tied to a chair, or shut in a closet. It is similar to kidnapping and often follows a false arrest. False imprisonment is generally a crime and can lead to lawsuits for damages.
Any intentional detention of another person that is not authorized by law qualifies as false imprisonment. This includes illegal imprisonment without due process or under false authority, regardless of whether a crime was committed. Examples include being locked in a vehicle against your will or being held in a store without justification.
False imprisonment can also involve detaining someone without a warrant, with an invalid warrant, or executing a warrant improperly. The duration of the detention is irrelevant as long as the person was unlawfully deprived of their liberty.
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