Sunday, April 5, 2015

What does ABDUCTION W/INT TO OBT PEC BEN mean in the state of VA?

Question

What does ABDUCTION W/INT TO OBT PEC BEN mean in the state of VA?



Answer

It references criminal statute found at Va. Code Sec. 18.2-48, i.e., abduction

with intent to obtain pecuniary benefit. (That means a financial or monetary benefit.)

This offense is classified as a Class 2 felony in the Virginia Criminal Code and upon conviction is punishable by life imprisonment or a term of incarceration of not less than 20 years in the penitentiary and a possible fine not to exceed $100K.



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