What Are the Penalties for Aggravated Kidnapping Under Penal Code § 209 in California?
In California, kidnapping is among the most serious criminal accusations a person may be up against,While simple kidnapping already carries severe consequences, Aggravated Kidnapping (Penal Code § 209) is punished even more harshly due to aggravating factors, such as demands for ransom or causing harm to the victim. Understanding how California law defines aggravated kidnapping,…