N.Y. Penal Law Section 135.30
Kidnapping

  • defense
In any prosecution for kidnapping, it is an affirmative defense that (a) the defendant was a relative of the person abducted, and

(b)

his sole purpose was to assume control of such person.

Source: Section 135.30 — Kidnapping; defense, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/135.­30 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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