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False Imprisonment For Shoplifting In Contra Costa
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Elements of the crime intentionally detained, restrained, or confined another person; the restraint made the victim stay or go somewhere for a period of time; victim did not give their consent and was harmed; the conduct was a significant factor in causing victim's harm.
California Penal Code 236 PC describes the crime of false imprisonment as unlawfully depriving another person of their personal liberty. Put simply, it's a crime to detain, restrain, or confine someone without their consent and not allow them to leave when they want.
To convict you, the prosecution must prove the following elements: That you intentionally restrained, detained, or confined another person; and. The restraint made the victim go or stay somewhere against their will.
To prove a false imprisonment claim as a tort in a civil lawsuit, the following elements must be present: There was a willful detention; The detention was without consent; and. The detention was unlawful.
Force is required for a finding of both misdemeanor and felony false imprisonment, while violence is only required for the felony. False imprisonment is different from kidnapping, as kidnapping requires some movement. After being fired, a man enters his boss's office with a gun and slams the door the shut.
The most common defense is consent. In other words, the victim voluntarily agreed to being confined.
Even if probable cause does exist, if the store owner detains the plaintiff for too long or in an unreasonable or excessive manner, liability for false imprisonment is still a real possibility. Learn more about intentional tort personal injury cases.
Penalties for Penal Code 236 False Imprisonment If convicted of a PC 236 felony crime, you could spend up to three years in a California state prison and be fined up to $10,000. It should be noted that if the victim was elderly or dependent, the sentence could increase to four years.
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