For purposes of false imprisonment, "violence" means physical force greater than that reasonably necessary to restrain someone. Imprisonment claim requires proof of: an intentional confinement of the person; without the person's consent; and without lawful privilege;False imprisonment does not necessarily require the use of violence or force. The penalties for false imprisonment of an elder or dependent adult involving violence, menace, fraud, or deceit include up to four years in prison. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 237, false imprisonment can be charged as a felony if it involved "violence, menace, fraud, or deceit. Intentionally restrained, confined, or detained. However, you could face felony false imprisonment charges (see CALCRIM 1240) if violence, menace, fraud, or deceit was used in the restraint. Up to 5 years in prison for felony domestic violence; Deportation. Attorney in a civil case about prison abuse.