Charlie could be charged with unlawful imprisonment in the first degree as he used the threat of violence to try to keep Lana in the car. False imprisonment can also be part of other crimes such as kidnapping, domestic violence, sexual assault, assault, and battery.Federal False Imprisonment. Fist of all "self defense"is an act of violence for the single purpose of protecting yourself or others from another's violent act. There are also assault charges where the assault involved forcing the victim into a sexual act. Where a false claim of a theft, violent crime, domestic violence or abduction is made, the consequences can be dire. After you tell the clerk at the front desk you are there, you will be given forms to fill out, including one to write down the incidents of violence. Misdemeanor charges can mean jail time and fines while felony domestic violence offenses can result in heavier fines and prison sentences of up to 25 years. Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree is a New York criminal offense imposing harsh penalties on anyone who restrains another person. First, it can occur at the moment an individual's liberty is restrained, and they are not free to leave.