Oklahoma Kidnapping — Definitions: 1. First Degree Kidnapping: This type of kidnapping is defined by the Oklahoma statutes as the unlawful and forcible taking, confining, abducting, or carrying away of another person, with the intent to: (1) hold such other person for ransom, or (2) use such other person as a shield or hostage, or (3) inflict bodily harm upon or terrorize the victim or another person, or (4) interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. 2. Second Degree Kidnapping: This type of kidnapping is defined by the Oklahoma statutes as the unlawful and forcible taking, confining, abducting, or carrying away of another person, with the intent to: (1) commit or facilitate the commission of a felony, (2) inflict bodily harm upon or terrorize the victim or another person, or (3) interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. 3. Third Degree Kidnapping: This type of kidnapping is defined by the Oklahoma statutes as the unlawful and forcible taking, confining, abducting, or carrying away of another person, with the intent to: (1) commit or facilitate the commission of a misdemeanor, or (2) commit or facilitate the commission of a theft or robbery, or (3) inflict bodily harm upon or terrorize the victim or another person.
Oklahoma Kidnapping — Definitions: 1. First Degree Kidnapping: This type of kidnapping is defined by the Oklahoma statutes as the unlawful and forcible taking, confining, abducting, or carrying away of another person, with the intent to: (1) hold such other person for ransom, or (2) use such other person as a shield or hostage, or (3) inflict bodily harm upon or terrorize the victim or another person, or (4) interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. 2. Second Degree Kidnapping: This type of kidnapping is defined by the Oklahoma statutes as the unlawful and forcible taking, confining, abducting, or carrying away of another person, with the intent to: (1) commit or facilitate the commission of a felony, (2) inflict bodily harm upon or terrorize the victim or another person, or (3) interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function. 3. Third Degree Kidnapping: This type of kidnapping is defined by the Oklahoma statutes as the unlawful and forcible taking, confining, abducting, or carrying away of another person, with the intent to: (1) commit or facilitate the commission of a misdemeanor, or (2) commit or facilitate the commission of a theft or robbery, or (3) inflict bodily harm upon or terrorize the victim or another person.