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False imprisonment of a hostage to avoid arrest

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What does the prosecutor have to prove?

Punishment

 

Can this be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor (“wobbler”)? Yes
Is this charge a strike? Yes
Is this charge a “serious felony” Yes
Is this charge a “violent felony” Yes
Do I have to register as a sex offender if convicted? Yes
Do I have to register as a drug offender if convicted? Yes
Do I lose my right to own or possess a firearm if convicted? Yes
Do I lose my right to vote if convicted? Yes
Am I eligible for a local sentence (PC § 1170(h)) if convicted? Yes
Am I eligible for PC § 1000 drug diversion if convicted? Yes
Am I eligible for Prop. 36 drug diversion if convicted? Yes
Am I required to give a DNA sample if convicted? Yes
Is this charge considered a “crime of moral turpitude” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “aggravated felony” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “controlled substance violation” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “domestic violence” for immigration purposes? Yes
Is this charge considered a “firearm conviction” for immigration purposes? Yes
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