There is a newer version of the New York Consolidated Laws
2010 New York Code
PEN - Penal
Part 3 - SPECIFIC OFFENSES
Title H - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING PHYSICAL INJURY, SEXUAL CONDUCT, RESTRAINT AND INTIMIDATION
Article 135 - (135.00 - 135.75) KIDNAPPING, COERCION AND RELATED OFFENSES
135.30 - Kidnapping; defense.
§ 135.30 Kidnapping; defense.
In any prosecution for kidnapping, it is an affirmative defense that
(a) the defendant was a relative of the person abducted, and (b) his
sole purpose was to assume control of such person.
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