Crimes Against Children: Abduction
Abduction, also known as kidnapping, is a crime that occurs when someone, using force or fraud, moves a person against their will, either within or outside of Maryland, with the intent to conceal them.
This crime includes:
- Restraining a victim's freedom.
- Acting against their will.
- Carrying the victim to another location.
It's important to note that kidnapping can also happen when a parent takes a child out of the state in violation of a legal custody order.