Phillip is upset about the amount of his water bill. He goes to city hall to complain. At city hall Phillip encounters Jane, the mayor. The encounter turns heated
Phillip takes a hunting knife from his coat pocket, forces Jane to go into her office, and announces he will hold her there until water rates are reduced. Phillip and Jane remain barricaded in the office for 12 hours until the police hostage negotiator convinces him to surrender. Of the following, the most serious offense Phillip has committed is:
A) unlawful restraint. B) kidnapping.
C) false imprisonment. D) aggravated kidnapping.
D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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