Unlawful Restraint is a state jail felony if the victim is under 17 years of age. Which option correctly states this rule?

• A. Class A Misdemeanor
• B. State Jail Felony
• C. 3rd Degree Felony
• D. 2nd Degree Felony

Answer: (B)

Age-based penalty enhancement for unlawful restraint: when the victim is under 17, the offense is upgraded to a state jail felony. This reflects the law’s intent to impose harsher penalties on crimes involving minors. Unlawful restraint is normally a Class A misdemeanor, but the statute elevates it to a state jail felony in this situation, with a sentence of 180 days to 2 years in state jail and a possible fine up to $10,000. The other levels (Class A misdemeanor or higher-degree felonies) don’t fit this specific scenario, so the state jail felony is the correct designation.