Which statement about Unlawful Restraint is correct?

• A. It is Class A Misdemeanor regardless of victim age
• B. It becomes a State Jail Felony if the victim is under 17
• C. It is always a 2nd Degree Felony
• D. It cannot involve restraining a peace officer

Answer: (B)

Unlawful Restraint centers on intentionally or knowingly restricting another person’s freedom of movement. The basic offense is a Class A misdemeanor, but the statute increases the penalty when the restrained person is under 17 years old. In that case, the offense becomes a State Jail Felony, which carries a harsher punishment range than a Class A misdemeanor. This age-based enhancement explains why the statement about the victim’s age changing the charge to a State Jail Felony is the correct one.

Other choices don’t fit because the offense is not automatically a Class A for all ages, it is not always a 2nd Degree Felony, and restraining a peace officer can still be charged under unlawful restraint (with potential additional penalties depending on circumstances).