Which term describes restraining a person with intent to prevent liberation by secreting, holding in a place not likely to be found, and using or threatening deadly force?

• A. Unlawful Restraint
• B. Abduction
• C. Kidnapping
• D. Smuggling of Persons

Answer: (B)

Abduction involves restraining a person with the intent to prevent their liberation, typically by secretly detaining them in a place where they are unlikely to be found, and may include using or threatening deadly force to keep them from escaping. The key is the combination of restraint plus concealment and coercion to keep the person hidden and unable to escape. This focus on secret confinement and potential force aligns most closely with the described act. Unlawful restraint covers only restraint without the concealment or intent to trap the person; smuggling of persons is about moving someone across borders for profit, not necessarily detaining them in a hidden location; kidnapping often centers on detaining for ransom or other purposes, but the emphasis on secret confinement to prevent discovery is what makes abduction the best fit here.