Most residents of California will be very aware that kidnapping is a serious offense. In general, this is defined as transporting a person to another location against their will or holding them in a controlled space. This falls under state and federal law and as such can be charged as a federal offense. However, what happens when the person being moved or confined is the child of the alleged kidnapper?
Every day in California, numerous crimes are committed throughout the state. As a result, police officers are constantly working to protect communities within the state and root out the source of the problems. Of course, in a bid to prevent harm coming to innocent people, officers will often carry out extensive investigations, occasionally going as far as arresting people who have not committed a crime, until they have established the truth. This can be a difficult thing to accept, but ultimately it is often better to be safe than sorry.
