Seems too lenient to me. If you were an adult you would be locked up in prison for false imprisonment and or child neglect. Your sister could also sue, and or your parents could be investigated by child protective services. What if there was a fire and she died? You would be charged with manslaughter at the least and possibly murder. Better think your options out more carefully when you are causing harm to others.
"If a person dies during the commission of false imprisonment, the charges can range from manslaughter to murder, depending on the jurisdiction, the level of recklessness, and whether the act is considered a "dangerous felony"
. Because false imprisonment involves holding someone against their will—an inherently dangerous act—the legal consequences are severe."
From google ai
False imprisonment is an intentional, unlawful restraint of a person’s freedom of movement within a bounded area without their consent or legal authority
. It is both a tort (civil wrong) and a crime, covering actions like physical barriers, threats, or force that compel someone to remain in a place.
Key Elements of False Imprisonment
For a situation to be classified as false imprisonment, the following must generally be met:
- Intentional Confinement: The person, or "tortfeasor," deliberately acted to restrict movement.
- Bounded Area: The victim is restricted to a specific, limited, or defined area, not just prevented from going to one particular location.
- Against Consent: The confinement was not agreed to or permitted by the victim.
- Lack of Legal Authority: The detention was not lawful (e.g., a legal, justified arrest).
- Awareness: In some jurisdictions, the victim must be aware of the confinement, while in others, proof of actual harm is sufficient.
Common Examples
- Locking someone in a room, car, or building.
- Threats of physical harm or using threats to keep someone from leaving.
- Unlawful detention by law enforcement (false arrest).
- An employer preventing an employee from leaving a workplace, or a store detaining a customer without reasonable cause (e.g., shoplifting suspicion).
Consequences and Legal Action
- Civil Tort: Victims can sue for damages to cover lost time, physical injury, and emotional distress.
- Criminal Charges: It can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, resulting in fines or incarceration.
False imprisonment differs from kidnapping, which typically involves moving the victim (asportation) or hiding them, while false imprisonment focuses solely on the confinement itself.
