Question: W2 Assignment 2.1: Kidnapped by a Parent
Analyze the case Davila v. State, 75 So.3d 192 (Fla. 2011).
(1) Summarize the case and the Court's decision;
(2) Parents can be convicted of kidnapping, however, parents are obviously in a different position than strangers who abduct a child. According to the Court in Davila, what must the prosecution show to convict a parent of kidnapping? Do you agree or disagree with the Court's holding?
Instructions: - Your paper should be a minimum of 4 full pages in length;
- 1-inch margins;
- Double-spaced;
- 12 point font in Arial, Helvetica, or Times New Roman;
- Include a Cover Sheet and a References page;
- APA formatted citations within the body of the paper and on the References page.
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The case can be found here: Supreme Court of Florida, No. SC09-2177, RICARDO DAVILA, Petitioner, vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, Respondent.[October 6, 2011]