Section 39-13-304 - Aggravated kidnapping

(a) Aggravated kidnapping is false imprisonment, as defined in § 39-13-302, committed: (1) To facilitate the commission of any felony or flight thereafter;(2) To interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function;(3) With the intent to inflict serious bodily injury on or to terrorize the victim or another;(4) Where the victim suffers bodily injury; or(5) While the defendant is in possession of a deadly weapon or threatens the use of a deadly weapon.(b)(1) Aggravated kidnapping is a Class B felony.(2) If the offender voluntarily releases the victim alive or voluntarily provides information leading to the victim's safe release, such actions shall be considered by the court as a mitigating factor at the time of sentencing.Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1; T.C.A., § 39-13-301; Acts 1990, ch. 982, § 1.