46.3531 Kidnapping.

(a) A person commits the crime of kidnapping if he unlawfully removes another without his consent from the place where lie is found or unlawfully confines another without his consent for a substantial period, for the purpose of:

(1) holding that person for ransom or reward or for any other act to be performed or not performed for the return or release of that person;

(2) using the person as a shield or as a hostage;

(3) interfering with the performance of any governmental or political function;

(4) facilitating the commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or

(5) inflicting physical injury on or terrorizing the victim or another.

(b) Kidnapping is a class A felony unless committed under paragraph (a) (4) or (5), in which case it is a class B felony.