Delaware Code
11 Del. C. § 782 (2026)
Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree; class G felony
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A person is guilty of unlawful imprisonment in the first degree when the person knowingly and unlawfully restrains another person under circumstances which expose that person to the risk of serious physical injury.
Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree is a class G felony.
11 Del. C. 1953, § 782; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1; 67 Del. Laws, c. 130, § 8; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1972–2025 · leading case: Sheldon v. State, 291 A.2d 273 (Del. 1972).
Sheldon v. State, 291 A.2d 273 (Del. 1972). “Neither party requested the Court to include in its charge the option of a finding of guilty of assault with intent to rape, which is a felony with a maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment (11 Del.C. § 782). Under 11 Del.C. § 3707, a maximum sentence of three years may be…”
State v. Kimbrough (Del. Super. Ct. 2025). “9 11 Del. C. §§ 782, 4205(b)(7). 10 Erlinger, 602 U.”
State v. Clanton (Del. Super. Ct. 2022). “18 11 Del. C. § 782. 19 11 Del. C. § 781. 8 Defendant argues there was a reasonable probability a jury would have convicted Defendant of the lesser-included offenses had the instruction been provided.”
Clanton v. State (Del. 2022). “30 11 Del. C. § 782. 9 sex.31 This evidence, Clanton argues, points to an inference that his purpose was to rekindle their relationship, not terrorize or harm.”
Clanton v. State (Del. 2022). “30 11 Del. C. § 782. 9 sex.31 This evidence, Clanton argues, points to an inference that his purpose was to rekindle their relationship, not terrorize or harm.”
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