Would it be considered kidnapping?

**Cody** · 04-18-2009 10:07 PM

I live in Oregon and I would like to know that if I were to drive a minor to a place far away and then leave him there after he was in the car voluntarily, would that be 100% legal and not considered kidnapping?

**Judge** · 04-18-2009 11:39 PM

In Oregon it is not possible for a minor to give his consent to you taking him. The legal system does not recognize "consent" from a minor. Thus, he can't go with you voluntarily so that you can leave him somewhere far away. You would most likely be facing a felony. If there are other facts that you left out, like you were the minor's parent, then my answer may be different.