Criminal Code
Section 9.1198 — Violent crimes; aggravating factors.
All of the following apply to crimes under this chapter:
(a) The brandishing, threat of use, or actual use of a weapon shall aggravate a charge for any of the following:
(i) Arson.
(ii) Assault.
(iii) Kidnapping.
(iv) Murder.
(v) Rape.
(vi) Robbery.
(vii) Sexual assault.
(b) Any of the following shall aggravate a charge for kidnapping:
(i) Any action or actions undertaken with the intent of preventing a victim from engaging in actions that may result in enforcement against a kidnapper.
(ii) Any action or actions undertaken with the intent of extorting persons related to the victim.
(iii) Any action or actions undertaken with the intent of engaging in terrorism.