KIDNAPPING: Kidnapping is used to describe the crime of forcibly abducting a person and holding him/her against his/her will. Common types of kidnapping are: aggravated kidnapping, child kidnapping, kidnapping for ransom, parental kidnapping and simple kidnapping. If you are charged with kidnapping in you will be facing serious charges. These charges will require an experienced criminal defense attorney with the qualifications and knowledge to effectively protect your rights.
If convicted of kidnapping you may face severe penalties and punishments depending on the charge. Simple kidnapping will result in a 3, 5 or 8 year prison sentence and if the child is under 14, up to eleven years behind bars. If convicted of aggravated kidnapping which is an elevated charge, you can receive 20 years for just one count, and up to life imprisonment.
An aggravated kidnapping charge involves abducting an individual with the intent to:
• Hold them for a ransom or reward • Use them as a human shield or hostage • Facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the attempt or commission of a felony • Inflict bodily injury on them or violate or abuse them sexually • Terrorize them or a third person • Interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function
As with all criminal matters we will provide superior criminal defense for your kidnapping charges.