Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorneys

Kidnapping Offense

According A.R.S. § 13-1304 as stipulated by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, kidnapping occurs when a person knowingly restrains another person with the intent to:

• Hold the victim for ransom, as a shield or hostage; or
• Hold the victim for involuntary servitude; or
• Inflict death, physical injury or a sexual offense on the victim, or to otherwise aid in the commission of a felony; or
• Place the victim or a third person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury to the victim or the third person; or
• Interfere with the performance of a governmental or political function; or
• Seize or exercise control over any airplane, train, bus, ship or other vehicle.

Contact a Phoenix Kidnapping Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Being charged with a kidnapping offense is serious. There are various levels to this serious crime; they are:

• Class-2 Felony: If the victim is released without physical injury and before the defendant is arrested or commits another offense, the kidnapping may be considered a class-2 felony. Class-2 felonies are punishable by no more than 10 years and no less than 4 years in prison.

• Class-3 Felony: Kidnapping is a class-3 felony if the victim is released without any physical injury as a result of an agreement made with the state. Class-3 felonies are punishable by no more than 7 years and no less than 2.5 years in prison.

• Class-4 Felony: If the victim is released without physical injury before the defendant is arrested and before they commit any further offenses, the kidnapping may be considered a class-4 felony. Class-4 felonies are punishable by no more than 3.75 and no less than 1.5 years in prison.

The punishments for kidnapping are substantial. Kidnapping a child under the age of 15 may result in an automatic sentence of life in prison upon conviction. If you have been charged with a kidnapping offense, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced Phoenix criminal defense attorney immediately.

Contact an Experienced Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney

To mitigate the chances of you being convicted with a kidnapping crime, it is best to contact experienced legal representation as soon as you are charged. Kidnapping can be costly to your reputation and may damage your employment and residential life.

The attorneys at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC have over a decade of experience in providing aggressive legal representation for those who have been charged with kidnapping. We understand that you are not considered to be guilty until it’s proven in a court of law and fight to uphold your rights as an innocent member in the United States community. We offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL legal consultations to help you determine your best course of action. Contact us today.

If you have been charged with kidnapping, call 480-620-8568 for a FREE case evaluation immediately.