Kidnapping Charges and the Law

Kidnapping is a very serious felony offense, and in cases in which the person was transported over state lines, the charges will likely be filed in federal court.  These cases have become more common, particularly parental kidnapping.  When two former partners are involved in a bitter divorce or custody battle, even arriving late after a visitation can result in being arrested for kidnapping.  In other cases, an individual freely chooses to spend time with the person who is now accused, and claims that they were held against their will.  There are a number of types of situations that could result in being falsely accused of kidnapping.  If you have been arrested and charged with this felony offense, it is critical that you contact a criminal defense lawyer at once. 

Defending Kidnapping Charges

When accused of a crime as serious as kidnapping, you may even have trouble getting released from custody without a very high bail.  With the assistance of a defense lawyer, you can increase the possibility of being released before trial, which usually needs to be addressed urgently.  It is vital that you do not answer questions from law enforcement or federal investigators until you have retained legal counsel to protect your rights.  Answering questions from law enforcement is a dangerous business.  The only purpose in questioning you is to find more evidence with which to convict you of the crime.  Immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights during any questioning regarding the alleged kidnapping.

With a review and evaluation of the evidence and circumstances around the arrest and the alleged kidnapping case, the legal team at the firm will pursue all the possible avenues of defense.  There are frequently viable options to defend the case, but the defense actions must be initiated without delay.  The more quickly the defense team moves, the more likely you can increase the likelihood of a better outcome in the case.