Are You Facing Kidnapping Charges?

Criminal Defense Lawyers for Arizona Kidnapping Charges

Often, the police and prosecution only hear the alleged victim's side of the story. If you have been accused of kidnapping, it is important to remain silent and meet with one of our experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. There are always two sides to a story, and you have a right to tell your side of the story, at trial. Kidnapping charges are extremely serious and many times carry a mandatory prison sentence. Your Phoenix kidnapping defense lawyer must be able to point out the problems in the victim's story to create reasonable doubt to a jury regarding whether the kidnapping occurred.

Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense attorneys bring invaluable experience to clients throughout Arizona who are facing kidnapping and false imprisonment charges. Suzuki Law Offices represents clients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, as well as Maricopa County and surrounding Arizona counties and cities in Arizona state and federal courts.

Arizona Kidnapping Charges

Kidnapping is defined as moving a person from one place to another against their will, or confining or restricting them by use of physical force, intimidation or deception. A kidnapping for ransom is very rare. Charges usually arise from scenarios such as confrontations with an ex-spouse or former significant other who may have motive to falsify kidnapping allegations.

Kidnapping is a class 2 felony, carrying a prison sentence of 4, 5 or 10 years, depending on the particular case and enhancements, such as a weapon being used in the course of the kidnapping has mandatory prison implications

Kidnapping typically becomes a federal crime if the victim is transported across state lines or if the alleged crime occurred on a Native American reservation. Mr. Suzuki is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and a former Deputy Maricopa County Attorney with extensive federal and state experience to apply to building your defense.

Facing kidnapping charges? Call a Phoenix kidnapping attorney at (602) 702-5361 or contact us online for a free initial consultation.