Riverside Kidnapping Defense Lawyer

Violent Crimes Attorney in Riverside & San Bernardino

Kidnapping is the illegal capture and confinement of a person against their will. In most states, absorption must be involved for the crime to be considered kidnapping. Absorption is the physical movement and detention of a person to a location that is against their will. Any amount of movement, regardless of distance, is absorption. In the past, the crime of kidnapping was used to obtain ransom or to assert a political agenda. A kidnapper may ask for ransom in exchange for the person's freedom. If ransom is not paid, the kidnapper may threaten to harm the victim. Today, kidnapping for ransom is a rare crime in the U.S. because the FBI investigates and monitors crimes of this nature closely. Any incident of kidnapping for ransom is vigorously pursued by FBI agents and law enforcement.

Kidnapping is a very serious crime. In many states, kidnapping is the only crime apart from murder that warrants capital punishment. Convicted kidnappers may face the death penalty or life imprisonment if there are no extenuating circumstances. Due to the harsh legal consequences, kidnapping crimes are virtually nonexistent in the U.S.

Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford has successfully represented clients throughout Riverside who have been charged with kidnapping. In some cases, we can negotiate with prosecutors to have charges or sentences reduced. While the outcome of each case depends upon the circumstances involved, we will always fight for our clients’ best interests.

Contact a Riverside kidnapping attorney at Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford today!