Kidnapping

Kidnapping is a serious felony offense, under California law Kidnapping is the taking away, or movement of another against their will with the threat of harm. Movement, or asportation, as it is called legally, is the essential element of the crime. Any amount of movement may fulfill this requirement, even if it is moving someone from one house to another, or from room to room. A common misperception is that the crime of kidnapping requires that someone is held for ransom. It does not.

if you are under investigation or have been arrested for kidnapping. Kidnapping is a serious violent offense under California law, which means if you are convicted, you will have a permanent strike on your criminal record, meaning any second serious or violent felony conviction will carry double the penalties. A third conviction, even for an offense that is not a serious felony, will result in facing 25 years to life in prison.

The penalties for kidnapping are severe, and this offense may be considered a Federal crime, meaning Federal agencies, investigators and prosecutors will become involved. Your lawyer should be experienced in both State and Federal courts in order to even have a chance at defending your case. Experience, persistence, and hard work are all qualities it is important to look for in a defense lawyer. At the Law Offices of Jennifer Le, that is exactly what we provide to our clients who are facing kidnapping charges.