Kidnapping Attorney in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Fernando Valley Kidnapping Attorneys

Kidnapping is defined as using force or threats to take a person against their will. Abducting someone by force and holding them against their will can result in a felony kidnapping charge. Whether you are a parent, relative, acquaintance or stranger of the victim, the consequences of your actions will be prosecuted very severely. If you or someone you know has been charged with kidnapping, it is imperative you obtained appropriate and experienced legal counsel in the greater Los Angeles area. At the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios, our law firm will provide you with a top legal service team that will be specially designed to assist you in your case. Being a top notch Los Angeles Kidnapping Defense attorney, we can ensure you will receive the legal assistance you need to combat these charges.

In California there are several different types of kidnapping which carry different penalties. Not al kidnapping involves a "kid" or child. In California, kidnapping - depending on the circumstances - can result in the following charges:

Aggravated Kidnapping
An aggravated kidnapping charge is the most serious type of kidnapping crime. It involves kidnapping a person with the intent to harm them sexually, to inflict bodily injury to them in some manner, or to terrorize them. You may also receive this charge if you use the victim as a hostage, human shield, hold them for ransom/reward, commit a felony, or interfere with a political or government investigation or activity. This crime is charged as a felony.

Child Kidnapping
Refers to the kidnapping of any child under the age of 18. If any other crime is committed against the child while kidnapped, such as sexual assault or other bodily harm, additional charges such as aggravated kidnapping would apply.

Parental Kidnapping
This type of kidnapping occurs when a child is taken by either one or both biological parents that do not have legal custody of the child. This is normally charged as a misdemeanor if there are no extenuating circumstances.

Kidnapping Defense - How We Can Help

Although most kidnappings are parental child abductions, there are still many others that are not. However, even if you are a noncustodial parent that has been charged with kidnapping your child, you need an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios to defend you against these charges. Our legal team is well versed in kidnapping charges and understands how to address such cases. Our legal staff has years of expertise and the necessary resourced to provide you with a strong defense. We will fully investigate all facets of the case and dispute evidence brought against you. With the seriousness of this charge, do not let any time go by without contacting us immediately.

Contact a Los Angeles Kidnapping Attorney from the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios  if you have been charged with a kidnapping offense.