Orange County Kidnapping Attorney

Defense for Kidnapping Allegations and Charges in Orange County

Kidnapping is a very serious crime that many equate to holding a person for ransom, in terrible conditions while awaiting payment from a wealthy family. However, in the real world the majority of kidnapping charges arise from instances where a non-custodial parent takes his or her child without the knowledge or permission of the custodial parent. Regardless of the circumstances behind your kidnapping charges, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah have the resources and experience to help you.

As a former Deputy District Attorney dedicated to providing personal attention and aggressive defense counsel to each and every one of his clients, Fred Thiagarajah can offer you the level of representation you need. Kidnapping is a felony offense, and a conviction for this may result in serious criminal penalties, depending on the specific circumstances of the offense. Kidnapping may be also charged as a federal crime if the victim is taken across state lines or national borders.

California State Kidnapping Penalties

Under California law, kidnapping is a felony offense and may be punishable as follows:

• Kidnapping - 3, 5 or 8 years in state prison
• Kidnapping a victim less than 14 years old - 5, 8 or 11 years in state prison (unless the offender is the child's biological parent)
• Kidnapping for ransom or to commit a felony offense, such as robbery or rape - life in prison

If kidnapping is charged as a federal crime, a defendant can expect to face more serious penalties upon a conviction.

Consult a Lawyer Today

Your initial consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah is free, and we are here to help you. We know that your future may be on the line because you have been accused of kidnapping. We can communicate your side of the story to the judge and jury and can fight to protect your Constitutional rights inside and outside of the courtroom - all to help you face a brighter future; one free from a conviction.

Contact an Orange County kidnapping defense lawyer at our firm today!