Kidnapping
As a criminal defense lawyer taking cases in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale and Tempe, Joshua S. Davidson has experience in dealing with kidnapping charges. Kidnapping is defined as the taking of a person from one place to another against their will, or the confinement of a person in a controlled space against their will.
Many elements will be used in the discovery and trial phases of this case. Our Phoenix criminal defense lawyer can evaluate the various aspects to build the strongest defense possible, reduce the chances of an unfavorable verdict or prevent conviction. He has more than 20 years of legal experience and has obtained numerous victories for clients.
kidnapping is such a broad legal category, people committing a variety of restraint type actions can be charged with kidnapping. Kidnapping charges are based on an individual’s intent to restrain another person, so even if you restrain a person just for a moment, you could be charged with kidnapping.
Kidnapping is considered to be a felony offense in Arizona, and if convicted you could face harsh legal penalties such as jail or prison time, and kidnappings by a family member could result in loss of custody.
A Phoenix criminal defense attorney may use two main defenses when defending your kidnapping case. The first defense is “consent.” If a lawyer can prove that you believed the victim consented, your kidnapping charges could be dropped. The second defense is “lack of intent.” Sometimes the intention of the defendant is hard to prove, but by choosing a skilled lawyer who can provide proof that the intent to kidnap was not present, you could receive a verdict in your favor or a reduction in your charges to the much less serious offense of Unlawful Imprisonment.
The laws surrounding kidnapping charges can be difficult to understand, and you need an attorney who can cover every base to maximize your chances of avoiding a conviction for this felony offense. As a serious and aggressive Phoenix criminal defense lawyer, Joshua S. Davidson can provide you with the experienced representation your case calls for.
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