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Kidnapping Charges Phoenix
Kidnapping is the illegal capture and confinement of a person against their will.
A person commits kidnapping by knowingly restraining another person with the intent to:
the victim for ransom, as a shield or hostage; or Hold the victim for involuntary servitude; or Inflict death, physical injury or a sexual offense on the victim, or to otherwise aid in the commission of a felony; or Place the victim or a third person in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury to the victim or such third person. Interfere with the performance of a governmental or political function. Seize or exercise control over any airplane, train, bus, ship or other vehicle.Kidnapping Charges Phoenix
Kidnapping is a class 2 felony unless the victim is released voluntarily by the defendant without physical injury in a safe place prior to arrest and prior to accomplishing any of the further enumerated offenses in subsection A of this section in which case it is a class 4 felony. If the victim is released pursuant to an agreement with the state and without any physical injury, it is a class 3 felony. If the victim is under fifteen years of age kidnapping is a class 2 felony punishable pursuant to section 13-604.01. The sentence for kidnapping of a victim under fifteen years of age shall run consecutively to any other sentence imposed on the defendant and to any undischarged term of imprisonment of the defendant. We have successfully represented clients throughout Arizona. In some cases, we can negotiate with the prosecution to have a reduction in the charge or sentence.Since each case is unique, please contact us for a personal consultation so we can assess the facts of the case to best determine possible defenses.
For more information please visit the Arizona State Legislature.
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