Avondale Kidnapping Defense Lawyer

If you are facing kidnapping charges, get help from an Avondale violent crimes lawyer from Suzuki Law Offices right away. The penalties for a conviction are severe and will likely cost you your freedom, financial stability, and future opportunities. 

Founding attorney R.J. Suzuki is a former federal prosecutor, and all other members of our team have prosecutorial experience as well. This means we have inside knowledge of how the other side works and will not be outmaneuvered or taken by surprise. Connect with an Avondale kidnapping defense lawyer and get the insightful, powerful protection you need. 

An Avondale Kidnapping Defense Attorney Will Lead Your Defense

Your Avondale criminal defense lawyer will take the lead in protecting you and building your defense. It is critical to have a lawyer with you when you meet with law enforcement. It is easy to offer information that could be used against you inadvertently, and your attorney will guide you through those conversations, acting as your voice.

Our team will also analyze the circumstances of your arrest and the alleged kidnapping crime. If law enforcement violated any of your rights or has otherwise engaged in misconduct, we will work to expose those actions and protect your rights. Violations could even lead to a dismissal of charges.

If the charges against you stand, we will immediately begin building your defense through careful investigation and evidence collection. We will also present any mitigating factors that could reduce your culpability. Protection, advocacy, and powerful defense are key reasons why hiring a criminal defense lawyer is in your best interests. 

Different Types of Kidnapping Crimes

Hollywood often depicts kidnapping crimes as strangers or hired criminals snatching victims at random for sinister purposes. In real life, random kidnappings are rare. More often, kidnappers and victims know each other, and the kidnapping happens in the course of:

• Custody Disputes: A non-custodial parent refuses to return a child to the custodial parent after a scheduled visitation.
• Domestic Issues: One partner refuses to allow the other to leave the premises.
• Sex Crimes: A sex offender uses force to detain a victim during the commission of a sexual attack or transports the victim for trafficking purposes.
• Drug Crimes: One person in the drug trade kidnaps someone as leverage to force another party to settle a drug-related debt or conflict.
• Robberies: The offender confines the homeowner, workers, or other innocent victims present at the site of the crime.

Your experienced kidnapping defense lawyer in Avondale can handle your case, regardless of the scenario that prompts the charges. Suzuki is your lawyer. Our team fights for you, and we fight to get you the most favorable case outcome available.

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Arizona Kidnapping Laws and Charges

The Arizona Legislature defines kidnapping in the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 13-304. Law enforcement can file kidnapping charges if alleged offenders “knowingly restrain another person” in order to:

• Hold the victim hostage, for ransom, or as a shield.
• Force the person into involuntary servitude.
• Kill the victim or perpetrate physical or sexual injury on them.
• Put the victim or another person under a reasonable threat of physical injury.
• Disrupt or otherwise influence government or political functions.
• Seize or take control of a vehicle.

Kidnapping is a serious offense and usually brings class 2 felony charges, though charges can be reduced under some circumstances. The Arizona Criminal Code Sentencing Provisions details the possible felony penalties. 

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Get Immediate Protection from Suzuki Law Offices

Law enforcement will put you in handcuffs, must read you your rights, and will transport you to the local precinct when arresting you on kidnapping charges. You will be taken through the booking process and put in a cell. At this point, you need to call an attorney who can tell you what to expect after day one of being arrested in Arizona and provide immediate protection. 

For many felony charges, you need to remain in jail until your arraignment. An arraignment is a hearing before a judge. The judge will explain the charges against you and set your bail. An Avondale kidnapping defense lawyer may be able to advocate for you at your bail hearing to secure a lower amount.

Your attorney can also help you through the bail process. You may not be able to afford bail on your own, many alleged offenders are in this situation, and we can steer you toward solutions so you can be released to your loved ones as soon as possible.

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A Specific Strategy to Fight Your Kidnapping Charges

Our team will design a strategic defense to respond to the specific facts and circumstances of your situation. Your attorney knows what you can use as evidence in your criminal defense case and will work diligently to collect every shred of information that supports your defense strategy and exposes weaknesses in the prosecution’s claims.  

Possible kidnapping defenses include:

• False Accusations: In a custody dispute, one parent may accuse the other of kidnapping to enhance the accuser’s chances of winning the battle.
• Misunderstanding: Divorced parents may simply not have been on the same page regarding a child’s drop-off or pick-up time.
• No Unlawful Restraint: The prosecution must prove the alleged offender “knowingly” restrained the alleged victims for a purpose. We may produce evidence of the victim’s consent to be there or show that there was no unlawful restraint involved.
• Self Defense: The defendant may have restrained the alleged victim as a means of protection. The alleged victim may have been threatening harm against the defendant or someone else.
• Mistaken Identity: The alleged offender has been misidentified and was not involved in the kidnapping.

As your case progresses, we can also advise whether you should accept a plea bargain or take your case to trial. You can trust our commitment to providing exceptional representation and securing the best possible outcome for you. 

Get the Powerful Defense You Need

You need an Avondale kidnapping defense attorney from Suzuki Law Offices to defend you against kidnapping charges and the potential consequences. We are available 24/7. You can reach out at any time and on any day to schedule a free case consultation. 

We will wage an aggressive defense while managing your case with integrity and compassion.

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