Minneapolis Kidnapping Lawyer

Kidnapping Cases

Parental kidnapping is a serious issue.  Every year over 200,000children are taken by a member of their family, usually a parent without legal custody.  If you are a non-custodial parent accused of parental kidnapping, you need an experienced Minneapolis criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights.

False imprisonment is a crime similar to kidnapping.  A person can be charged false imprisonment if knowing he/she has no authority to do so, intentionally confines or restrains any person without that person's consent.  This includes a person under 18 years of age, if that person is not his/her own child without consent of that person's parent or guardian.

Abduction is another crime related to kidnapping.  A person can be charged with abduction if they intentionally conceal or fail to return to the parent a minor child, where such action manifests intent to substantially deprive the parent of parental rights, including custody and visitation.

Kidnapping Attorney in Minneapolis

A person can be charged with the crime of kidnapping if he/she confines or removes from one place to another, any person without the person's consent or, if the person is under the age of 16 years, without the consent of the person's parents or other legal guardian for the purpose of:

• Holding the person for ransom or reward
• Holding the person as a shield or hostage
• Facilitating the commission of any felony or flight after a felony
• Committing great bodily harm or terrorizing that person
• Holding the person in involuntary servitude

The crimes of kidnapping, false imprisonment, and abduction are very serious offense.  Penalties can include jail time, hefty fines, probation, treatment programs, counseling, loss of parenting rights and community service.  Other factors in the case such as homicide, criminal sexual conduct and burglary will also result in more severe sentencing.

If you or a loved one has been charged with kidnapping, you need the services of a qualified, passionate and knowledgeable defense attorney who will be your voice in the criminal justice system.  The Law Offices of William K. Bulmer II has a successful track record defending individuals accused of kidnapping, false imprisonment and abduction, and can provide the competent guidance and legal counsel you will need in these types of case.