Minnesota Parental Kidnapping & False Imprisonment

Parental Kidnapping is a serious issue. Every year over 200,000 children are taken by a member of the family, usually a parent without legal custody. If you are a non-custodial parent accused of parental kidnapping in Minnesota then you need an experienced Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney to protect your rights. Kidnapping and abduction of minors from parents or guardians is a serious criminal charge. If convicted, a person who takes or conceals any minor child could be sent to jail or state prison.

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 random 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 (or another); or

·         Holding the person in involuntary servitude.

 

Similar Kidnapping Crimes

False Imprisonment

A person can be charged with the crime of false imprisonment if knowing he/she has no authority to do so, intentionally confines or restrains any person without that person’s consent, or 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 (Failing to return a child)

Generally speaking, a person can be charged with the crime of 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. 

 

Penalties

Penalties depend on the level of offense charged.  The crimes of kidnapping, false imprisonment, and abduction are very serious crimes.  Penalties include, but are not limited to: local jail time, hefty fines, probation, treatment programs and counseling, loss of parenting rights, and community service.

Other factors of the case can enhance the penalties for these crimes.  These crimes are frequently charged in connection with other crimes of violence, such as: homicide, criminal sexual conduct, and burglary.

 

Take Action Now

If you, or someone you know, have been charged with a kidnapping crime in Minnesota, you need to retain the services of a qualified, passionate and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who will be your voice in the criminal justice system and who has a successful track record when it comes to fighting kidnapping crime charges in the state of Minnesota. When you face such life-changing consequences, you cannot risk being without trustworthy, aggressive legal representation.

At the Law Offices of William K. Bulmer II, we are fully prepared to handle your kidnapping crime case. We can provide you with the guidance and legal counsel you need to fight your charges. Call our Law Offices today for a FREE consultation at 612-384-7003.