Understanding the elements and consequences of kidnapping.
A Felony Crime
Hi, this is Wagoner attorney Stuart Ericson. We are gonna talk about the crime of kidnapping. So not one you hear all that often, but it does happen. I have seen it charged, sometimes even in a dating relationship-type situation. So again, fact-specific, always need to know what the facts are.
But the elements under state law of kidnapping are unlawful seizing or confining or abduction of another person with the intent to confine them, imprison them, and basically keep them against their will. You’re holding them against their will where they are not free. Those are the elements of kidnapping. It is a felony and there has to be some sort of, yeah, confinement. So some fact indicate that they are not free to get away and then that force or the effort of the defendant is used to keep them in a place away from being free. So again, another crime that’s very fact specific.
Understanding the Elements of Kidnapping
As your criminal defense attorney, what I would always do is get all the discovery, which is all the police reports, videos, written statements, review all those, talk to you, my client, and any witnesses that you might have, and get all the facts and details. And then that’s where you hammer out a defense or a plea bargain and just decide the best course of action to go forward.
If you have any questions about kidnapping, reach out to me, Stuart Ericson at WagonerLawyer.com. Thanks.
Initial Strategy Session for Kidnapping Cases
If you or someone you know is facing kidnapping charges in Oklahoma, don’t hesitate to contact me, Oklahoma felony lawyer Stuart Ericson, for a low-cost consultation. I have extensive experience in handling criminal defense cases related to kidnapping and I can provide you with the guidance and support you need. Visit WagonerLawyer.com today to schedule your consultation. Let’s discuss your options and protect your rights.
