Minnesota Kidnapping and False Imprisonment Lawyer
Most people believe that Kidnapping only occurs if a person is taken from one location to another against their will or without their consent. Although by law this can be the case, a person can also be charged with kidnapping without actually having to take a person from one place to another. Instead, confining a person to a controlled area, such as a car, bedroom or living area can also constitute the offense of kidnapping. The consequences for this criminal act are serious. If convicted, a person may be sentenced to years in prison, force to pay large fines and restitution. It is important that anybody who is being charge with a kidnapping crime have a lawyer who will do what is require to get the best possible outcome for their client.
Brent S. Schafer is a former prosecutor and has experience both prosecuting and defending people charged with Kidnapping. He has litigated criminal cases for the last 17 years. It is important that you understand how critical the proper Kidnapping Criminal Defense Attorney is when your rights and your life need defending. Call me now for a free consultation to discuss your case.
Have your or someone you know been accused of kidnapping in or around the Minneapolis and St. Paul area? If so, contact a Minneapolis and St. Paul Kidnapping Lawyer today! Brent Schafer can help.
Legal consequences if convicted of kidnapping include:
- Prison
- Fines
- Probation
- Parole
- Counseling
- Life in prison
- The death penalty
You need a lawyer who will aggressively fight to get you the justice you deserve. Contact Brent immediately to discuss your legal options. He will be able to advise you of your legal rights and if needed, create a strong defense strategy to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Choosing the right attorney to defend you against these serious charges is crucial to protecting your freedom. Hiring an experienced Minneapolis and St. Paul Criminal Kidnapping Lawyer is likely the difference between a conviction and dismissal or at a minimum a substantial reduction in charges.
Our consultation is free. Call The Schafer Law Firm and Brent S. Schafer at 612-940-0129. I can help you today. Call now for a free consultation!
Brent Schafer practices in the following counties: Hennepin County, Ramsey County, Washington County, Dakota County, Scott County, Anoka County, Isanti County, Pine County, Chisago County, Goodhue County, Winona County, Wabasha County, Rice County, Houston County, Olmsted County, Fillmore County, Mower County, Freeborn County, Martin County, Jackson County, Nobles County, Rock County, Pipestone County, Murray County, Cottonwood County, Dodge County, Steele County, Waseca County, Blue Earth County, Brown County, Redwood County, Nicollet County, Lyon County, Lincoln County, Yellow Medicine County, Renville County, Lac Qui Parle, Chippewa County, McLeod County, Carver County, Wright County, Meeker County, Kandiyohi County, Sherburne County, Benton County, Sterns County, Pope County, Douglas County, Grant County, Stevens County, Swift County, Big Stone County, Traverse County, Wilkin County, Otter Tail County Todd County, Morrison County, Mille Lacs County, Carlton County, Aitkin County, Crow Wing County, Sibley County, Wadena County, Cass County Hubbard County, Becker County, Clay County, Norman County, Cook County, Lake County, St. Louis, Itasca County, Koochiching County, Beltrami County, Lake of the Woods County, Mahnomen County, Roseau County, Kittson County, Marshall County, Polk County, Pennington County, Red Lake County, Kanabec County and Faribault County.
If you have been charged with a Kidnapping or False Imprisonment contact an aggressive and experienced Minnesota criminal defense attorney. The experienced criminal defense attorneys at Schafer Law Firm can answer your questions, prepare a thorough defense, and help ease your mind as your case moves through the complex legal system. Call 651-209-1919 or Toll Free at 1-877-880-9900 today for a free consultation regarding your case.
Acts constituting Kidnapping.
Whoever, for any of the following purposes, 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 custodian, is guilty of kidnapping and may be sentenced as provided in subdivision 2:
(1) to hold for ransom or reward for release, or as shield or hostage; or
(2) to facilitate commission of any felony or flight thereafter; or
(3) to commit great bodily harm or to terrorize the victim or another; or
(4) to hold in involuntary servitude.
Subd. 2. Sentence.
Whoever violates subdivision 1 may be sentenced as follows:
(1) if the victim is released in a safe place without great bodily harm, to imprisonment for not more than 20 years or to payment of a fine of not more than $35,000, or both; or
(2) if the victim is not released in a safe place, or if the victim suffers great bodily harm during the course of the kidnapping, or if the person kidnapped is under the age of 16, to imprisonment for not more than 40 years or to payment of a fine of not more than $50,000, or both.
If you have been charged with a Kidnapping, you may be unsure whether you should hire a Minnesota criminal defense attorney. Brent Schafer can answer your questions, prepare a thorough defense, and help ease your mind as your case moves through the complex legal system. Call 651-452-2136 or Toll Free at 1-877-880-9900 today for a free consultation regarding your case.