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In New Jersey, kidnapping is one of the most serious crimes for which you or a loved one may be charged. The New Jersey kidnapping lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC have handled kidnapping cases and know how to defend you from these charges. Kidnapping is the crime of taking a person from one place to another against their will. Sometimes it is done to extort a ransom from the family of the kidnapped person. It may be done to commit an additional crime, for example, a sexual assault, or may involve a dispute over the custody of a child, or unlawfully confining another person to use them as a shield or hostage.
Under New Jersey, a person is guilty of kidnapping when they remove another person from his or her home or their business, or a substantial distance from the location where they were found, or if they unlawfully confine another for a substantial period of time for any of the following purposes:
Our attorneys can protect you from a wrongful kidnapping conviction in New Jersey and will fight to ensure your freedom.
Under New Jersey law, kidnapping is regarded as a felony in the first degree in most instances, though it may be a second-degree crime if the kidnapped party is released and unharmed before the accused kidnapper is arrested. If the person being held is transported across state lines, the matter may instead be subject to federal kidnapping laws.
The following are some of the possible penalties in New Jersey:
At Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC, we have handled dozens of kidnapping cases and will use any and all investigative avenues in our effort to get to the truth of the matter and mitigate the effects of your charges.
Case Study
The attorneys of the Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC were able to convince the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office to dismiss the third-degree crime (felony) and remand the case to the Municipal Court with a lower charge as a disorderly person’s defense (misdemeanor).
If you are facing kidnapping charges, contact us now! Whether you were protecting your child (parental kidnapping), having a domestic argument, or playing around, good intentions or a misunderstanding can quickly spiral out of control. In the face of imprisonment, you need an aggressive New Jersey criminal defense lawyer who will carefully investigate your case and establish a compelling defense strategy on your behalf.
Charges of kidnapping are extraordinarily complex and challenging to defend in a court of law; therefore, it is essential to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you gather and sort through the evidence in your case. If you are facing kidnapping charges in New Jersey, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today, and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Our New Jersey kidnapping lawyers maintain flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and we can meet you at your home if you are unable to travel to our office. We offer flexible scheduling and payment options.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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