Kidnapping Charges

Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint Charges Attorney Texas
Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer – San Antonio, TX

If you or someone you know is charged with Kidnapping or Unlawful Restraint, you (or they) are facing serious charges. These charges require a defense attorney with the experience and skill to protect your rights.

Unlawful Restraint can be charged against a person if he or she is accused of intentionally restraining another person. This charge does not apply to children under 14 years that are related to the person doing the restraining unless a criminal act is also being committed. Under certain circumstances, like restraining a public official, or a person under the age of 17, this charge can lead to jail time.

A Kidnapping charge goes beyond restraining someone. If you are charged with kidnapping you have been accused of abducting another person. Kidnapping does not involve the threat of violence to the victim. If convicted this charge a person faces two to ten years in prison for every count of kidnapping that the person if found guilty for.

Aggravated Kidnapping is an elevated charge. This charge involves abducting an individual with the intent to:
• hold him for ransom or reward;
• use him as a shield or hostage;
• facilitate the commission of a felony or the flight after the attempt or commission of a felony;
• inflict bodily injury on him or violate or abuse him sexually;
• terrorize him or a third person; or
• interfere with the performance of any governmental or political function.
If convicted, one count of this charge can bring a penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.

If you or a loved one has been charged with Unlawful Restraint, Kidnapping, or Aggravated Kidnapping, hire an experienced criminal defense attorney that can protect your rights. Anthony Cantrell is a board certified criminal defense attorney that knows the prosecutors don’t hold all of the cards. Our clients will receive the following:

• Certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Criminal Law
• Proven track record of successes
• Emergency hearings and bail bond service 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
• Free initial consultations
• Affordable fees in writing
• Personal care and attention by an experienced Texas lawyer

Contact our office as soon as possible and let us start to aggressively fight for you today.