■  Kidnapping Attorney

LAS VEGAS KIDNAPPING LAWYER

If you or someone you care about has been charged with kidnapping or even questioned by the police, the stakes are high. The consequences of a criminal conviction can include jail or prison time, large fines and a mark on your record that can have a serious impact on your plans for the future

In Las Vegas, a conviction for kidnapping can result in a potential life sentence.

The following Nevada Kidnapping Statute details the potential consequences associated with a conviction for Kidnapping

NRS 200.320 Kidnapping in first degree: Penalties. A person convicted of kidnapping in the first degree is guilty of a category A felony and shall be punished:

1.  Where the kidnapped person suffers substantial bodily harm during the act of kidnapping or the subsequent detention and confinement or in attempted escape or escape therefrom, by imprisonment in the state prison:

            (a) For life without the possibility of parole;

(b) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 15 years has been served; or

(c) For a definite term of 40 years, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 15 years has been served.

2.  Where the kidnapped person suffers no substantial bodily harm as a result of the kidnapping, by imprisonment in the state prison:

(a) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 5 years has been served; or

(b) For a definite term of 15 years, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 5 years has been served.

NRS 200.330 Kidnapping in second degree: Penalties. A person convicted of kidnapping in the second degree is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $15,000.00

If you have been arrested on a kidnapping charge, it's important that you don't delay in speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Often, law enforcement will want you to make a statement, or provide them with information. However, this is almost never a good idea to do without first consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Preparing your Defense

Although you may have been arrested, or even charged with kidnapping, there is still hope. A kidnapping charge does not equal a conviction, and there are many steps a criminal defense attorney can take to ensure that your rights are protected. An experienced attorney may be able to determine if there are constitutional issues related to the search of the defendant's home, vehicle, or person, and a motion to suppress evidence may be appropriate. Protect your rights and contact our office to schedule a free consultation.