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Kidnapping Defense Lawyer in Texas
If you have been charged with kidnapping, you should know that there is almost always a massive amount of evidence pointing to your guilt. This crime is usually investigated both at state and federal levels and through the two teams of special trained detectives, there is always plenty of evidence uncovered before a person is even accused. With all of this proof counting against you, it is crucial to have a skilled San Antonio kidnapping criminal attorney on your side.
Kidnapping is always a felony, but of the victim was taken across state lines, the charge will be a federal crime instead of a state crime. Whichever level of crime you have been accused of, Sifuentes and Locke can help you fight the charges because we offer crime defense representation in San Antonio, TX at both state and federal levels.
The first thing your San Antonio criminal lawyer will do after taking your case is review the evidence against you to ensure it was all obtained legally, is conclusive and has not been contaminated. If the evidence does not meet these standards, your attorney will file a motion to have the evidence suppressed or thrown out of the trial.
When you have been accused of kidnapping under Texas law, the charge will normally be a third degree felony, punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. If the victim claims they were assaulted, threatened with a weapon, terrorized, used as a shield, held for ransom or taken to interfere with a political function though, the crime will be upped to a first degree felony. These crimes can leave you in prison for the rest of your life. If you are accused of a first degree felony charge, but your San Antonio criminal attorney can show you released the victim in a safe place, the charges will be reduced to a second degree felony.
If you are facing kidnapping charges, you need a San Antonio criminal lawyer with experience in state and federal courts. Call our offices today to schedule your free initial consultation.