Pasadena & Alhambra Kidnapping Attorney

Kidnapping Lawyer Serving San Gabriel Valley

If convicted of kidnapping, a defendant may face a life in prison! Kidnapping is a felony offense and per California law an individual who commits aggravated kidnapping (kidnapping for ransom or robbery, to commit a sex crime or causing great bodily injury or death) may face a lifetime prison sentence. Simple kidnapping is punishable by up to 8 years in state prison, and kidnapping a child under the age of 14 is punishable by up to 11 years in state prison.

According to the law, the definition of kidnapping is taking, holding or detaining a person against his or her will. The intent of the alleged kidnapper plays a crucial role in whether a defendant is convicted of this criminal offense. A criminal defense attorney may be able to prove that A) the victim actually consented, or B) the defendant reasonably believed that the alleged victim consented. The defendant would have had to know that the victim did not consent and would have had to carry out the kidnapping anyway.

Altadena, Alhambra, Arcadia and Pasadena Kidnapping Defense Lawyer

Accused of kidnapping? At the Law Offices of Richard Sudar, we handle kidnapping cases throughout the entire San Gabriel Valley, including in Altadena, Pasadena, Arcadia, and Alhambra. We understand how to deal with simple kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping and parental kidnapping charges and offer a free consultation in order to discuss these with an arrestee or defendant.

Richard Sudar is an experienced criminal defense lawyer who has experience as a former prosecutor, where he successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases. Attorney Richard Sudar uses his experience in prosecution to benefit his clients and offer them the best chance at freedom. Through his many years of legal experience, Mr. Sudar recognizes that his clients have everything on the line and that his services as a defense lawyer may be the only thing that keeps them from spending years in state prison. As such, he fights to provide only the best criminal representation.

Contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar today!