Understanding Kidnapping Charges and Potential Legal Defenses
What is kidnapping and does this charge apply to you? Hi, I’m Tulsa criminal lawyer Carl Birkhead with Wirth Law Office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I’ve been practicing criminal law for over seven years now and I want to help you make law easy by talking about kidnapping, what it looks like, and whether or not you might be able to raise a defense to these types of charges.
Defining Kidnapping and Potential Defenses
Kidnapping involves unlawfully confining someone against their will for an extended period or forcing them to leave the state. It also includes situations like selling someone into slavery. There is a potential defense for kidnapping charges: consent. If the victim is over 12 years old and their consent was given without fraud, threats, or coercion, this can be a valid defense.
I’ve seen cases where the key issue is whether the alleged victim was with my client willingly or under duress. We need to prove whether the individual voluntarily traveled with my client and could leave at any time. These cases are fact-specific, so it often comes down to evidence and circumstances surrounding the situation.
Contact Us for Legal Assistance
If you’re facing a kidnapping charge or believe you have a valid defense, don’t hesitate to contact us. I’ll sit down and go over the facts with you and see what we can do to help you out. My name is Carl Birkhead. I’m the criminal attorney Tulsa residents call when they need legal help.
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