Kidnapping (N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1) In New Jersey

Criminal Defense Lawyer For Those Facing Kidnapping Charges

In New Jersey, Kidnapping (N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1) is an extremely serious crime that may be charged in one of two ways.

In the first, the defendant is charged with removing or confining the victim, by force, threat, or deception, in order to hold the victim for ransom, reward, or as a hostage, or shield.

The second type of kidnapping charge alleges that the defendant removed a person from their residence, place of business, or to a substantial distance from where the victim was found, or confined the victim for a substantial period of time, using force, threats or deception, with any of the following purposes:

• to facilitate a crime, or flight from a crime
• to inflict bodily injury or terrorize the victim or another person
• to interfere with a government or political function
• to permanently deprive a parent or legal guardian of custody of the victim.

Kidnapping is a first degree crime that carries a potential sentence of 30 years.

If you’ve been charged with kidnapping, don’t wait to find tough criminal defense help.

Attorney Matthew Reisig defends people in New Jersey from the most serious charges.

Call 732-625-9661 today and talk to an experienced New Jersey kidnapping attorney for free.