Kidnapping, as defined pursuant to CA Penal Code Section 207, is the coercive detention of another person, in which the victim is transported from one county to another county, state, or country. Jail sentences range from three to eight years. In cases involving the kidnapping of minors, the punishment can be more severe--up to 11 years behind bars. In cases in which the kidnapping is carried out in conjunction with robbery, sexual assault, or killing, the crime may be punishable by a lifetime jail sentence.

Our Orange County Kidnapping Attorneys have handled many kidnapping cases and are familiar with the complicated defenses that can be raised in these cases. Call us to speak to one of our Los Angeles kidnapping attorneys.

Carjacking, as defined pursuant to CA Penal Code Section 215, is the felonious stealing of someone’s car, truck, or other motor vehicle in that person’s presence or while that person was occupying or driving the vehicle. The felony carries a three to nine year jail sentence. If, however, during the act of stealing the vehicle, the perpetrator kills the victim or another bystander, he can face the Death Penalty in California.