Man Convicted of Kidnapping
Posted on Nov 18, 2012 10:30am PST
A man in the Bellingham, Washington area has reportedly been convicted of kidnapping in regard to a matter with a 13-year-old girl. According to reports, the man was then sentenced to 17 months in prison for the kidnapping. He was also convicted on the charge of illegally possessing a gun as he is a convicted felon who was found with an SKS rifle. He was facing rape charges that could have resulted in years in jail.
Kidnapping charges are not taken lightly by courts and should be handled properly at all times. There are many difficult legal aspects that you will have to deal with when charged with kidnapping. You will want to protect your rights and ensure that justice is upheld. Being charged with kidnapping can affect your personal and professional life so it's important that you seek help when dealing with this situation.
By working with a criminal defense attorney, you can protect your rights and allow for an expert to handle the difficult legal aspects you will be facing. It's in your best interest to have a defense lawyer working on your behalf so that you do not have to worry about how to handle your case. If you or someone you know is being charged then you should take the time to contact a defense attorney to begin discussing your case and moving forward.