Utah Criminal Defense
Attorney - Aggravated Kidnapping
If you are facing Utah criminal charges for aggravated
kidnapping, you may face the possibility of life in prison without
the possibility of parole. Defending against this kind of serious
charge
requires an
experienced and effective
Utah
criminal defense attorney.
Stephen Howard has successfully protected his clients' rights in
serious criminal cases including aggravated kidnapping,
aggravated
robbery,
aggravated
burglary,
child
abuse
homicide, and many more. He is one of only a few
Utah attorneys who has twice successfully avoided
the death penalty for a client facing
aggravated murder charges. Don't settle for a sales pitch.
Hire an attorney with a record of achieving
real results.
Elements of an Aggravated Kidnapping Charge in Utah
A
felony charge of aggravated kidnapping can be based on an allegation of
either
kidnapping
or
unlawful
detention, plus an
aggravating
element.
Potential aggravating elements include the intent to
hold the victim for ransom, to facilitate the commission
of or escape from the commission of another felony, to hinder or delay
the discovery or reporting of another felony, to inflict bodily injury
on or to terrorize the victim, to commit a sexual offense, or the
possession or use
of a
dangerous weapon.
Penalties for Aggravated Kidnapping in Utah Criminal Cases
Imprisonment
is mandatory for an aggravated kidnapping conviction under Utah law.
The maximum penalty is life in prison. A sentencing judge may order
that the defendant be imprisoned for life without the possibility of
parole ("LWOP") if the defendant caused a
serious bodily injury to another person during the course of the
kidnapping.
Finding an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Utah
Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal
defense lawyer Stephen Howard offers services to clients
throughout Utah. He has the experience and skill necessary to help you
achieve the best results possible in your case.
Contact us now to
schedule an initial consultation and case analysis.

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