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Attleboro Kidnapping Lawyer

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A kidnapping allegation is one of the most severe criminal accusations you can face. An arrest alone can damage your reputation, disrupt your employment, and permanently strain personal relationships. Because kidnapping charges often arise in emotionally charged situations, such as domestic disputes, custody conflicts, or allegations involving former partners, the facts are not always as straightforward as they first appear.

If you are facing a kidnapping charge, you face a felony offense that carries the potential for substantial prison time and life-altering consequences. Immediate, strategic legal representation is critical.

These charges require experienced, courtroom-tested representation. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Roman understands how felony cases are evaluated from the state’s perspective. That insight allows Brian D. Roman, Attorney at Law to anticipate prosecutorial strategy and identify weaknesses early.

Reach us online or at (508) 687-6404 for a free initial consultation with an Attleboro kidnapping attorney. Meetings can be conducted in person or virtually. Available 24/7.

How Our Firm Defends Against Kidnapping Charges

We take a deliberate, evidence-driven approach to kidnapping defense, especially when allegations arise from domestic or family conflicts.

Our defense strategy may include:

Conducting a thorough independent investigation
Examining custody orders, parenting agreements, and family court records
Challenging claims of force, confinement, or lack of consent
Identifying exaggerations or false allegations made during domestic disputes
Reviewing police conduct and arrest procedures for constitutional violations
Filing motions to suppress unlawfully obtained statements or evidence

In appropriate cases, we work to demonstrate that the matter is fundamentally a custody or family law dispute, not a criminal kidnapping, and push for dismissal or reduction of charges. When resolution through negotiation is possible, we pursue outcomes that protect your freedom, your record, and your parental rights.

If the case proceeds to trial, we prepare a rigorous defense focused on exposing weaknesses in the prosecution’s theory and presenting a straightforward, fact-based narrative.

What Is Kidnapping Under Massachusetts Law?

Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, § 26, kidnapping generally involves:

Forcibly or secretly confining or imprisoning another person against their will
Forcibly carrying or sending someone from one place to another without lawful authority

The statute is broad and does not always require the use of physical force. Allegations may arise from claims of restraint, concealment, or preventing someone, often a child or partner, from leaving.

Massachusetts law also addresses parental kidnapping and custodial interference in certain situations, particularly when one parent is accused of unlawfully taking or retaining a child in violation of custody orders. These cases frequently intersect with domestic violence allegations and family court proceedings.

Penalties for Kidnapping in Massachusetts

As a felony offense, kidnapping penalties may include:

Up to life imprisonment in state prison
Significant fines
Probation with strict conditions
A permanent felony record

When aggravating factors are present, such as a minor victim, alleged injury, or connection to another felony, the penalties may be even more severe.

Beyond incarceration, a conviction can result in:

Loss of employment and professional licenses
Immigration consequences
Restrictions on parental rights
Long-term reputational harm

The stakes are exceptionally high.

Put a Proven Defense Lawyer on Your Side

Kidnapping cases require immediate, sophisticated legal intervention. Attorney Roman draws on over 35 years of experience and the critical insight gained from his time as a former prosecutor.

At Brian D. Roman, Attorney at Law, we understand how the state frames these cases and how juries perceive emotionally charged allegations involving family members or children.

Our firm approaches every kidnapping case with focus, discretion, and urgency. We recognize what is at stake: your liberty, your family relationships, and your future. We fight to protect them at every stage of the process.

If you are facing kidnapping allegations, do not wait. Early intervention can make a decisive difference in the outcome of your case.

Call (508) 687-6404 or use our online contact form to book a free case assessment with an Attleboro kidnapping attorney today.

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