Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement

Kidnapping & Forcible Confinement Defence Lawyer in Toronto

Kidnapping is generally defined as the taking of someone against their will to another location. In some cases, the victim may have been forced, threatened or intimidated into the kidnapping and held by force or violence. In the case of a child, they have been coerced or lured away from the custodial parent or guardian. Holding someone against their will is considered forcible confinement.

Kidnapping may be done for ransom, or for the furtherance of another crime, or in connection with a child custody dispute. It can be done by a stranger, acquaintance or relative of the victim.

Penalties for Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement in Toronto

Kidnapping, next to murder or rape is one of the more serious charges one can face. In Canada, the Criminal Code states the following on kidnapping:

279. (1) Every person commits an offence who kidnaps a person with intent:

(a) To cause the person to be confined or imprisoned against the person’s will;
(b) To cause the person to be unlawfully sent or transported out of Canada against the person’s will; or
(c) To hold the person for ransom or to service against the person’s will.

Punishment

(1.1) every person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable

(a) if a restricted firearm or prohibited firearm is used in the commission of the offence or if any firearm is used in the commission of the offence and the offence is committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with, a criminal organization, to imprisonment for life and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of

(i) In the case of a first offence, five years, and
(ii) In the case of a second or subsequent offence, seven years;
(a.1) in any other case where a firearm is used in the commission of the offence, to imprisonment for life and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of four years; and
(b) In any other case, to imprisonment for life.

In the act of kidnapping, it requires three distinct actions on the part of the offender. First is the unlawful taking of the victim by force or intimidation. Second is the detaining of the victim. Third is committing the first two actions with the intent to achieve at least one of the following goals: to deprave the victim of personal liberty, to shield the person from those in charge of the victim, or to force the abducted person to do things against their will.

Are You Facing Kidnapping or Forcible Confinement Charges in Toronto?

Our Toronto Legal team understand that being charged with the serious offence of kidnapping can be very shocking and overwhelming, so you need someone in your corner that can help you understand the law and the legal processes.

We at The Criminal Law Team are skilled and experienced in dealing with the Canadian criminal system. We know the law and how to deal with prosecutors. We will defend you to the best of our ability to give you the best possible outcome.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal kidnapping or forcible confinement charges then you need an experienced and efficient lawyer to defend you – Click to call and be connected to one of Toronto Criminal Lawyers instantly. See what our other clients are saying about us. We can help you too!

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I appreciate the quick response. Stephen Hebscher gave me extremely good advice about my situation. I was being extorted by an employee of mine,and he helped me resolve the matter within days. Now I don¹t have this black cloud hanging over my head. I will highly suggest Stephen and The Criminal Law Team to anyone that needs the help of an experienced criminal lawyer! Thanks again!

M.A.

I came to Stephen Hebscher with a somewhat irregular case. Both my spouse and I had been mutually charged with domestic assault, a legal situation that neither of us had wished upon each other. While my spouse's lawyer had been content to seek mutually binding peace bonds, Stephen was able to get in front of the case and negotiate a withdrawal of both of our charges- the best possible outcome on BOTH sides of the table – once we successfully completing the PARs program. I remain entirely pleased with Stephen's competency, professionalism and accessibility, and would not hesitate to recommend him as a criminal defence lawyer. L.A.

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Dave B. (Ajax, Ontario)

We were referred to Stephen Hebscher when our child was in need of legal representation. He was charged with sexual assault. As parents, we were quite frightened for our child but Mr. Hebscher was the calm voice of reason. We are very grateful to Mr. Hebscher for the excellent results he got for our child, as the charges were dropped.

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Chris T. (Scarborough, Ontario)

I am happy to report that Bruce’s superior negotiation strategy and ability to present facts effectively helped convince the Crown to reduce his position. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bruce for getting my charge withdrawn and keep my criminal record clean.

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