Abducting And Selling Others

The abduction and/or sale of others for purposes of marriage, illicit relations, cohabitation or custody for immoral purposes are all considered sex crimes in California, and will be vigorously prosecuted as felonies. If charged with one of these offenses, it is crucial that the accused immediately contacts and hires a criminal defense lawyer who specializes in California sex crime defense in order to secure the most qualified representation and to best avoid the severe penalties that result from these charges.

Abduction for marriage or defilement (sexual intercourse) will be charged against an individual who takes any woman unlawfully, against her will, and by force, menace or duress, compels her to marry him, to marry another, or to be defiled. If convicted of this offense, the accused faces imprisonment in state prison for 16 months or two or three years. The punishment will be the same for an individual who takes another person unlawfully, and against his or her will, and by force, menace, or duress, compels him or her to live with the accused in an illicit relationship, against his or her consent, or to so live with another. With respect to these charges, it is not necessary to show that force was used when the accused “takes any woman or takes another,” if improper solicitations or inducements accomplished the act. Also unnecessary is a showing that the accused “took” the individual out of the city, county, state or country, only that he or she intended to detain and conceal the individual. When sentencing these charges, it will be up to the judge to decide whether to concurrently sentence (that is, to allow the accused to serve both sentences at the same time) or consecutively sentence (that is, to require that the defendant serve both sentences back-to-back) any other crimes that were simultaneously committed.

Receiving money for placing a person for purposes of cohabitation will be charged against any individual who receives money or any other valuable thing for, or on account of, placing in custody another for the purpose of causing that person to live with any person to whom he or she is not married. If convicted of this offense, the accused faces imprisonment in state prison for 16 months or two or three years. Restraint of the alleged victim’s liberty is essential to constitute a crime under this section. The punishment will be the same for the individual who sells any person or receives money or any other valuable thing for or on account of his or her placing in custody, for immoral purposes, another person (regardless of whether that individual consented).

Whether charged with these felony crimes or any other misdemeanor or felony California sex crimes, only a criminal attorney who really understands this complex and specific area of the law is truly equipped to handle these types of offenses. The exceptional defense attorneys at The Kavinoky Law Firm have mastered all the complexities involved in California sex crime defense and are the most qualified to help an individual avoid the devastating (and sometimes life-changing) consequences that are imposed in connection with these crimes. They know how to communicate all applicable defenses to the judge and jury in a way that effectively casts reasonable doubt in their minds. They are in it to win and know how to do so. To speak to a trusted attorney at one of their conveniently located Los Angeles or other California law offices, contact The Kavinoky Law Firm today for a free consultation.