Unlawful Imprisonment Charges

If you have been charged with unlawful imprisonment in New York State, you may be wondering what your legal options are. Our dedicated Buffalo criminal attorney discusses important information regarding unlawful imprisonment charges and various defenses that can be used in court.

Unlawful Imprisonment Charges | Unlawful Imprisonment in the First Degree

As a dedicated Buffalo Criminal Attorney, I often defend clients that have been charged with unlawful imprisonment in the first degree. This is considered a Class E felony which is punishable by up to four years in a state prison. Unlawfully restraining a person against their will and exposing them to the risk of serious physical injury constitutes unlawful imprisonment.

Unlawful Imprisonment Charges | Unlawful Imprisonment in the Second Degree

As an experienced Buffalo Criminal Lawyer, I often speak to people who were charged with unlawful imprisonment in the second degree. New York State considers unlawful imprisonment in the second degree a Class A misdemeanor. Unlawfully restraining someone against their will is chargeable as unlawful imprisonment. This Class A misdemeanor is a criminal offense, and conviction will cause the offender to have a criminal record. Second degree unlawful imprisonment may be punished with as much as a year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

Unlawful Imprisonment Charges | Defenses Against Unlawful Imprisonment

As a dedicated Buffalo Criminal Attorney, I often speak to clients about defenses they can take when arrested for unlawful imprisonment. If you have been charged with unlawful imprisonment in the first or second degree in New York State, a defense may be available to you. If, while disciplining a child less than 16 years of age, a person who is a relative of that child is restraining the child for the sole purpose of gaining control of the child, that is considered an affirmative defense in New York State. In cases where a relative is merely gaining control of a child, the accused person may be found not guilty or have the charges dismissed.

Have you or a loved one been charged with unlawful imprisonment? If so, you will need legal defense from a dedicated and well-practiced attorney. Contact our experienced Buffalo criminal defense attorney today to schedule a free consultation.

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Arthur L. Pressman, Esq.

Attorney Miami School of Law, National College for DUI Defense, New York State Bar

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Arthur Pressman focuses his practice in the areas of DWI, traffic law and criminal defense. Arthur is a 1982 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany. He earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985 and practiced with the law firm of Heller & Rubin in Miami, Florida from 1986 to 1988. In 1988, Arthur relocated to Buffalo, where he opened his own practice where he has continued to defend those accused of crimes in the Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York area.

Areas of Expertise: DWI Penalties, Traffic Violations, Speeding Tickets, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Without Insurance, Reckless Driving, Traffic Tickets, Out-of-State Drivers, Criminal Defense, Probation Violation, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence, Assault and Battery

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