It is possible for someone facing domestic violence charges to suddenly find that he or she is being accused of kidnapping too.
A lot of domestic violence cases start with alcohol on the part of the perpetrator, statistics show. When a person with violent tendencies and an intent to commit domestic violence gets drunk, he or she sometimes resorts to imprisoning a person to prevent that person from escaping.
When a person tries to prevent another person from leaving an area, a felony unlawful restraint or kidnapping charge can result. In the state of Texas, “unlawful restraint” is defined as “intentionally or knowingly restricting a person’s movements, without consent, so as to substantially interfere with the person’s liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the person.”
Our attorneys at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter will protect your legal rights and freedoms when you are charged with a criminal offense in Dallas or another area in Texas. Speak with a qualified member of our legal team and set up an initial appointment by calling our offices today at (214) 845-7007.
