Aggravated Kidnapping — Charges Dropped

Case Description

Our client found himself in a nightmare situation, accused of a horrific crime — aggravated kidnapping. Along with two other co-defendants, he was accused of kidnapping a woman, torturing her for hours, and then leaving her for dead on a city street. The victim was so traumatized she could only recall fragments of that terrifying night. The state was quick to point the finger at our client. After all, he was known to be at the scene, had ties to the violent offenders living there, and had a history of drug use. It seemed like an open-and-shut case.

Legal Strategy

We knew our client was innocent, so we dug deep into the evidence. We pointed out crucial mistakes in the official reports, including how officers had misquoted the victim. We also uncovered that another suspect was present in the house that night — someone the police didn’t even know about. Plus, a neighbor had seen three people tossing the victim into a vehicle, and none of them matched our client's description.

Challenges

The biggest challenge was overcoming the strong presumption of guilt due to our client's presence at the scene and his past record. It took a thorough investigation and a clear presentation of the facts to dismantle the prosecution's case.

Resolution

After presenting this evidence, we persuaded the DA that our client had nothing to do with the crime. The aggravated kidnapping charge was dropped, allowing our client to walk away free and clear, leaving this terrifying accusation behind him.