Orlando False Imprisonment Attorneys
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A False Imprisonment Charge Can Land You in Very Serious Waters with the Law
A false imprisonment charge can place you in serious legal jeopardy and threaten your freedom, reputation, and future. While it is sometimes associated with kidnapping, false imprisonment is a distinct legal charge under Florida law and can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances.
If you are facing charges, you need an experienced and aggressive Orlando false imprisonment lawyer on your side. At HAWM Law, we understand how easily these cases can be misunderstood or exaggerated, and we work hard to defend your rights and clarify the facts.
We proudly represent clients throughout Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia Counties.
What Is False Imprisonment in Florida?
According to Florida Statute 787.02 false imprisonment means forcibly by threat or secretly confining, abducting, imprisoning or restraining another person without lawful authority against their will. This restraint of an individual can come in various forms, does not always have to be with physical force it can also be with physical barrier or withholding a certain item from them to force them to remain within a specific space.
If you’re facing such charges, contact an Orlando false imprisonment attorney immediately to begin building a defense.
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The defendant can argue that they had the official consent of the victim to be confined within a certain space for a specific amount of time. Hence not satisfying the lack of consent element needed to support a claim of false imprisonment.
In this instance it may argued that the confinement or arrest of the individual was within your lawful rights to do so. If you have a proper justification for the confinement or arrest.
Penalties for False Imprisonment
The penalties for false imprisonment can be either prison sentences, probation, or fines.
It depends on the circumstances and evidence provided surrounding the case.
It can be classified as a misdemeanor with up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000.
It can also be classified as a third-degree felony with up to five years in prison and fine of up to $5,000.
up to 1 year in prison and a fine of up to $1000
Misdemeanor
up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5000