Four men are facing federal kidnapping charges in Los Angeles after authorities allege the defendants engaged in a bizarre plot to kidnap an L.A. businessman, FOX News reports.
A Los Angeles federal criminal defense lawyer should always be hired to defend clients facing charges lodged by the federal government. The laws and rules of federal court are different than those of state courts and require specific knowledge, training and experience. In this case, the charges are very serious because the defendant's allegedly planned to commit the crime for $5 million in ransom.
The men, ages 35 to 70, are from Austria, Hungry and Arizona. They are charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats and violence, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One of the defendants is also charged with being a felon alien in possession of guns and ammunition; transfer of a gun for use in a crime of violence; and being in the United States illegally following deportation.
The men allegedly planned to kidnap the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary and several Los Angeles jewelry stores in order to obtain access to a safe in his home which they believed contained $5 million in cash and jewelry.
If convicted, the defendants face prison sentences ranging from 20 to 60 years.
If you are facing federal criminal charges in Los Angeles, contact Rodriguez, Lewis & Kahn for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.
