BEST KIDNAPPING LAWYERS IN NSW
The criminal offence of Kidnapping is a serious indictable offence that can result in severe consequences. Criminal Lawyers Group have been nationally recognised as the top criminal law firm in NSW for securing the best outcomes for clients who have been charged with the criminal offence of Kidnapping.
If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Kidnapping, contact our award-winning team of expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation.
WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF KIDNAPPING?
Section 86 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) establishes three types of the criminal offence of kidnapping: Basic Offence, Aggravated Offence and Specially Aggravated Offence.
Basic Offence
Section 86(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) constitutes the Basic Offence of Kidnapping as having been committed when a person takes or detains a person, without the person’s consent:
- With the intention of holding the person to ransom, or
- With the intention of committing a serious indictable offence, or
- With the intention of obtaining any other advantage.
The maximum penalty for a conviction of the Basic Offence of Kidnapping is a term of imprisonment of 14 years.
Aggravated Offence
Section 86(2) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) constitutes the Aggravated Offence of Kidnapping as having been committed when a person commits the Basic Offence of Kidnapping in the company of another person or persons, or commits the Basic Offence of Kidnapping and at the time of, or immediately before or after, the commission of the offence, actual bodily harm is occasioned to the alleged victim.
The maximum penalty for a conviction of the Aggravated Offence of Kidnapping is a term of imprisonment of 20 years.
Specially Aggravated Offence
Section 86(3) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) constitutes the Specially Aggravated Offence of Kidnapping as having been committed when a person commits the Basic Offence of Kidnapping in the company of another person or persons, and at the time of, or immediately before or after, the commission of the offence, actual bodily harm is occasioned to the alleged victim.
The maximum penalty for a conviction of the Specially Aggravated Offence of Kidnapping is a term of imprisonment of 25 years.
WHAT OTHER PENALTIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF KIDNAPPING?
Other penalties available for a conviction of Kidnapping include an Intensive Corrections Order (ICO), Community Corrections Order (CCO), Community Release Order (CRO) and a Fine.
CAN I GET BAIL FOR A CHARGE OF KIDNAPPING?
Yes, you may be granted bail on a charge of Kidnapping. Our expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group were awarded the best law firm in NSW for securing bail for our clients who have been charged with serious criminal offences, including Kidnapping.
EX CHAMPION BOXER CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING
Ex-professional boxer Humzah Khalid was charged with the criminal offence of kidnapping, arising from the alleged kidnapping of a man in 2025. The investigation was overseen by the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, under Strike Force Hazelvale.
The victim claims to have been travelling with another person to a home in Ryde, when he was approached by two unknown men who allegedly assaulted and kidnapped him at gunpoint. After a period of time, the victim is alleged to have been returned to his vehicle in Hunters Hill.
Mr Khalid was alleged to have been involved in the kidnapping. He was refused bail and faces further criminal charges in relation to three other alleged kidnappings.
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If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Kidnapping, contact our specialised criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation so that we may secure the best outcome for you.
Our award-winning team of criminal law experts are nationally recognised for securing not guilty verdicts, bail and the withdrawal of charges for our clients across NSW who have been charged with the criminal offence of Kidnapping.