Kidnapped a person – how to act and what to do?

In the conditions of a full-scale war, the number of cases of kidnapping increased. Kidnapping involves taking possession of a person on the basis of his physical removal from his place of residence, usual environment (place of work, residence, treatment, rest, etc.) against his will. In this article, the specialists of our law office Prykhodko and Partners will tell you how to act and what to do in cases of kidnapping.

What is the liability for kidnapping?

The degree of punishment for kidnapping will depend on the severity of the crime committed. For example, kidnapping without aggravating circumstances is punishable by up to 3 years of imprisonment.

Among the aggravating circumstances:

1. Abduction of a person for selfish reasons.
2. Actions committed against a minor.
3. Kidnapping by a group of persons.
4. Use of weapons.
5. Causing serious consequences.

In this case, the accused faces up to 10 years of imprisonment.

The objective side of criminal actions are:

• Kidnapping.
• Illegal deprivation of liberty.

The commission of the above-mentioned criminal acts is a sufficient reason for the existence of an objective aspect of kidnapping.

Are the actions of TCC representatives in detaining people legal?

It's no secret that we live in such a time when we have to talk about the actions of representatives of the TCC (Territorial Procurement Centers) as actions that do not correspond to the current legislation. We are talking, for example, about the kidnapping of people by representatives of power structures.

If you are forcibly taken from your workplace, home, or just from the street and dragged to the Military Commissariat, pushed into a minibus, such actions can be considered no different than kidnapping, which was committed by an official in the performance of his professional duties. What should I do in this situation?

First of all, it is necessary to warn your loved ones about the fact of abduction and to make maximum publicity about the abduction of a person by representatives of the TCC.

Secondly, it is necessary to inform the representatives of law enforcement agencies about the situation that has developed. They are obliged to record the appeal. If there is such an opportunity, it is necessary to publish information about your abduction in social networks - Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, etc.

And, of course, at this stage it is necessary to enlist the support of professional lawyers. Our lawyers have experience in communication with representatives of TCC and JV.

Thirdly, do not sign any documents until the lawyer arrives, in particular, do not put your signature on receiving a summons.

Even if you are threatened with the opening of a criminal case for evasion of mobilization, by correctly recording the fact of your abduction, the lawyer will be able to prove your innocence.

Thus, using this simple algorithm of actions, you will be able to protect your legal rights and interests, and our lawyers will help you in this.

Assistance of lawyers in cases of kidnapping

Thus, abduction of a person is an illegal obstruction of a person to choose his own location. Detention of a person in a place where he does not want to be belongs to this category. Such actions may be accompanied by the use of physical or psychological violence.

In any case, if you or your loved ones have been abducted, you must enlist the support of representatives of law enforcement agencies and lawyers. Lawyers Prykhodko and Partners provide a full range of services related to the protection of the rights and freedoms of Ukrainian citizens.

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