What is Aggravated Kidnapping Under 720 ILCS 5/10-2?

Aggravated kidnapping means kidnapping with weapons, ransom demands, or involving children. This is the most serious kidnapping offense with enhanced penalties for aggravating circumstances.

Unlike standard kidnapping cases, aggravated kidnapping involves complex evidence including weapon identification, ransom documentation, and child victim procedures. However, these procedures may contain technical flaws and constitutional violations that experienced defense attorneys can challenge to win cases.

The key to defending aggravated kidnapping charges lies in attacking the reliability of aggravating evidence and constitutional violations during investigation.