Aircraft Hijacking Defense

Defense Against Aircraft Hijacking

Considered a serious federal felony that could bring decades of prison time and steep fines if convicted, aircraft hijacking will pit you against tough federal prosecutors seeking the severest penalties.

It is in the best interest of anyone charged with aircraft hijacking to immediately seek the counsel of a skilled criminal defense attorney. California federal criminal defense lawyer Allen Sawyer understands the ins and outs of aircraft hijacking defense at the federal level and will work exhaustively to develop a robust defense strategy against your federal aircraft hijacking charges.

What Is Aircraft Hijacking?

Aircraft hijacking, also known as aircraft piracy, is defined by 49 U.S. Code § 46502 as “seizing or exercising control of an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States by force, violence, threat of force or violence, or any form of intimidation, and with wrongful intent.” It is important to note that, in matters of aircraft hijacking, even the threat of force or violence can lead to a conviction; also, a failed attempt or even just conspiring to commit aircraft hijacking can result in a federal aircraft hijacking conviction. It is necessary to secure a federal criminal defense lawyer who is adept at handling aircraft hijacking cases. Allen Sawyer is thoroughly familiar with the federal laws surrounding aircraft hijacking and the most effective means of combating these federal charges.

With offices in Stockton, Sacramento, and San Jose, The Law Offices of Allen Sawyer deliver the utmost in both state and federal defense for clients across California. Federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer is experienced in defending aircraft hijacking cases.

Aircraft Hijacking Is a Federal Offense

Among other definitions, the hijacking of aircraft in the special jurisdiction of the United States involves American civil aircrafts, American armed forces aircrafts, other aircrafts within the United States, and any aircraft outside of the U.S. that last departed from or is scheduled to next arrive in the United States. Any incident of aircraft piracy meeting these qualifications will likely be tried in federal court by prosecutors who will at minimum seek 20 years in prison upon conviction. If an individual has died as a result of federal aircraft hijacking, the penalty becomes life in prison or the death penalty. Federal criminal defense attorney Allen Sawyer has extensive experience coming up against tough federal prosecutors and will make a concerted effort to build the strongest defense possible to beat federal aircraft hijacking charges or have them reduced.