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Violent Crimes Lawyer

Crimes are generally broken down into one of two categories: violent crimes and non-violent crimes. While non-violent crimes, possibly better known as white-collar crimes, generally involve some sort of fraud and almost always involve the goal of financial gain, violent crimes have one commonality only: violence. Prosecutors take violent crimes very seriously, and often pursue harsh punishments without mercy. If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, or suspect you may be under investigation for a violent crime, it’s time to start building your best possible defense. Contact the violent crime defense attorneys at Hanlon Law today to schedule a free consultation. 


What is Violent Crime?


Violent crime is, as the name suggests, any crime that involves violence, or the causing of actual harm to someone. Generally speaking, violent crimes can be broken down into four categories: assault, robbery, murder, and rape. However, these four categories include a wide range of varying crimes. 


Violent crimes include (but are not limited to):

 

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Homicide
  • Kidnapping
  • Manslaughter
  • Mayhem
  • Murder
  • Rape
  • Robbery
  • Sale and Distribution of Guns
  • Sexual Assault / Sexual Battery
  • Terrorism Charges
  • Terrorist Threats
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Weapons Offenses.


What Are the Consequences of Violent Crimes?


The specific sentence for any violent crime will depend on what specific crime it is. A variety of factors go into determining how severe that sentence is, including things like: 


  • The severity of harm done to the victim (permanent disability, disfigurement, severe bodily harm, death and dismemberment, etc)
  • The number of victims
  • The presence or use of firearms in the commission of the crime
  • Prior offenses


Many violent crimes are charged as felonies, which can lead to significant jail time and fines, along with a life-long status as a felon. Felons usually see restricted rights, such as the right to own and carry a firearm, and often see discrimination in things like employment, housing, and education opportunities. 


How to Defend Against Violence Crime Charges


Just as there are a variety of crimes that fall under the violent crime umbrella, there are a variety of defenses one might take:


  • Innocence - the crime was not committed
  • Lack of Evidence - there is insufficient evidence to prove you committed the crime
  • Alibi - the crime was committed, but you were somewhere else at the time
  • Self-defense - you acted to protect yourself or someone else from immediate threat
  • Lack of Intent - some violent crimes require intent to cause harm in order to secure a conviction
  • Violation of Rights - your constitutional rights were violated during the course of the investigation, arrest, or court process 


This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the possible defenses in a violent crime case, and the best course of action will always depend heavily on the circumstances of the situation, the aggravating factors, the evidence presented, and more. That’s why it’s vital to have an experienced defense attorney on your side throughout the entire process. 


Lakeland Criminal Defense Lawyers


If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, Hanlon Law is here to help. With nearly twenty years of experience representing the accused, Will Hanlon is more than comfortable handling anything and everything your case and the court can throw at him. Our legal team is dedicated and ruthless in fighting for your rights. Every second counts when it comes to violent crime accusations, so contact Hanlon Law today to schedule your free consultation.

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