Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are serious criminal offenses. They are criminal acts that involve the use or threat of violence. During the commission of a violent crime, the offender may or may not use a weapon. If the offender uses a weapon while committing the crime, the punishment in California will be severe.
Some violent crimes include armed robbery, assault, battery, murder, manslaughter, gang crimes, kidnapping, domestic violence, stalking, hate crimes, carjacking, sexual assault, burglary and terrorist threats.
The consequences for a violent crime conviction vary depending on the offense and the circumstances surrounding the offense, such as the offender’s prior record or if a weapon was used in the commission of the crime. Some convictions carry mandatory sentencing requirements including imprisonment; others merely impose a fine, community service, or court-ordered anger management classes on the convicted person.
Since a violent crime conviction could affect your entire future, endanger your reputation and your chances of getting a job, it is vital that you seek out an experienced California criminal defense attorney as soon as you are being investigated or charged with an offense. The right Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer can assess your case, make smart legal strategies, and defend you in court, increasing your likelihood of staying out of jail and protecting your finances and your future. Regardless of whether you are innocent or guilty, you deserve aggressive, experienced legal representation in a court of law.
Given the complexity of criminal defense in general and violent crime cases in particular, it is vital that you choose a California violence offense attorney who combines experience with a good track record, a thorough understanding and familiarity with the law and the local courts, and a commitment to each and every client. If you have been accused of a violent crime, your time to get the right experienced attorney is limited. The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman has successfully represented numerous clients charged with violent crimes throughout the State of California. The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman prides itself on aggressive representation with a personal touch. Armed with the knowledge and experience to build a winning defense, Jonathan I. Kelman is accustomed to taking on the criminal justice system and achieving the best results for his clients.
When your future is on the line… Call the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman immediately. Your phone consultation is free and completely confidential.