Violent Crimes

A violent crime or crime of violence is a crime in which the offender uses or threatens to use violent force upon the victim. This entails both crimes in which the violent act is the objective, such as murder, as well as crimes in which violence is the means to an end, such as robbery. Violent crimes include crimes committed with and without weapons.  Crimes of violence include murder, manslaughter, robbery, kidnapping, aggravated battery or aggravated assault.  Violent crimes often result in jail or prison when there is a conviction.  If you have been charged with a violent crime, contact the office to schedule a consultation.