West Palm Beach Violent Crimes Defense Lawyer
If you or someone you care about has been charged with a violent crime in Florida, you are right to be concerned. Violent crimes carry the harshest penalties; most violent crimes are chargeable as felonies, punishable with years in prison. You need to act quickly to protect your reputation, your future, and your freedom. The zealous violent crime defense attorney at the Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A., is standing by to hear your case and protect your rights.
If you’ve been arrested or charged with assault and battery, robbery, arson, manslaughter, vehicular homicide, kidnapping, domestic violence, murder, or any other violent crime in South Florida, you need savvy legal advice and trusted representation from a dependable Florida criminal defense attorney. Contact our experienced West Palm Beach Violent Crime Defense Lawyer today.
Types of Violent Offenses Under Florida Law
Violent crimes refer to crimes “against the person,” meaning an unlawful act that causes or threatens bodily harm to another person. Violent crime may refer to acts where violence is the end goal (for example, assault), or where violence is used as a means to a different end (for example, armed robbery). Violent crime is a large category, comprising a wide range of violent conduct including:
- Homicide
- Armed Robbery
- Arson
- Kidnapping
- Domestic Violence
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Assault
- Battery
- Child Abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Harassment and Stalking
- Conspiracy to Commit a Violent Crime
If little harm is threatened or accomplished, the defendant might face only misdemeanor charges (for example, misdemeanor assault). However, Florida law treats the majority of violent crimes as felonies, punishable by heavy fines and years or decades in prison. When a deadly weapon is used, such as a firearm, the charges and potential penalties are likely to be even greater.
Violent crimes also carry secondary consequences on top of the immediate punishment. A conviction for a violent crime now can mean that the punishment for a future crime is enhanced. Violent criminal acts can have lasting consequences on your ability to get a professional license, your credit score, and your immigration status. Make sure you have a seasoned Florida violent crime defense lawyer on your side in order to avoid the worst possible consequences of a violent crime conviction.
Defending Against Violent Criminal Charges
Being charged with a crime does not make you guilty, in fact or in law. You have the right to defend yourself, and a seasoned Florida violent crimes defense attorney can help you prepare the strongest defense. At the Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, our criminal defense attorney has spent more than 40 years helping Florida defendants fight against harsh punishments, constitutional violations, and wrongful charges.
For example, our skilled West Palm Beach defense attorney may be able to demonstrate that:
- You were defending yourself when someone was hurt or died
- Evidence should be excluded because the police violated your rights when collecting evidence, searching your vehicle or home, or arresting you
- There is no clear evidence that demonstrates you were guilty of a crime
- Whatever violence occurred was accidental and you deserve a second chance
- Someone else committed the alleged assault or homicide and you were presumed guilty by association only because you happened to be nearby
We’ll work with you to build the best defense possible depending upon your circumstances, the crimes charged, and the evidence presented. If there’s a way to get your charges or penalties reduced or to get the case dropped entirely, we’ll find it. We’ll fight your case all the way through trial and beyond, standing by your side every step of the way.
Contact The Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. Today
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a violent crime in Florida, you need a seasoned legal representative on your side as soon as possible. The Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. and our violent crime defense attorney are ready to help protect your rights, your future, and your freedom. We help defendants charged with everything from assault and battery to domestic violence, vehicular manslaughter, robbery, homicide, arson, and all other violent crimes. Contact our experienced West Palm Beach violent crime defense lawyer today.
