Pennsylvania Violent Crimes Scranton – PA Violent Crime Defense Attorney

Our criminal lawyers defend the following PA violent offenses:

• Murder – First Degree
• Murder – Second Degree
• Capital punishment & Death penalty
• Simple assault
• Rape
• Armed Robbery
• Felony murder
• Child abuse
• Maiming Battery
• Kidnapping
• Domestic violence
• Attempted murder
• Aggravated assault
• Car jacking
• Manslaughter – Voluntary
• Manslaughter – Involuntary
• Battery Attempted Murder

Violent crimes are dealt with severely by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Conviction can result in imprisonment and huge fines. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the death penalty and if you are convicted for extremely violent crimes, you can be sentenced to death. Your liberty is at stake. Never take a violent crime charge lightly.

Violent crimes include Murder, Forcible Rape, Robbery, Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault. In a violent crime, a person uses force, threats, or violence upon another person.  People who commit violent crimes may or may not use a weapon to coerce or intimidate their victims.  When the person uses a weapon during a violent crime, the person can be subject to enhanced criminal charges and sentencing.

If convicted of a violent crime, you may be punished with time in jail, fines, restitution, community service, probation, and court ordered counseling. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the death penalty for certain violent crimes.

A guilty verdict results in a conviction and a criminal record is established. The establishment of a criminal record carries with it far-reaching consequences. A conviction can carry a wealth of hidden consequences that can come into play under a variety of circumstances.  A criminal conviction can have major repercussions. A prior conviction will play an important role in the outcome of all future criminal charges.

In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that you have indeed committed the crime. Criminal law is complex. Attempting to self defend yourself in a violent crime case can be disastrous. Defenses to a violent crime charge often includes proving there are special circumstances surrounding the crime to the court, mitigation and attaining sentencing alternatives to jail, or reduced jail time. Even if you are charged with a felony, an aggressive defense can successfully turn the felony into a misdemeanor. Likewise being convicted of a felony in the case the charge could have been a misdemeanor will permit us to seek post conviction relief and have the felony reduced to a misdemeanor and then have the conviction dismissed.

Facing a violent crime charge can be frightening. Sometimes, a person can be falsely charged with a violent crime. Sometimes, you may be a victim of circumstances.

If you are facing criminal charges, then contact our experienced Scranton, PA criminal defense lawyers now. From our offices in Scranton, we represent clients all over Pennsylvania. Our criminal attorneys will study your case and strategize your defense. Working with our in house experts, our criminal attorneys will identify the loopholes in the investigation procedure and use them for your benefit.