Colorado Springs Violent Crime Defense Lawyers
Violent crime is less and less common in the United States with every year, in part due to aggressive prosecution on the local and national level. But what are crimes of violence, anyway? And what are your legal rights when you are accused of such a crime?
Crimes of violence are any crimes that involve the use or the threat of using violent force against another person. These crimes can be committed with or without weapons and can be the primary crime or a secondary act during a robbery or other crime. The United States recognizes five primary categories of violent crimes (from least severe to most severe): simple assault (an assault that does not involve a deadly weapon), aggravated assault (an assault involving a weapon), robbery (taking possessions from another person under threat of violence, or an actual violent act during a theft), forcible rape (unwanted, forced sexual contact), and murder (killing another human).
Given the wide variety of crimes of violence, it should come as no surprise that these crimes are prosecuted differently. Some simple crimes can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, but others fall into the much more serious felony category. The penalties for a violent crime in Colorado Springs can range from a fine to probation, incarceration, and even the death penalty.
Crimes of violence carry a severe stigma in our society, and a convicted violent criminal often faces significant obstacles to earning a living and living peacefully and productively within society. Unfortunately, many accused offenders fail to take the proper precautions and mount a good legal defense; lack of a competent criminal defense can lead to imprisonment and worse. In order to avoid these consequences, seek acquittal or dropped charges, or reduce the severity of penalties, it is recommended that those accused of crimes of violence seek an experienced and aggressive Colorado Springs violent crime defense lawyer.
Timothy Bussey is no ordinary Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyer - in fact, he used to work on the other side of the law as a prosecutor and deputy district attorney. This experience has given him invaluable insight into the criminal system and allows him to effectively and aggressively defend the rights of his clients. Have you been accused of a violent crime? Call Timothy Bussey today. Your inquiry is completely confidential and your case consultation is free of charge.
February 3rd, 2012