A violent crime is an offense which involves the use of violence or threats of violence. The severity of the punishment for these crimes depends on several factors including the age of the victim and the nature of the injuries sustained. If you are convicted of a violent crime you can expect to spend time in jail, pay fines, and complete community service.

There are defenses to these crimes which an experienced attorney will be able to point out. Investigation into the facts of your case is essential and will allow your attorney to present a more complete picture to the state, RESULTING IN A BETTER OUTCOME FOR YOU.

• ASSAULT 784.011
• AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 784.021
• BATTERY 784.03
• AGGRAVATED BATTERY 784.045
• KIDNAPPING 787.01
• FALSE IMPRISONMENT 787.02
• VIOLATION OF INJUNCTIONS 784.046
• STALKING 784.048
• MURDER 782.04
• MANSLAUGHTER 782.07

IF YOU ARE CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME THE STATE TAKES A MANDATORY DNA SAMPLE TO BE PLACED IN A DATABASE.