Los Angeles Violent Crimes Attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney - Serving Los Angeles, Ventura & Surrounding Cities

According to California law, a violent crime is criminal act in which a person uses or threatens violent force upon the victim.  This includes both crimes in which the violent act is the objective, such as homicide, and crimes in which the violence is the means to an end, such as carjacking.   Violent crimes may or may not involve the use of a weapon.   Commonly committed violent crimes are:

• simple/aggravated assault
• armed robbery
• murder/homicide/manslaughter
• carjacking
• sexual assault/rape
• weapon possession
• kidnapping

A violent crime may be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony.  The classification will depend upon the type of crime committed, if the victim was injured, if the defendant used a weapon, if the defendant has prior violent crime charges, and if the defendant has a prior criminal record.   

Violent Crime Penalties
A violent crime conviction can result in legal penalties such as:  imprisonment, monetary fines, community service, and probation.  Additionally, any person who is convicted of a violent crime may lose his/her right to carry a firearm.  With the legal penalties being so severe, it is always beneficial for a person who has been charged with a violent crime to obtain the services of a criminal defense attorney.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can inform the person of his/her legal options and individual rights.  Additionally, a skilled criminal defense attorney can defend the person in court or during a trial.  With the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney, people have a greater chance of obtaining a winning outcome.    

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a violent crime in Los Angeles, you should retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney.   The Law Offices of Debra S. White has helped numerous clients who have been charged with violent crimes in Los Angeles.  Attorney White has successfully handled both misdemeanor and felony cases.  As a criminal defense attorney with years of practice experience, Debra S. White is fully prepared to aggressively litigate on your behalf. 

Contact us to discuss your Los Angeles Violent Crimes case!