Violent Crime

Violent Crime

Criminal offenses that involve violence or forceful conduct are violent crimes and can be against another person or in the commission of any felony. The various district attorneys in Pennsylvania aggressively prosecute crimes involving serious injury due to their violent nature and their tendency to garner a lot of publicity. It is also, incredibly common for prosecution offices to assign their most experienced and most talented attorneys to violent crime units or to most of the violent crime cases in their county. The consequences of a violent crime charge on your permanent record are high and should be taken very seriously. The possibility of a long jail sentence, heavy fines, long probation periods and restitution compensation to the victims are just some of the challenges that could be faced. 

Types of Violent Crimes

  • 1st Degree Murder
  • 2nd Degree Murder
  • 3rd Degree Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Attempted Murder
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Kidnapping
  • Arson
  • Assault on Law Enforcement
  • Gang related crimes of violence

Penalties and Sentencing for Violent Crimes

All of the crimes above, are serious felonies that carry jail time, lengthy supervision and high fines, even for first time offenders. A second crime of violence carries a mandatory 10-year prison sentence and a third crime of violence is 25 years in prison. For first time offenders, all of the above crimes have standard guideline ranges that call for jail time. The following are the grading of each class of crime, with example standard ranges for someone with no prior convictions for any crime:

  • Murder (1st or 2nd Degree): Life without possibility of parole
  • Murder (3rd Degree): 6 to 20 years/40-year maximum 
  • Felony (1st Degree): 4 to 5.5 years/20-year maximum 
  • Felony (2nd Degree): 1.8 to 3 years/10-year maximum 
  • Felony (3rd Degree): 6 months to 14 months/7-year maximum

Best Violent Crime Lawyer for the Best Defense

The government aggressively and efficiently prosecutes violent crimes. Typically, the most experienced and most talented prosecutors handle the most serious cases. If, you are charged with a violent you need someone to represent you that can aggressively attack the government’s case. At Much Law Offices, we not only have the work ethic but also the talent to take on the most skilled prosecutors in Pennsylvania. While navigating your charges, we will ensure your rights are protected, while striving for the best possible outcome. The prospect of facing such serious charges can be frightening for anyone. We provide our clients with the support and advocacy they need so they can trust that we are doing all we can to prepare them for the best possible outcome. Call The Law Offices of Mark Much today, 610-565-9750 so we can prepare the best defense for you or your loved one facing a violent crime offense.