Violent Crimes

A variety of criminal charges can be labeled as violent crimes. Just about any crime involving an injury or threat of injury to another person is considered violent. In some cases, it doesn’t matter whether a weapon is used or not. If a person is injured during the commission of a crime, or if that person’s safety is threatened, you could be facing criminal charges for a violent crime. No matter what violent crime charges you’re facing, it’s a good idea to get with a criminal defense lawyer who has proven case experience as soon as possible. Violent crimes convictions can land you behind bars for an extended period of time. Listed below are some common types of violent crimes.

Types of Violent Crimes

Assault

Depending upon the severity of the incident, and whether or not somebody was seriously injured, an assault charge can either be simple or aggravated. In most cases, a simple assault will be a misdemeanor charge. If another person was seriously injured or if there was a deadly weapon involved, it’s possible to face a charge of aggravated assault. This is a felony charge, and if convicted, you could face more than a year in a correctional facility. There are also different victim categories that can increase the seriousness of your crime. Special victims like emergency responders, law enforcement officers, judges, public school teachers and other vulnerable or special victims might mean you could be facing more serious charges or penalties.

Murder

Murder is obviously the most serious crime we think of when violent crimes are considered. In Mississippi, murder is a capital crime, and that means that defendants can face life in prison or the death penalty, if convicted. If you’re facing murder charges in Mississippi, contact an experienced and proven criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. There is no time to lose. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the better chance you have at a favorable outcome in your case.