Champaign County Violent Crimes Lawyer
Violent crimes are the most serious in the criminal justice system. They carry the stiffest penalties, including possible life in prison, and they can forever change a defendant’s life. Even those who avoid prison often find themselves on probation for years with very strict terms that make moving on in life very difficult. If you were accused of a violent crime, an attorney at Patel Law, PC can help.
Because violent crimes draw media attention, police feel pressure to solve the crime. Prosecutors also feel under the gun to file charges against someone. Consequently, they can misidentify the true culprit and charge innocent people. In other cases, they might lack solid evidence but bring charges anyway to try and close a case. Although a plea deal might be tempting, you need to meet with a Champaign County violent crimes lawyer to fully think through possible outcomes first.
What Are Violent Crimes?
A violent crime typically involves physical violence or a violent invasion of a person’s space. It can include:
- Assault and battery
- Aggravated assault or battery
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Weapons offenses
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Arson
- Murder
- Manslaughter
Violent crimes leave victims with painful injuries and in fear for their lives, so media attention is most focused on these offenses. Sensational stories of rape, robbery, and murder fill the airwaves and internet.
If you were accused of a violent crime, you should quickly hire an attorney. Coerced confessions are not an urban myth. The police regularly put the screws on many defendants and convince them to admit guilt to a crime they never committed. With incriminating statements in hand, they can more easily get an indictment and conviction.
With us by your side, we can fight off coercive interrogations. We will also begin finding evidence that shows you are innocent of the crimes charged. Violent crime accusations are difficult to defend and often rely on complicated physical evidence or questionable eyewitness testimony.
Penalties for violent crimes are severe. If convicted, many defendants are headed straight to prison, often for a long time. We can argue for leniency, especially if you have no criminal history.
Defendants Have a Right to Be Treated Fairly
Whether this is your first arrest or you have a criminal history, all defendants are assumed to be innocent until convicted in court. However, they face many hurdles. For example, getting released on bail can be a challenge, since a judge might assume you are a threat to the public. Jurors might automatically hope to convict you because they can’t believe the prosecutor would charge an innocent person.
The lawyers at Patel Law are confident in our abilities to seek justice for our clients. Violent crimes are shocking, but that doesn’t mean an innocent person should go to jail. We are not afraid to vigorously defend you in and out of court.
Contact Patel Law, PC Today
For help with your case, please call us today. A Champaign County, Illinois violent crimes lawyer is available for a case evaluation to review all charges against you.
