Our Violent Crime Solicitors Promise

Violent crime is a large area of criminal law, which acts as an umbrella term for any criminal offence, which involves or threatens violence. Violent crimes don’t have to be physical; instead the mere threat that physical action could be taken is enough to classify an act as violent.

Some of the most common examples of violent crimes include:

• Assault
• Criminal damage
• Domestic abuse
• Harassment
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Sexual offences
• Acid attacks
• Robbery
• Gun and knife crimes

If you think you have a violent crime case, contact our solicitors on 020 3007 5500.

The punishment for a violent crime depends on three factors: the type, severity and frequency of the crime.

For example, threatening criminal damage to a property can result in a maximum criminal sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment, depending on factors such as whether the person threatening violence has a criminal record. However, if someone damaged or destroyed a property through fire, it would be classed as arson. Arson is a criminal offence, which may result in a penalty of life imprisonment.

Punishments for other violent crimes range from a few months of imprisonment for common assault, to life sentences for murder or robbery.

The cost of defending a violent crime allegation will depend on the severity of the charges and the strength of evidence for and against you. In any violent crime case, our criminal solicitors will require an initial consultation first, where you’ll receive:

• Unlimited time to discuss the details of your matter and ask any questions you may have.
• Overview of your legal standpoint and available options.
• An upfront time and fee estimate for your defence.

To arrange your consultation, please call us on 020 3007 5500.

If you’re wrongly accused of a violent offence, make sure you don’t represent yourself as there’s too much at stake. In the most serious of situations, mishandling a violent crime defence can result in you receiving a life sentence in prison.

By instructing a criminal solicitor who specialises in violent crime defence, it will ensure you have:

• The best possible defence for your case.
• A professional with experience in dealing with criminal defence cases.
• An understanding of your standpoint and available options.
• The knowledge to reduce potentially damaging impacts on your future.

To contact our violent crime solicitors, please call us on 020 3007 5500.

We are currently unable to offer legal aid in any capacity as we lack the necessary legal aid certificate. We also don’t offer pro bono work at present.