Richmond Violent Crime Attorneys
The majority of serious violent crimes are charged as
felonies in Virginia, which means they are punishable by incarceration in a state correctional facility and possibly even the death penalty. If you have been arrested for any type of violent crime, such as manslaughter, murder,
domestic violence or robbery, you will need an experienced
Richmond criminal defense lawyer to represent you. At Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein, we firmly believe in the principles of due process and innocent until proven guilty. Our mission is to protect your rights and provide you with expert legal defense.
In the face of violent crime cases, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges and juries may be biased and may side with the alleged victim. A defendant may face aggressive and zealous prosecution by an experienced attorney who wants nothing more than to have maximum penalties enforced. In light of these circumstances, a defense attorney must do everything possible to uphold the defendant’s rights and protect his or her freedom throughout the entire criminal process.
Violent Crime Penalties in Richmond, Virginia
Violent crime convictions may result in a number of criminal penalties, including:
- County jail sentence
- State prison sentence
- Heavy fines
- Probation
- Registration as a sex offender
- Community service
- Anger management / counseling
Specific penalties will depend upon the violent crime itself, the intent of the offender, the defendant’s past criminal history, whether a deadly weapon was used in the commission of the crime and whether the victim was a child, firefighter or peace officer. If we believe a guilty plea is in our client's best interest, we may be able to negotiate a plea bargain with a lesser sentence. We strive to minimize penalties whenever they are inevitable.
Our lawyers offer dedicated criminal defense representation to clients who are facing violent crime charges throughout Virginia. Some of the areas we cover include: Fairfax County, Richmond, Prince William County, Chesterfield County and Henrico County. We offer a free case evaluation with a lawyer at our firm, enabling a defendant or arrestee to get the advice of a responsive and caring legal professional. We will aggressively defend a client’s rights even in the face of the most serious violent crime charges.
Contact a Richmond defense attorney
at Brisendine, Overand, Buster & Bernstein today!