Clearwater Violent Crimes Lawyers

Defending Against Violent Crimes in Tampa Bay and Throughout Florida

A conviction for a violent crime in Florida can have long-lasting and far-reaching consequences that affect you for the rest of your life. If a background check reveals a criminal past featuring a violent offense, you may have trouble securing employment, housing, or other benefits most people take for granted

At Idrizi Law Group, we believe that everyone’s side deserves to be heard before harsh sentences are imposed. If you were recently arrested for a violent offense, you need to secure legal representation as soon as possible to best protect yourself and your future.

Our experienced Clearwater violent crime lawyers defend clients charged with violent offenses throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Contact our violent crimes defense lawyers. We are available 24/7 for all your legal needs.

What is a Violent Crime?

A violent crime can involve just about any crime or action that comes with the use or threat of violence on a victim. Some violent crimes are classified as misdemeanors, but most are felony offenses, which are far more serious.

Common Types of Violent Crimes

Examples of violent crimes which our Florida law firm can defend include:

• Aggravated assault
• Aggravated battery
• Assault
• Battery
• Battery on law enforcement
• Child abuse and neglect
• Domestic violence
• Hate crimes
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Resisting arrest with violence
• Robbery
• Sexual battery

If force or deadly force is used, Florida allows a presumption of innocence under the Stand your Ground Law which can protect individuals who use force to defend themselves or their property.

What are the Penalties for Violent Crimes in Florida?

Because violent crimes involve physical and emotional harm caused to one or more victims, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and juries take such crimes very seriously. Even if the harm was unintentional or was due to a one-time “crime of passion,” chances are low that you will be let off the hook entirely for committing a violent act, even if it was your first offense.

The penalties for such acts are generally very severe and may result in long prison sentences and/or county jail time, restrictive probation, costly fines, restraining orders, mandatory community service, and anger management classes. If serious bodily harm or death was caused by your actions, you could go to prison for a very long time, if not for life—the same goes if a weapon was used, especially a firearm.

Though it may sound bleak, you still have options. By working with a competent, experienced, and caring violent crime defense attorney, there is potential to reduce your charges, dismiss your charges or accomplish a departure from the sentencing guidelines.

Contact Our Violent Crimes Attorney in Clearwater Today

At Idrizi Law Group, our Clearwater violent crime attorneys are aggressive advocates for justice who believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly under the law. We will ensure that you have the chance to tell your side of the story and we will explore every possible defense that can be used in your favor.

Over the last decade, our team of Florida criminal defense attorneys has helped numerous people like you navigate the often-unfair criminal justice system to their advantage. We are prepared to help you, too.

Call Idrizi Law Group at 707-926-4924 or contact us online. We will be here when you need us.