Glendale Violent Crime Attorneys

Violent crimes are offenses that involve the use or threat of physical force or violence against others. These crimes are taken extremely seriously in the legal system due to their potentially devastating impact on victims and their families. 

Defendants convicted of a violent crime can face severe criminal penalties, including long-term imprisonment, hefty fines, and a permanent mark on one’s criminal record. The nature of these crimes also brings a significant stain on your reputation that can be detrimental to you socially and when seeking employment and other life opportunities. 

The best action you can take when accused of a violent crime is to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer. At Weiss and Stepanian LLP, our team can provide aggressive, meticulous, and skilled representation that seeks to protect your rights, freedom, and future. 

Email us on our contact form or call (818) 619-3337 to schedule a free initial consultation with a Glendale violent crime lawyer. 

Violent Crimes in California

Under California Penal Code 29905 PC, several crimes are explicitly listed as violent, highlighting their severity and harsh penalties. The penalties vary widely but often include lengthy periods of incarceration, sometimes even life in prison, significant fines, and mandatory rehabilitation programs. 

The designation of a crime as violent underscores the severe nature of these offenses and the state’s commitment to punishing and deterring such acts.

These offenses include:

• Murder: The unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, which can result in life imprisonment or the death penalty in severe cases.
• Manslaughter: The unlawful killing of a human without premeditation. Depending on whether it’s voluntary or involuntary, penalties can range from one to 10 years in prison.
• Rape: Non-consensual sexual intercourse, which can lead to penalties including three to eight years in prison for first-time offenses, with longer sentences for aggravated cases.
• Mayhem: Deliberately causing bodily injury that significantly alters the victim’s appearance or capabilities, punishable by up to eight years in prison.
• Arson: Willfully and maliciously setting fire to buildings, forest land, or property, with penalties that can include up to 9 years in prison, depending on damage and intent.
• Robbery: The forcible taking of property from another person’s immediate possession through fear or force, with penalties of up to nine years in state prison.
• Kidnapping: The unlawful taking and carrying away of a person against their will, which can result in three to eight years in prison and more for aggravated cases such as child kidnapping.
• Assault: An attempt to commit a violent injury on someone else, with penalties ranging from fines to several years in prison, depending on the severity and use of weapons.