Violent Crime Lawyers In Cambridge, OH

Violent Crimes Attorney in Cambridge

Do you face criminal charges in Cambridge, Ohio, related to a crime like homicide, assault, or robbery? The government vigorously prosecutes violent crimes, and when you face charges for violent offenses, you need experienced legal advocacy to stand up to the criminal justice system and fight for your rights and interests. Contact Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. today for a free initial case review to discuss how our criminal defense attorneys will help you pursue a favorable resolution to your charges.

Why Turn to a Criminal Defense Lawyer from Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. to Help You Face Violent Crime Charges?

When faced with prosecution for a violent crime, the outcome of your case and your future may depend on your choice of legal representation. Hiring experienced lawyers can give you the best chance at securing a favorable resolution to your charges. For years, clients in Cambridge charged with violent offenses have trusted the legal team at Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. for help because:

• Our lawyers have over a century of legal experience advocating for clients’ rights and interests. We go to court nearly every day, giving us unparalleled litigation experience that allows us to handle the obstacles and challenges that arise in criminal cases.
• Our firm has earned national recognition for its work and dedication to clients’ interests. Our lawyers have achieved top listings in prestigious publications such as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firms, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Best Lawyers in America.
• We have dedicated our careers to providing high-quality, results-focused legal representation at fair prices. Our clients have a story to tell, so our attorneys work hard to develop compelling case strategies to help them advocate for their rights and interests in the criminal justice system.

Our lawyers have over a century of legal experience advocating for clients’ rights and interests. We go to court nearly every day, giving us unparalleled litigation experience that allows us to handle the obstacles and challenges that arise in criminal cases.

Our firm has earned national recognition for its work and dedication to clients’ interests. Our lawyers have achieved top listings in prestigious publications such as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firms, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Best Lawyers in America.

We have dedicated our careers to providing high-quality, results-focused legal representation at fair prices. Our clients have a story to tell, so our attorneys work hard to develop compelling case strategies to help them advocate for their rights and interests in the criminal justice system.

Types of Violent Crime Cases We Handle

At Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc., our criminal defense attorneys can help you face prosecution for all types of violent offenses, including:

• Homicide offenses
• Assault crimes
• Vehicular assault
• Child abuse
• Strangulation
• Menacing
• Hazing
• Kidnapping
• Unlawful restraint
• Criminal child enticement
• Arson
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Violent sex crimes

Consequences of a Conviction for a Violent Crime

A conviction for a violent offense in Cambridge can result in significant penalties, depending on the offense. The law grades most violent crimes as felonies, with standard sentencing ranges for felony offenses including:

• First-Degree Felony – Minimum term of three to 11 years, and a maximum term equal to the minimum term plus 50 percent of that term
• Second-Degree Felony – Minimum term of two to eight years, and a maximum term equal to the minimum term plus 50 percent of that term
• Third-Degree Felony – Nine to 36 months, or 12 to 60 months for some offenses
• Fourth-Degree Felony – Six to 18 months
• Fifth-Degree Felony – Six to 12 months

First-Degree Felony – Minimum term of three to 11 years, and a maximum term equal to the minimum term plus 50 percent of that term

Second-Degree Felony – Minimum term of two to eight years, and a maximum term equal to the minimum term plus 50 percent of that term

Third-Degree Felony – Nine to 36 months, or 12 to 60 months for some offenses

Fourth-Degree Felony – Six to 18 months

Fifth-Degree Felony – Six to 12 months

However, many serious violent crimes have harsher potential penalties. For example, a conviction for aggravated murder carries a sentence of either the death penalty or life imprisonment, while a murder conviction carries a sentence of 15 or 30 years to life. Many violent crimes also have mandatory minimum terms of incarceration.

A person convicted of a violent crime may have other penalties imposed in their sentence, such as:

• Fines – A court can impose fines as part of a criminal sentence.
• Restitution – A defendant may have an obligation in their sentence to reimburse their victim(s) for the financial losses caused by the violent offense, including medical expenses, lost wages from missed work during injury recovery, or funeral and burial expenses.
• Court Costs – The defendant may have to pay the cost of prosecution and jury fees.
• Sex Offender Registration Requirements – A person convicted of a violent sex offense may face a lifetime sex offender registration obligation.

Fines – A court can impose fines as part of a criminal sentence.

Restitution – A defendant may have an obligation in their sentence to reimburse their victim(s) for the financial losses caused by the violent offense, including medical expenses, lost wages from missed work during injury recovery, or funeral and burial expenses.

Court Costs – The defendant may have to pay the cost of prosecution and jury fees.

Sex Offender Registration Requirements – A person convicted of a violent sex offense may face a lifetime sex offender registration obligation.

A conviction for violent crimes will also result in the imposition of a criminal record. A record containing violent offenses may disqualify you from various licenses and jobs. And because your criminal record may appear in a background check, getting convicted for a violent crime can make pursuing employment, education, and housing opportunities challenging.

Defenses to Charges of Violent Crimes

Depending on the facts of your case, our attorneys can help you present defenses to fight your charges and pursue a reduction or dismissal of your charges or an acquittal at trial. Common defense strategies used in violent crime cases include:

• Lack of Intent – We may argue that the evidence fails to prove that you had the required criminal culpability or acted with the required state of mind under the charged statute, which may help us pursue a reduction in the grading of a charge or obtain a dismissal or acquittal.
• Self-Defense or Defense of Others – In homicide and assault cases, we may claim that you acted in self-defense or defense of others. A self-defense claim requires us to show that you reasonably believed the alleged victim posed an imminent threat to harm you or a third party and that you used reasonable force proportional to the threat faced.
• Mistaken Identity or Alibi – We may challenge victims’ and eyewitnesses’ identification by highlighting factors that could have adversely affected their view of the perpetrator. Alternatively, we may present alibi evidence proving that you were elsewhere when the alleged crime happened.
• Challenging the Reliability of Forensic Evidence – In cases involving forensic evidence, such as DNA, fingerprint, or ballistics evidence, we may contest the reliability of the evidence by presenting contrasting expert testimony or highlighting issues with testing, such as breaks in the chain of custody or the use of unaccepted or debunked scientific methods.
• Challenging the Admissibility of Prosecution Evidence – WE may argue that police obtained evidence through an unlawful search unsupported by a warrant or probable cause or got inculpatory statements from you by violating your rights.

Lack of Intent – We may argue that the evidence fails to prove that you had the required criminal culpability or acted with the required state of mind under the charged statute, which may help us pursue a reduction in the grading of a charge or obtain a dismissal or acquittal.

Self-Defense or Defense of Others – In homicide and assault cases, we may claim that you acted in self-defense or defense of others. A self-defense claim requires us to show that you reasonably believed the alleged victim posed an imminent threat to harm you or a third party and that you used reasonable force proportional to the threat faced.

Mistaken Identity or Alibi – We may challenge victims’ and eyewitnesses’ identification by highlighting factors that could have adversely affected their view of the perpetrator. Alternatively, we may present alibi evidence proving that you were elsewhere when the alleged crime happened.

Challenging the Reliability of Forensic Evidence – In cases involving forensic evidence, such as DNA, fingerprint, or ballistics evidence, we may contest the reliability of the evidence by presenting contrasting expert testimony or highlighting issues with testing, such as breaks in the chain of custody or the use of unaccepted or debunked scientific methods.

Challenging the Admissibility of Prosecution Evidence – WE may argue that police obtained evidence through an unlawful search unsupported by a warrant or probable cause or got inculpatory statements from you by violating your rights.

A defense strategy in a violent crime case should pursue every avenue of argument to demonstrate that the prosecution has failed to prove each element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

Contact Our Firm Today to Discuss Your Legal Options

Following an arrest on criminal charges in Cambridge, Ohio, don’t wait to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney about your case. Contact Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. today for a free, confidential consultation with our violent crime defense attorneys to learn how we will fight to protect your rights, reputation, and future and help you face prosecution for a violent offense.

Directions to Our Cambridge Office

When the police have arrested you for intoxicated driving in Cambridge, talk to an experienced OVI-DUI defense attorney at our office at 122 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, OH 43725. To reach our office:

From the North:

• Take I-77 S towards Cambridge
• Take the exit for US-22 W/US-40 W toward Cambridge
• Turn left onto Southgate Pkwy
• Destination will be on the right

Take I-77 S towards Cambridge

Take the exit for US-22 W/US-40 W toward Cambridge

Turn left onto Southgate Pkwy

Destination will be on the right

From the South:

• Take I-77 N towards Cambridge
• Take the exit for US-22 W/US-40 W toward Cambridge
• Turn left onto Southgate Pkwy
• Destination will be on the right

Take I-77 N towards Cambridge

Take the exit for US-22 W/US-40 W toward Cambridge

Turn left onto Southgate Pkwy

Destination will be on the right

From the East:

• Take I-70 W towards Cambridge
• Take the exit for OH-209 toward Cambridge
• Turn right onto OH-209 S/Southgate Pkwy
• Destination will be on the left

Take I-70 W towards Cambridge

Take the exit for OH-209 toward Cambridge

Turn right onto OH-209 S/Southgate Pkwy

Destination will be on the left

From the West:

• Take I-70 E towards Cambridge
• Take the exit for OH-209 toward Cambridge
• Turn left onto OH-209 S/Southgate Pkwy
• Destination will be on the left

Take I-70 E towards Cambridge

Take the exit for OH-209 toward Cambridge

Turn left onto OH-209 S/Southgate Pkwy

Destination will be on the left