New Lexington Violent Crime Lawyers

Violent Crimes Attorney New Lexington

Have law enforcement arrested and charged you with committing a violent crime in New Lexington, OH? An arrest and conviction for a violent offense can have severe consequences for your freedom and future. Don’t leave the outcome of your criminal prosecution to chance. Instead, contact The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. today for a free initial case evaluation to discuss your legal options with a violent crimes defense attorney serving New Lexington.

Why Turn to a Criminal Defense Attorney from The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc.?

An arrest and conviction for a violent crime can have long-lasting consequences for your reputation and freedom. Fight back by working with an experienced criminal defense lawyer from The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. Residents of New Lexington arrested for violent offenses have turned to our firm to help them navigate the criminal justice system because:

Our attorneys have over a century of combined legal experience advocating for our clients’ rights and interests. We go to court almost daily to represent our clients in cases, which allows us to develop unparalleled insight into criminal litigation and the challenges and obstacles that can arise for defendants. We use our knowledge and experience to develop practical solutions for our clients.
We strive to offer each client dedicated, results-oriented legal representation. At our firm, you can expect personalized attention and support based on your needs, concerns, and goals. You can rest assured that we will pursue every avenue to secure the best possible outcome, given the facts and circumstances of your case.
Our legal team has earned national rankings for our client service and representation, including in publications such as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America.

Types of Violent Crimes We Handle for Our Clients

At The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc., our violent crimes defense attorneys have extensive experience representing clients facing charges such as:

Homicide, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and vehicular homicide
Rape
Sexual battery
Robbery
Carjacking
Assault, including simple, aggravated, and felonious assault
Domestic violence
Kidnapping
Arson
Burglary

Consequences of a Conviction for Violent Crimes

Violent crimes carry some of the harshest penalties under Ohio law. For example, aggravated murder can impose the death penalty, life without parole, or a prison term of up to life imprisonment. The law classifies many severe violent crimes as first- or second-degree felonies, which impose mandatory minimum and maximum prison terms that can last more than a decade. Less serious violent crimes may qualify as misdemeanor offenses, for which courts may impose jail or prison time or probation terms.

In addition to jail or prison time, defendants may have to pay substantial fines and court costs. Courts can also add restitution obligations to a criminal sentence, which requires a defendant to reimburse their victim(s) for financial losses caused by the defendant’s crime, such as medical bills or lost income from missed work during recovery from injuries inflicted by the defendant’s crime.

A conviction for a violent crime will also have other long-term consequences, such as the loss of firearm rights, disqualification from various jobs, and receiving a criminal record that can impose a stigma that makes it more challenging to apply for employment, housing, or educational opportunities due to the record appearing in background checks. Due to the possible consequences of a conviction, hiring experienced legal counsel can give you the best chance to protect your reputation, freedom, and future.

Common Defenses to Violent Crimes

A defendant charged with a violent crime may assert various factual or legal defenses against the prosecution’s case to pursue a reduction in grading, dismissal of charges, or acquittal at trial. Commonly used defenses in cases involving violent crimes include:

Self-defense: A person charged with a violent crime, such as homicide or assault, may claim that they acted in self-defense or defense of others, which requires them to show that they reasonably feared imminent violence by the alleged victim and acted with reasonable, proportional force to defend themselves or others.
Lack of intent: A defendant may seek to reduce the grading of a violent crime charge or dismiss the charge by arguing that the evidence does not support a finding that they acted with the mental culpability or intent required by the charged statute.
Mistaken identity: Defendants may contest a victim’s or eyewitness’s identification of the defendant as the perpetrator by highlighting potential issues with the victim’s or eyewitness’s view of the perpetrator or by arguing that police used an improperly suggestive show-up, line-up, or photo array identification procedure.
Alibi: A defendant may deny having committed the alleged crime by presenting evidence showing they were elsewhere when the incident occurred.
Unreliable forensic evidence: In cases involving forensic evidence like DNA, fingerprints, or ballistics, a defendant may challenge the reliability of such evidence by contesting the scientific reliability of the state’s testing methods.
Unlawfully obtained evidence or statements: Defendants may challenge the admissibility of evidence in the prosecution’s case by asserting that investigators obtained the evidence through an unlawful search without a warrant or probable cause or an interrogation in which investigators failed to advise a defendant of their rights before questioning.
Insanity: In rare cases, a defendant may claim that a mental illness or defect prevents them from understanding right from wrong or appreciating the nature or consequences of their actions. Although an “insanity” defense may relieve a defendant from criminal liability, the court may commit the defendant to an in-patient mental health treatment facility to treat the defendant’s mental illness or defect.

How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help with Your Case?

When faced with charges that include violent offenses, let a criminal defense attorney from The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. help you fight for a positive outcome to your case by:

Investigating your charges to help build a compelling defense case
Identifying potential legal strategies based on the facts and evidence
Helping you understand the nature of your charges and the potential outcomes in your case
Aggressively challenging all aspects of the prosecution’s evidence, including the admissibility or sufficiency of the government’s evidence
Vigorously advocating on your behalf, including at trial if you choose to fight your charges

Contact Our Firm Today to Discuss Your Charges

Arrested for a violent crime in New Lexington? If so, you need experienced legal representation to defend your reputation, freedom, and future. Contact The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. today for a free, confidential consultation with a knowledgeable violent crimes defense attorney serving New Lexington. We are standing by to discuss your legal options for seeking a fair and favorable resolution to your criminal charges.

Directions to Our Office in New Lexington, OH

When you’re ready to talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney, come visit us at our office at 111 West Brown Street, New Lexington, OH 43764. Here’s how to reach us.

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