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There's crime, and then there's violent crime. For a crime to be considered a violent crime, generally there must be a victim who is either injured or killed as a result of the criminal act.

As a society, we have decided that violent crimes should be treated much more seriously than other types of crimes. Punishments for violent crimes are also much more severe than other non-violent crimes.

Sex Crimes

Not every sex crime will be considered a crime of violence. Charges for prostitution, or indecent exposure, for example, generally do not involve any physical injuries to victims.

However, the most egregious sex crimes, such as rape and sexual assault, or those involving minors, are violent crimes. These crimes are felonies that can result in several years in jail.

Crimes Against the Person

Although criminal laws vary from state to state, every state has laws against violence. Generally, non-fatal violent crimes that cause injury, or attempt to cause injury, are called crimes against the person. These can include:

· Assault and battery

· Robbery

· Domestic violence

· Kidnapping

Most of the above violent crimes will be charged as felonies, meaning that a criminal defendant could be facing at least one year in jail. However, in some situations, lesser violent crimes, such as simple battery or a domestic violence charge, where the injury is minimal, can be a misdemeanor, with only probation or a jail sentence of up to one year.

Murder

While charges for murder or manslaughter are among the most serious crimes a person can be charged with, there are degrees of these. How the various degrees are named will vary from state to state, however, generally, the degrees correspond to the severity of punishment. For example, involuntary manslaughter will be punished much much less harshly than premeditated murder, which, could result in a life or death sentence.

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Jason B Blank

954-767-0300

888 South Andrews Avenue Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Bar #28826(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Jason B Blank

954-767-0300

888 South Andrews Avenue Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Bar #28826(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Jason B. Blank focusses on state and federal criminal defense and civil trial work. Haber Blank, LLP is a South Florida law firm dedicated to assisting its clients navigate challenges and issues that arise in all areas of law. Jason was born and grew up on the New Jersey shore just outside of Asbury Park. Jason joined Jason H. Haber to form Haber Blank, LLP (formerly Haber, Stief & Blank, LLP) to provide effective and strategic representation to clients. Jason's practice focuses...

E.J. Hubbs

305-615-5945

5975 Sunset Dr #502, South Miami, FL 33143

Bar #73843(FL) License for 2009 years Member in Good Standing

E.J. Hubbs

305-615-5945

5975 Sunset Dr #502, South Miami, FL 33143

Bar #73843(FL) License for 2009 years Member in Good Standing

I represent clients in need of legal representation for criminal, immigration, and personal injury cases. During my career as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, I have handled thousands of cases. If there is one thing I have learned in this profession, it's that you need an attorney willing and able to go to trial to achieve the best possible results on your case. I have tried over 50 jury trials and hundreds of hearings involving litigation including non-jury trials, bond hearings,...

Matthew W Shafran

115

561-557-8686

515 North Flagler Drive Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Bar #98774(FL) License for 2012 years Member in Good Standing

Matthew W Shafran

115

561-557-8686

515 North Flagler Drive Suite P-300, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Bar #98774(FL) License for 2012 years Member in Good Standing

Mr. Shafran has dedicated his legal career to zealously advocating for victims and seeking justice for others. Mr. Shafran grew up in Parkland, Florida until he attended Florida State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology. In 2012, he received his Juris Doctor in law at Nova Southeastern University College of Law.Upon graduating law school, Mr. Shafran worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, prosecuting those accused of committing crimes...

Luis Cartaya

954-336-7307

1805 S. Powerline Rd. #103, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bar #105787(FL) License for 2013 years Member in Good Standing

Luis Cartaya

954-336-7307

1805 S. Powerline Rd. #103, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bar #105787(FL) License for 2013 years Member in Good Standing

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, I came over to America at a young age with my parents who were willing to abandon what lives they had back home so that I may have a bright future. I knew early in high school that I had to make them proud and that I had a profound interest in practicing law. I attended the University of Florida for my undergrad studies and then pursued my dream of becoming an attorney by applying and eventually graduating from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law....

Vanessa Anne Nye

813-247-1199

1718 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605-3814

Bar #105831(FL) License for 1997 years Member in Good Standing

Adam David Harmelin

116 S.E. 6th Ct., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3129

Bar #116009(FL) License for 1997 years Member in Good Standing

Adam David Harmelin

116 S.E. 6th Ct., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3129

Bar #116009(FL) License for 1997 years Member in Good Standing

Adam D. Harmelin, Esquire began his career as a defense attorney for the Broward County Public Defender's Office in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he was lead counsel on many jury trials in both County and Circuit Court. After leaving the Public Defender's office, he started his own law firm. He has defended thousands of people charged with DUI as well as many other misdemeanor and felony offenses. During his career, he has argued countless evidentiary motions (Motion to Suppress, Dismiss, etc.)...

Adam David Harmelin

954-764-1744

633 Southeast 3rd Avenue Suite #4F, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3129

Bar #116009(FL) License for 1997 years Member in Good Standing

Adam David Harmelin

954-764-1744

633 Southeast 3rd Avenue Suite #4F, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3129

Bar #116009(FL) License for 1997 years Member in Good Standing

Darren Mark Finebloom

3426 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609

Bar #336660(FL) License for 2000 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | DUI and DWI | Personal injury | Violent crime

Darren Mark Finebloom

3426 West Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33609

Bar #336660(FL) License for 2000 years Member in Good Standing

When someone is accused or charged, regardless of whether it is a DUI, child abuse, sexual assault, drug possession, theft, or homicide, no one possesses more motivation than Mr. Finebloom in zealously protecting his client's rights under the law and seeing to it that they are afforded a fair trial. He combines his trial experience with a personal commitment to his clients in order to offer competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. --- Defending individuals charged with...

Practice Areas: Criminal defense | DUI and DWI | Personal injury | Violent crime

Tauna Ren Bogle

126 E. Olympia St. Suite 101, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3653

Bar #506915(FL) License for 2001 years Member in Good Standing

Tauna Ren Bogle

126 E. Olympia St. Suite 101, Punta Gorda, FL 33950-3653

Bar #506915(FL) License for 2001 years Member in Good Standing

Tauna R. Bogle served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas county Florida from 2001-2006. As a prosecutor, she handled every aspect of Misdemeanor and Felony cases from the initial investigation and interviewing of witnesses to the verdict of a jury at trial. Tauna was a member of the DUI Manslaughter/Traffic Homicide Team, a Child Abuse prosecutor, and a Lead Trial Attorney for a Misdemeanor division. Tauna also prosecuted local ordinance violations,...

Jeremy James Buckmaster

200 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Bar #551376(FL) License for 2002 years Member in Good Standing

Jeremy James Buckmaster

200 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Bar #551376(FL) License for 2002 years Member in Good Standing

Mr. Buckmaster was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He moved to Florida in 1988. He attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Buckmaster went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. Mr. Buckmaster began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida in Fort Pierce, Florida. While there, he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases in both county and circuit court....

David Golden

772-220-4400

903 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #607010(FL) License for 1986 years Member in Good Standing

James Richard Barnes

850-444-7444

816 E. La Rua St., Pensacola, FL 32501

Bar #865818(FL) License for 1990 years Member in Good Standing

James Richard Barnes

850-444-7444

816 E. La Rua St., Pensacola, FL 32501

Bar #865818(FL) License for 1990 years Member in Good Standing

James Barnes has practiced law in Pensacola and surrounding areas for thirty years. His legal expertise is the result of having tried more than one hundred criminal jury trials. His defense method has procured proven results due to countless dismissals, noteworthy favorable plea dispostions, not guilty verdicts and his unmatched trial success. Mr. Barnes primarily focuses his practice on criminal defense and handles everything from traffic violations to complex murder cases. One of his cases...

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