New York takes violent offenders very seriously. The state believes that if you were violent once, or have a history of violence, there is no place for you on our streets. While many violent offenders clean up their act and move forward with their lives, the state does not make it easy to do so. This is why if you are being charged with a violent felony, you need an aggressive attorney who will represent you in court. Doing so may give you a second chance at life. If you find yourself in this situation, here are some of the questions you may have:
Naturally, every violent crime is different. To better classify and group crimes similar to one another in severity, violent crimes are broken down into categories. Class A felonies are the most heinous crimes, though you may still face harsh penalties for a Class E felony as well. The different categories of violent crimes in New York are as follows:
When you commit a violent crime, you put your freedom on the line. Sometimes, people do so much damage to another’s life that they are forced to spend their lives in jail as retribution. If you are facing life in prison, you must contact an experienced attorney who can help mitigate your charges and give you a portion of your life back. Here are the penalties for violent crimes in New York State:
Kevin T. Conway has over 30 years of experience as a Spring Valley criminal attorney handling DUI, DWI, traffic violations, violent crimes, sex crimes, illegal gun possession, shoplifting, and juvenile crimes. Attorney Conway is also experienced in commercial law matters, zoning law, and estate planning. If you need a Rockland County criminal lawyer, contact our Spring Valley office for a free consultation.
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