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Florissant Violent Crimes Attorney

Violent Crimes Florissant

Violent crime charges in Florissant, Missouri, carry severe penalties, like lengthy prison sentences and a felony conviction on your record that can make it difficult to find a job once you’ve done the time. If you’re facing these charges, you need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney prepared to fight for your rights.

 

Contact Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. for a free phone consultation about your case. We’ll review the charges you’re facing, explain the potential penalties, and go over some of the possible defenses.

Violent Crime Charges We Defend Clients Against

Our firm defends individuals in Florissant against various violent criminal charges, including assault, homicide, domestic violence, and weapons offenses.

 

Assault and Battery

 

Assault charges can include a wide range of offenses, from physical to sexual assault. These charges can result from individuals acting in self-defense or disputes over consent. Our lawyers are dedicated to getting your side of the story and collecting evidence to back it up.

 

The classifications for assault charges include:

 

  • First-Degree Assault: A class A felony if the alleged victim sustains serious physical injury. A class B felony involving intentionally causing physical harm to another person or attempting to kill them
  • Second-Degree Assault: A class D felony involving recklessly or intentionally causing physical harm to another person under the influence of sudden passion
  • Third-Degree Assault: A class E felony involving knowingly causing physical injury to another person
  • Fourth-Degree Assault: A class A misdemeanor involving attempting to or recklessly causing physical injury to another person

Homicide and Murder

 

Homicide and murder charges are among the most serious and carry the heaviest sentences, including the death penalty for first-degree murder. It’s essential that you work with a lawyer who will do everything in their power to fight these charges.

 

The classifications for homicide charges are:

 

  • First-Degree Murder: A class A felony involving knowingly causing the death of another person after planning and consideration
  • Second-Degree Murder: A class A felony involving causing the death of another person or causing such a death by attempting to cause them serious physical injury. Felony Murder is also classified as Second-Degree Murder and occurs when someone dies during the commission of a felony offense. Even if the death is unintentional a perpetrator can be charged.

 

Domestic Violence

 

Disputes between family members and domestic partners can lead to allegations of domestic violence. Our lawyers will help build a robust defense against these charges based on evidence our investigation reveals.

 

The classifications of domestic violence charges are:

 

  • First-Degree Domestic Assault: A class B felony involving attempting to kill or causing serious physical injury to a domestic victim
  • Second-Degree Domestic Assault: A class D felony involving knowingly causing physical injury to a domestic victim with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument or by choking or strangulation
  • Third-Degree Domestic Assault: A class E felony involving attempting to cause physical injury or knowingly causing physical pain or illness to a domestic victim
  • Fourth-Degree Domestic Assault: A class A misdemeanor involving attempting to cause or recklessly causing physical injury, illness, or pain to a domestic victim

Weapons Charges

 

There are a range of weapons charges, and the felony classification depends on the specific offense. Charges you may face include:

 

  • Threatening someone with a deadly weapon
  • Discharging a firearm into a house or vehicle
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Carrying a weapon into a place of worship, school, or government building
  • Discharging a firearm from a vehicle

Weapons charges can impact your Second Amendment rights, so it’s vital that you work with an attorney who understands both state and federal laws and how to craft a solid defense for your charges.

Penalties if Convicted of a Violent Crime in Florissant, MO

If you are convicted of a felony violent crime offense, you could face the following legal penalties:

 

  • First-Degree Murder: The death penalty or life in prison without parole
  • Class A Felonies: Between ten and 30 years or life in prison
  • Class B Felonies: Between five and 15 years in prison
  • Class C Felonies: Between three and ten years in prison
  • Class D Felonies: Up to seven years in prison
  • Class E Felonies: Up to four years in prison

Possible Defenses in Your Florissant Violent Crime Case

Some of the defenses that may be available in your violent crime case are:

 

  • Self-Defense: You may have acted in defense of yourself or another person.
  • Lack of Evidence: Prosecutors may not have enough evidence to secure a conviction, particularly if your lawyer was able to dispute certain evidence.
  • Lack of Intent: You may be able to show that you didn’t have the required intent to commit the crime charged.
  • Alibi: You may have an alibi that puts you somewhere else at the time of the alleged crime.
  • Mistaken Identity: You may be the victim of mistaken identity, which your attorney may be able to demonstrate during the cross-examination of a witness.
  • False Accusation: You may be the victim of a false accusation, which your attorney may be able to demonstrate using the communication records of your accuser.
  • Rights Violation: The police may have violated your Fourth Amendment rights by conducting an unlawful search and seizure.

How Our Violent Crime Attorneys Can Help

If the Florissant Police Department arrested you for a violent crime, our criminal defense attorneys can help by:

 

  • Collecting Supporting Evidence: Our lawyers will collect evidence supporting your innocence, including eyewitness statements and photo and video evidence.
  • Providing Legal Advice: Our lawyers will provide legal advice and advise you on what to say and not to say to prosecutors during depositions.
  • Disputing Evidence: Our lawyers will dispute evidence entered by the prosecution, including by filing motions to suppress evidence when applicable.
  • Negotiating Plea Agreements: Our lawyers will assist by negotiating favorable plea agreements to reduce the charges or penalties you could face whenever possible.
  • Representing You in Court: Our lawyers will provide a robust legal defense in court and seek to defeat the charges the prosecution has brought against you.

Contact Our Criminal Defense Attorneys Serving Florissant

If you’re facing violent crime charges in Florissant, Missouri, contact Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. for a free phone consultation about your case with a firm that has over 50 years of experience. Our attorneys include a former prosecutor and military attorney, and we have been recognized as top criminal defense lawyers in St. Louis by Super Lawyers and received the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Driving Directions to Our St. Louis Law Office

Use the following directions to reach our law office at 7710 Carondelet Avenue, Suite 350, St. Louis, MO:

 

From the North:

 

Take I-170 S and exit onto Ladue Rd. Turn right onto Maryland Ave, then right onto N Hanley Rd. Turn right onto Carondelet Ave, and the destination will be on the left.

 

From the South:

 

Take I-44 E and merge onto I-270 N. Take exit 26B for US-40 E/I-64 E, then take exit 31A for I-170 N. Exit onto Maryland Ave, turn right onto N Hanley Rd, then right onto Carondelet Ave. The destination will be on the left.

 

From the East:

 

Take I-64 W and exit at 31A for I-170 N. Exit onto Maryland Ave, turn right onto N Hanley Rd, then right onto Carondelet Ave. The destination will be on the left.

 

From the West:

 

Take I-64 E and exit at 31A for I-170 N. Exit onto Maryland Ave, turn right onto N Hanley Rd, then right onto Carondelet Ave. The destination will be on the left.

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