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Chesterfield Violent Crimes Attorney

Violent Crimes Attorney Serving Chesterfield

Have the police in Chesterfield arrested you on suspicion of committing a violent crime? If so, you could be facing the prospect of a hefty fine, an extensive prison term, and the stigma of a criminal record. Don’t make the mistake of going up against the criminal justice system alone. Instead, protect your rights and interests by working with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer who can help you seek a favorable outcome under the circumstances of your case. Contact Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. today for an initial case evaluation to discuss how a violent crimes attorney can help you resolve your charges in Chesterfield. 

Why Choose a Violent Crimes Defense Lawyer from Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C.?

Being prosecuted for a violent offense can put your freedom and future at risk.  The choice of legal representation in your criminal case is one of the most important decisions you can make at this juncture. Choose Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. to help you protect your rights and seek a positive resolution to your charges because:

  • Our attorneys have over 50 years of combined legal experience. During our firm’s existence, we have become some of Missouri’s preeminent criminal defense lawyers, building a track record that includes over 25,000 criminal cases. Our experience has allowed us to develop the knowledge and skills to tackle the most complex cases.
  • As former prosecutors and military lawyers, we have unique insights into how the government prepares criminal cases. These insights allow us to develop tailored, innovative legal strategies to combat the prosecution’s allegations in the most effective manner. 
  • We take an aggressive approach to legal defense. Our attorneys prepare every case for trial, ensuring a robust defense at every stage.
  • Our legal team has earned a reputation as staunch courtroom opponents who will not rest until we have secured favorable results for our clients.

Violent Crime Cases We Handle

At Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C., our legal team represents clients facing prosecution for violent crimes such as:

  • Homicide
  • Assault
  • Domestic violence
  • Kidnapping
  • Sexual assault/rape
  • Carjacking
  • Arson
  • Robbery 
  • Burglary

We defend clients facing charges in both state and federal courts in Missouri. Our firm also helps clients seeking to expunge their criminal records in order to obtain a clean slate.

Defenses to Violent Crime Charges

People charged with violent crimes may assert various factual or legal defenses to defeat the prosecution’s case and seek a more favorable resolution to their charges. Common defenses used in violent crime cases include:

  • Lack of intent: A defendant may assert that the evidence fails to prove that they acted with the criminal intent required by the charged statute; for example, a defendant charged with assault/battery may claim that they inadvertently contacted the alleged victim. 
  • Self-defense/defense of others: Defendants charged with assault or homicide may claim that they acted in self-defense or defense of others due to the imminent threat of violence or injury posed by the alleged victim.  
  • Mistaken identity: A defendant may challenge the reliability of a victim’s or eyewitness’s identification by highlighting factors impairing the victim’s/witness’s view of the perpetrator or the police’s use of an improperly suggestive identification procedure. 
  • Alibi: A defendant may deny having committed the alleged violent crime by presenting alibi evidence that proves they were elsewhere when the crime occurred. 
  • Lack of evidence of the crime: A defendant may assert that the prosecution’s case lacks evidence proving that the alleged crime occurred, such as when prosecutors have no evidence that the alleged victim sustained injuries or they do not have the victim’s corpse/remains in a homicide case. 
  • Challenges to forensic evidence: When a case involves forensic evidence like DNA, fingerprints, or ballistics, defendants may seek to undermine the reliability of the prosecution’s evidence by challenging the scientific validity of the prosecution’s forensic testing. 
  • Unlawfully obtained evidence or statements: A defendant may seek to exclude evidence from the prosecution’s case by arguing that investigators obtained evidence or statements through an unlawful search that lacked a warrant or probable cause or an interrogation of the defendant where investigators failed to advise them of their rights or coerced a confession or inculpatory statement. 

 

Consequences of a Conviction for a Violent Crime

A conviction for a violent offense can result in various legal and personal consequences for a defendant. First, a conviction will lead to a criminal sentence that may impose penalties such as probation, incarceration, fines, and restitution (which reimburses a victim for financial losses sustained due to the defendant’s crime). In Missouri, potential jail or prison terms for violent crime convictions include:

  • Class A felony: Ten to 30 years in prison or life imprisonment
  • Class B felony: Five to 15 years in prison
  • Class C felony: Three to 10 years in prison
  • Class D felony: Up to seven years in prison
  • Class E felony: Up to four years in prison
  • Class A misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both jail time and a fine
  • Class B misdemeanor: Up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both jail time and a fine
  • Class C misdemeanor: Up to 15 days in jail, a fine of up to $700, or both jail time and a fine
  • Class D misdemeanor: A fine of up to $500

 

Violent crime convictions can have other long-term consequences beyond a criminal sentence, including a criminal record that can follow a convicted individual long after they complete their sentence. The stigma of a violent offense can make it extremely difficult for convicted individuals to pursue employment, housing, or educational opportunities.

The potential adverse effects of a conviction for a violent offense make it critical for a person charged with a violent crime to seek dedicated, knowledgeable legal counsel to pursue a favorable resolution that protects their reputation, freedom, and future so they can move forward with their lives as soon as possible.

How Can an Attorney Help You Resolve Your Charges?

Prosecutors vigorously pursue convictions and severe penalties for violent crimes. As such, you need experienced legal representation to help level the playing field so you can stand up for your rights and interests. A criminal defense attorney from Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. can assist you with pursuing a fair and favorable outcome to your case involving violent crime charges by:

  • Thoroughly investigating your charges to obtain all favorable evidence to help you build the most robust defense case possible
  • Reviewing the facts to evaluate your legal options for obtaining the best possible outcome under the circumstances
  • Helping you understand the details of your charges, including the potential outcomes, so you have the resources you need to make informed decisions
  • Challenging the prosecution’s allegations at each stage of your case, including seeking to exclude evidence that police unlawfully obtained by violating your rights or to dismiss charges due to a lack of evidence
  • Vigorously pursuing the most favorable outcome to your charges, even if that means going to trial to fight the prosecution’s case or assert your innocence.

 

Contact Our Firm Today to Discuss Your Legal Options

If you’ve been arrested and charged with a violent crime in Chesterfield, you need experienced legal representation to defend your rights, reputation, and freedom. Contact Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. today for a confidential consultation with a violent crimes defense lawyer and discuss your options for seeking a favorable resolution to your charges.

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