Violent Crimes Attorney in Solano County

Crimes against Individuals and Property

Violent crimes cover a large range of offenses against persons and property. Such crimes against people include assault & battery, manslaughter, sexual assault including rape, assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence and murder. Robbery, burglary, auto theft, embezzlement, extortion and other theft crimes would be considered violent crimes against property. In either case, the penalties that a person convicted of these crimes will face can be harsh and may change the course of a person's life.

At Petty and Warshawsky, Attorneys at Law, we have over 35 years of combined experience in dealing with criminal offenses. We have successfully defended persons charged with first degree murder, those with "three strikes" and other life-term cases. Commonly, when an individual has been charged with any sort of violent crime, they are treated and looked upon as guilty even before a trial. We believe a person is innocent until proven guilty and we back up our belief with hard work and dedication. A dedicated Solano County criminal defense lawyer can be the assistance you need to prevail against the charges you face.

Vacaville Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Benicia, Suisun City, Fairfield, Dixon, Vallejo, Woodland, Contra Costa & Rio Vista

When addressing violent crimes, the law speaks of crimes against the "person" of another. The word "person" has a specific meaning in this context. It is meant to convey the idea of freedom of a person to move about willfully and has to do with the integrity and health of the body. Crimes against a person, therefore, would include when an individual imprisons or harms another's body in any way. The mere threat of harm is also considered a crime and will be prosecuted. An unsuccessful attempt to hurt another can also be charged as a crime.

Punishments and penalties for violent crimes depend upon the crime itself, any special circumstances surrounding it and any prior criminal convictions. Stiff fines, probation or parole, community service, and jail or prison sentences are likely consequences for conviction on violent crime charges. In some cases, an individual can be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death sentence. Let our success in handling violent crime offenses go to work for you.

We proudly serve the Solano County communities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Suisun City, Woodland, Contra Costa and Rio Vista.

Contact a violent crimes attorney in Solano County when you are a loved one has been charged with a crime of violence against a person or property.