Provo Violent Crime Defense Attorney

About Violent Crime Defense in Provo

If anyone is charged with a violent crime it is crucial to your defense to obtain the services of a Provo criminal defense lawyer.  Violent crimes are those crimes where force or the threatened use of force against the victim is used in the committing of a crime.  These include such crimes as assault and battery, murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and domestic violence.  It can include crimes committed without a weapon.

Charges for a violent crime can negatively impact the rest of a person's life and should be taken seriously.  Violent crimes can be charged as various levels of misdemeanor or various levels of felony, each with their own penalties.  Depending on the seriousness of the charges misdemeanors bring a penalty of up to 1 year in jail plus fines, while felonies can include very stiff fines as well as sentences up to life imprisonment and even a death sentence.   If you have been arrested for a violent crime, speak with an accomplished criminal defense attorney at the Zabriskie Law Firm for a consultation and complete examination of the conditions surrounding your arrest to determine what defense strategy could be employed on your behalf.

Violent Crime Defense Lawyer in Provo

The circumstances of violent crimes are often complex and need a thorough review against state and federal laws.  Every potential defense should be consulted and an effective strategy mapped out to defend your case.  With combined experience of 50 years of litigation and over 400 jury trial victories, our firm will work to protect your rights and pursue avenues where we can get charges reduced or dismissed whenever possible.  Instances do occur when people are falsely accused or where mitigating circumstances were present but not made known prior to the arrest.  Act quickly and contact the firm before the case progresses further.

Contact a Provo Violent Crime Defense Attorney if you have been charged with a violent crime in the Provo area.  Our attorney team will review your case to determine your best course of action.