Charged with a violent crime and need help? Violent crimes like assault, armed robbery, murder, homicide, manslaughter, and rape are among the most serious charges you can face. If you are convicted you may be facing lengthy imprisonment, fines, fees and depending on the case even death. If you or a family member are facing a criminal charges for a violent crime, you need to hire an attorney with experience representing those accused of violent crimes. At Reno Nevada Law we have been representing those accused of violent crimes for over 40 years and have extensive experience and knowledge you need to protect your freedom and future. We will work with you to build a strong criminal defense and seek the best possible result in your case.
Violent Crimes Under Nevada Law
Violent crimes include violent threats or crimes that result in the death or injury of another person. Violent crimes tend to have an especially negative stigma attached to them. Nevada prosecutors fight incredibly hard to prosecute people of violent crimes. There are a wide array of offenses, including the following:
- Arson NRS 205.010
- Armed Robbery NRS 200.380
- Assault and Battery including Aggravated Assault & Battery or Assault Causing Major Injury NRS 200.471
- Kidnapping NRS 200.320
- Domestic violence
- Terrorist Threats
- Manslaughter NRS 2000.040
- Murder NRS 200.030
- Rape and other violent sexual offenses
Assault, Battery and Sexual Assault
The state of Nevada considers Assault to be the attempt to cause physical injury to another or the intentional act or threat that a causes a reasonable person to feel afraid of impending violence. Assault is a crime against a person that is typically followed by a battery or the unlawful physical conduct. This applies to unwanted sexual contact or often an act of violence. Assault is frequently charged with a charge of Battery which is the unlawful use of force against another. Sexual assault refers to unwanted or non-consensual sexual contact such as grabbing or groping but excluding actual intercourse.
Depending on the severity of the charges Assault, Battery and Sexual Assault can be charged as either misdemeanor offenses or felonies. The mere accusation can have a devastating effect on
your life, including serious harm to your reputation, career and personal relationships. If you or a family member has been charged with an Assault, Battery or Sexual Assault related crime call Reno Nevada Law at (775) 786-5791 – we can help!
Homicide and Murder Charges
Homicide is defined as the act of one human being killing another. A person charged with homicide faces a significant amount of time in custody, and in the case of murder, the possibility of never being released from custody. In the extreme case of capital murder, they face being sentenced to death. There are several types of homicide, ranging from manslaughter to capital murder. In some cases, with the assistance of a very skilled defense attorney with significant resources, a murder case could be reduced to manslaughter, or even dismissed due to legal defenses. These are some of the most serious charges in Nevada. If you have been arrested for a homicide related charge, the first thing you need to do is hire a good attorney who has the experience and background to defend you. Lee Hotchkin has represented many homicide cases over the years and is a death penalty-certified attorney.
Additionally these crimes can be charged with enhancements which can carry and additional 1 – 20 years if either (a) a deadly weapon, such as a gun, was used in the murder or (b) the victim was over the age of 60.
Our Approach to Your Defense
You deserve an affordable and experienced violent crimes defense attorney who will aggressively defend you and will fight for your rights call Reno Nevada Law at (775) 786-5791 and put over 40 years of experience on your side! At Reno Nevada Law, we have successfully defended thousands of people facing criminal charges. Beginning with your initial consultation, we will listen to you, we will answer your questions, and begin to build a strategy for the best possible outcome in your case. By the end of this meeting you will have a clear idea of what we can do for you and how we will move forward. With Reno Nevada Law on your side, you will receive unsurpassed legal service and the personalized client care.
We are known for having a passion for the law and how the law can help those in a time of need. This passion is shown in both our extensive knowledge of the law, defense strategies, as well as our compassion towards our clients. It’s our commitment to you, and to all of our clients that truly makes Reno Nevada Law unique. The people we represent are at the center of what we do and the reason we come to work each day. We are here to get the best possible result for you. If you or a family member has been arrested or charged with homicide, seek the counsel of a Reno criminal defense attorney with experience fighting Nevada homicide related cases it’s time to call an experienced lawyer who can help, call Reno Nevada Law at (775) 786-5791 immediately, because when you need a lawyer – experience matters!
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