Violent crime charges come with severe legal consequences, including long prison sentences, steep fines, and a permanent criminal record. Prosecutors push for harsh penalties, making it critical to have an experienced defense team on your side. At Blankenship Law, we fight aggressively for our clients, leveraging insider knowledge from our experience as former prosecutors to challenge evidence, protect your rights, and secure the best possible outcome.
Convictions often carry mandatory prison time, making an early defense strategy crucial.
Eyewitness testimony is often unreliable, and we investigate inconsistencies that could weaken the prosecution’s case.
Self-defense and mistaken identity are common defenses that can result in case dismissals.
Felony convictions can impact your future, affecting employment, housing, and firearm rights.
Building a Strong Defense Strategy
Violent crime cases are highly complex and require a defense that challenges every aspect of the prosecution’s case. We examine police reports, forensic evidence, and witness statements to uncover inconsistencies and constitutional violations. Learn more about your legal rights.
In cases involving self-defense or false accusations, we use expert testimony, forensic evidence, and case law to establish doubt. Many violent crime cases involve unreliable eyewitness accounts, which we thoroughly scrutinize to uncover inaccuracies. Read about defense strategies.
Whether you’re facing assault, battery, or homicide charges, we develop a tailored defense plan based on your case’s unique facts. Our goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, negotiate favorable plea deals, or secure not guilty verdicts at trial. Contact us for a case evaluation.
80% of wrongful convictions in violent crime cases are due to mistaken eyewitness identification.
Source: Innocence Project
Self-defense claims result in dismissed charges or acquittals in 40% of violent crime cases.
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics
Violent felony convictions can lead to a lifetime loss of firearm rights under federal law.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Violent crimes include assault, battery, robbery, homicide, and weapons-related offenses. Charges can range from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on factors such as injuries, weapon use, and prior convictions.
Yes. If you acted to protect yourself or others from imminent harm, self-defense may apply. Our team gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, and works with experts to build a compelling self-defense argument.
Prior violent crime convictions can result in harsher penalties, including longer prison sentences and enhanced charges. Repeat offenses may fall under habitual offender laws, increasing sentencing severity.
Yes. If evidence is weak, rights were violated, or key testimony is unreliable, charges may be reduced or dismissed. We work to challenge questionable evidence, negotiate plea agreements, or seek case dismissal based on legal errors.
Remain silent and do not answer questions without an attorney present. Anything you say can be used against you. Contact Blankenship Law immediately to ensure your rights are protected from the start.