Crimes of violence
Crimes of violence are a large area of criminal law and cover offenses from simple assault all the way to mayhem and great bodily injury. Violent crimes are a major focus of law enforcement throughout California, and there has been a statewide push to severely punish those accused of committing them.
The penalties determined by lawmakers are extremely harsh, including strike offenses and mandatory prison sentences if convicted. Attorney Mark Anthony Raimondo has developed the knowledge and skills to handle complex violent-crime cases.
The truth must be investigated
If you or someone you love is charged with a violent offense, the issues can be daunting. Police may be more concerned with making an arrest than discovering the full truth of what happened. No individual charged with a violent crime should enter the system without support from a skilled, experienced attorney.
Defense issues that must be explored
Mr. Raimondo has handled hundreds of cases in which clients were charged with one or more violent offenses. Issues of factual innocence, self-defense, a lying witness, mistaken identity, and mitigation all need to be thoroughly explored.
Violent-crime cases handled
- PC 245 — assault with a deadly weapon
- PC 187 — murder
- Spousal-abuse allegations in their various forms
- Child abuse with or without great bodily injury
- Robbery with or without gang enhancements
- Aggravated assault or mayhem
- Battery against an individual or spouse
- Child, elder, or animal-abuse allegations
- Harassment
- Carjacking
- Arson
- Kidnapping
- Mayhem
Preparation from the beginning
Over the years, Mark has obtained dismissals, reductions, and jury not-guilty verdicts in violent-offense cases. Proper preparation, investigation, and motion work are crucial. Because of strike laws and mandatory prison sentences, it is important to have a quality attorney on the case from the beginning.
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The Law Offices of Mark Anthony Raimondo are available 24/7 at 661-827-8000.