New York City Violent Crime Lawyer

Violent Crime Arrests in New York

Violent crimes are among the most serious crimes available in New York State law, and encompass the commission of crimes that impose physical damage or force on a victim, or the suggestion thereof. The penalty for a violent crime conviction can officially include death, although New York State has not actually executed a prison for any crime in many years. Nonetheless, convicted offenders can face life in prison under the worst of circumstances. A seasoned New York City criminal defense lawyer can provide valuable insight into your specific case and the potential legal road that lies ahead.

Perez & Cedeño, P.C. is a full-service criminal defense firm that has a broad range of experience in virtually every area of criminal defense. With a special focus on violent crimes committed throughout New York City, we are able to provide superior representation in the following critical areas.

Arson Arson is a well-known crime that occurs when an individual sets fire or explosion to a building or vehicle. A variety of charges exist that can address virtually any scenario, from simple acts of arson that don't harm anyone or any property of value to the most nefarious plots intended to do harm to their victims. Read more about arson...

Aggravated Harassment Aggravated harassment can be charged to an alleged offender when there is sufficient reason to suggest that the individual has engaged in repeated attempts to harass or threaten a victim. Conviction may rely heavily upon eyewitness testimony for this particular charge, and our firm is adept at calling into question the legitimacy of eyewitness claims. Read more about aggravated harassment...

Assault Assault is a relatively common charge that may be issued by law enforcement when an offender is found to have intentionally engaged in a course of action that would result in the physical injury of another. Assault charges can result in serious penalties upon conviction, and should never be taken lightly. Read more about assault...

Carjacking Categorized as a violent crime in New York, carjacking occurs when an individual uses force to rob a victim of their vehicle. This type of crime often involves use of or threats with a deadly weapon such as a firearm, and the penalties for carjacking can grow to include lengthy prison sentences. Read more about carjacking...

Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a persistent problem in New York and throughout the United States, and involves an accused offender seeking to acquire or maintain control in a relationship with a loved one or family member through physical, emotional or mental abuse. Read more about domestic violence...

Gang Assault Gang assault is a crime that is associated with gang members who commit assault against their victims. This crime is charged separately from standard assault charges when there is sufficient evidence to suggest that the offenders had involvement with a gang, which makes the potential consequences for conviction much worse. Read more about gang assault...

Kidnapping There are a number of scenarios that can be associated with kidnapping charges in New York, and all encompass the illegal abduction of a victim. Most common motivations for kidnapping include the pursuit of ransom, the intent to cause injury or to commit sexual assault and others. It's no secret that the penalty for kidnapping is potentially very high, and having a quality lawyer to represent you can be a decisive advantage. Read more about kidnapping...

Manslaughter When an individual unintentionally kills another person through a negligent accident or in scenarios where the offender sought to harm but not kill the person, then the crime of manslaughter can be charged. While manslaughter charges are not as harsh as murder charges, conviction can still be a life-altering event and everything should be done to prevent that from happening. Read more about manslaughter...

Murder Murder is one of the most heinous crimes that exist within New York State law as well as throughout the nation. A person may be arrested for murder if there is sufficient evidence to indicate that the person may have played an active and intentional role in the death of another. Read more about murder...

Weapon Charges There are a variety of charges that can be applied by New York law enforcement officers that are related to the sale, possession or use of firearms to name a few. While there may be a justifiable reason why a person might be wrongly accused of a weapons charge, proving this through a strong defense can be difficult without a skilled attorney at your side. Read more about weapon charges...

Reliable Violent Crime Defense Attorneys in New York City

Our firm has represented many clients in a variety of different criminal defense cases throughout the life of our practice. We are highly skilled at gathering the necessary information to build the best possible arguments in your defense, and will work hard to compel the court to doubt the evidence held by the prosecution. We will fight tooth and nail to make sure that every legal option for a successful defense is exhausted in the pursuit of your freedom. Our firm has built a rock-solid foundation by working to see penalties and charges minimized or even dropped for our clients, and we will continue to seek the most favorable results possible, wherever possible.

If you have been arrested for committing a violent crime against another individual, contact a New York City violent crime defense attorney who can help to provide the best defense possible.