Individuals who are being suspected or accused of a violent crime should know that they have the right to request legal representation from our criminal defence solicitors in London. From the beginning, you should know that in the United Kingdom any type of violence against others is considered violent crime and here are included not only murder or homicide but also robbery and sexual offences. In England and in Wales, the legislation specifies two types of trials as follow:

•    summary: it refers to trials in the Magistrates Court;
•    indictment: the process takes place in the Crown Court.
 

The process for a violent crime can begin in the Magistrate Court and end here and also the magistrate can convict you in the Court of Law and send for a sentence to the Crown Court. If you need help in any case of violent crime, our defence solicitors in London can provide legal representation during the trial. According to the CSEW (Crime Survey for England and Wales), an act is considered violent when it involves assault which wounds others. Also, the survey specifies if the particularity of the crime implies injury or not.  According to CSEW, the following acts are also considered violent:

•    crimes;
•    homicides;
•    violence with or without injuries.

Difficult situations such as fraud accusations require special attention and support from experts in the field. We, therefore, recommend that you contact our fraud solicitors in London and discover our complete legal services. If you are kept in custody, we can help you apply for bail.
 

To understand better the concept of violent crime one should consider this an act where an offender uses force by all means against a victim. An act does not have to end with a murder to be considered violent, acts like robbery, kidnapping, terrorism, or drug offences can be framed in the category of violent crime, depending on the circumstances and the particularities of the case. Related to violence there are also public disorders that may include injuries and in this case, the authorities have the right to classify them as violent crimes. If you are suspected of a violent crime act you have the right to talk to a legal representative and we suggest soliciting assistance from one of our criminal solicitors in London, as our team is specialized in a wide range of violent crime cases. 

Besides robbery or kidnapping, a violent crime may involve hate crimes, manslaughter, domestic violence, rape, assault or violence under the influence of alcohol. These situations may lead to murders in most cases, and complete investigation is necessary. Our defence solicitors in London is able to represent you in the court of law if you have been accused of violent crimes as the ones mentioned above and sent into custody until the first hearing. It is good to know that you can also be released on bail after a short analysis of your criminal record and if the authorities consider you are not a threat to society until your case gets in the court of law.

We invite you to watch a comprehensive video about the legal representation we can offer in cases of violent crimes in UK: 

 

Violent crimes take place at home, in the street, in clubs, bars or even at a workplace. In most situations, the victims are direct targets for the offenders, in other words, they know their potential or future victims. According to the laws in UK, the victims who survived a violent crime have the right to defend themselves and to solicit legal assistance.
 

As mentioned earlier, manslaughter is part of violent crime cases: gross negligence, unlawful act, or motor manslaughter result in the victim’s death. The intention to kill or harm someone is also part of manslaughter or violent crimes in the UK and are punished in accordance with the law.  Persons charged with manslaughter can go directly to prison, but we remind you that our solicitors in UK may legally represent you in a court of law because they have a vast experience in cases of violent crimes.

Dealing with the violent crimes in the UK Court of Law

Sentences for violent crimes in the UK

In the UK, the maximum sentence for violent crimes is life in prison, but most defendants are released on parole after serving 12 or 15 years, for a single murder, for example. It is good to know that the UK government has amplified the time to be served in prison, also called “tariffs”, for the worst criminals. For serious offenders, determinate terms of detention are still extensively applied.

A criminal defence solicitor in London will properly analyze your case and all the circumstances and then will offer legal advice and representation. It is recommended to ask for help if you find yourself accused of violent offences. A suitable approach of your case is mandatory, in order to receive the best possible result.
 

Dealing with the violent crimes in the UK Court of Law

If you need to be represented in a minor offence case, please contact our team of criminal solicitors in London.