Colorado Violent Crime Defense Lawyer

Colorado Springs Violent Crime Offense Defense Attorney

If you are facing Colorado violent crime charges, we can help. At The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., we have more than ten years of experience, which we have devoted to defending clients charged with crimes, including violent crimes. Our Colorado Springs violent crime defense lawyers are ready to put that experience to work for you.

E-mail us or call us at 719-475-2555 for a free initial consultation with an experienced violent crime defense attorney.

If you or a loved one has been charged with a violent crime in Colorado, you can face serious penalties if convicted. Not only will you have to pay steep fines and potentially serve prison time, but you might also face difficulties even after you've served your punishment. Convicted felons forfeit a number of rights and privileges, including the right to vote in federal elections. A permanent criminal record may make it difficult if not impossible to get loans, find insurance at reasonable rates, secure gainful employment, apply for grants, and get licenses.

What crimes are considered "violent" according to Colorado law?

Specific circumstances matter to the classification. In general, felony assault, arson, sexual abuse and rape will all likely be classified as violent crimes, even if no violent act was actually carried out.

Most violent crime cases involve considerable complexity. A defendant must also be mindful of the various jurisdictions in which a violent crime case can be tried. The rules and pragmatics for defending a federal charge are very different than the rules and pragmatics for managing a Colorado state case, for instance.

These challenges notwithstanding, remedies abound for defendants. A person accused of committing a violent crime can potentially “plea bargain” -- that is, admit to all or some of the charges on condition that he will avoid maximum punishment. Alternatively, your lawyer can help you establish an alibi, point out procedural errors on the part of police or attorneys, and argue that your actions were committed in self-defense or were otherwise justified by circumstances.

For immediate help parsing the specifics of your case, dial (719) 475-2555 or e-mail Timothy Bussey on our criminal defense website. Mr. Bussey is an experienced Colorado violent crime defense lawyer, and he practices ethical, aggressive, and informed law.