Orlando Violent Crimes Lawyer
15 Years of Experience on Both Sides of the Courtroom
In 2019 alone, 81,092 violent crimes were committed. This statistic includes murder, forcible sex offenses, robbery and aggravated assault.
As such, it comes as no surprise that prosecutors are keen on putting violent criminals behind bars. Viewed as some of the most serious crimes a person can commit, violent crimes carry life-altering consequences such as harsh fines and jail sentences. Law enforcement officials waste no time ensuring that defendants face the harshest penalties permitted by the law and will do everything in their power to accomplish that goal.
We know this information because Attorney Carrie Rentz is a former prosecutor who understands how the other side of the law operates. Now that she is a criminal defense attorney, Attorney Carrie Rentz can devise high-caliber defense strategies to counteract the prosecution’s anticipated attacks, meaning you can rest assured that your case is in good hands. Our Orlando violent crimes attorney is one of the handfuls of lawyers who takes the time to get to know her clients, hear their side of the story and build custom defenses tailored to their best interests.
If you would like to learn about how our Orlando violent crimes lawyer can serve you, contact us at (407) 995-6735! We proudly serve clients throughout Orange County and Seminole County.
How Does Florida Define Violent Crimes?
Florida defines violent crimes as those that involve actual or threatened physical harm to a person where there was a reasonable probability of physical harm occurring. Essentially, offenses committed against another person are typically considered violent crimes if they involve physical harm or threats of such harm. That is why the legal penalties for violent crimes are particularly serious compared to other offenses and can include thousands of dollars in fines, lengthy prison sentences and more.
In Florida, common violent crimes can include, but are not limited to:
- Assault
- Battery
- Homicide
- Robbery
- Manslaughter
- Forcible sex offenses
It’s important to keep in mind that these violent crime charges can be enhanced if aggravating factors were present. Aggravating factors increase the severity and blame for a reported crime, and thus increase the legal repercussions as well. Aggravating factors include:
- The defendant’s use of a weapon while committing the offense
- A child was present during the commission of the crime
- The defendant’s prior criminal record
- The defendant caused serious harm to the victim
- The defendant lacked remorse
- The offense was committed during the commission of another crime
Types of Violent Crimes We Handle
With 15 years of experience on both sides of the law, Attorney Carrie Rentz obtains a well-rounded perspective of the criminal court process. She can get into the minds of the prosecutors involved in your case and negotiate for a favorable outcome on your behalf, both in and out of the courtroom.
Clients across Orange County and Seminole County have turned to The Law Office of Carrie L. Rentz, P.A. for proven defense against the following violent criminal charges:
This is not a comprehensive list of the violent offenses we defend, as our experience and skills span a vast range of crimes. However, if you are wondering how we can help you overcome your charges, our team encourages you to schedule a free consultation online or by calling (407) 995-6735 to learn more.
When you retain our Orlando violent crimes lawyer to defend your freedom, you will soon realize why you made the right choice.
Client Stories
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