Violent Crimes
Offenses Involving Serious Bodily Harm
Generally, any crime that causes injury to another is characterized as
a violent crime. Violent offenses are severely punished under the New
Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated. Violent crimes range from domestic
abuse to sexual assault,
murder to manslaughter, and they are generally felonies punishable by a prison sentence and high
fines. In our New Hampshire towns and communities, allegations of violent
crimes can lead to disturbing results, as press accounts prior to any
conviction often shape public opinion. Police officers, prosecutors and
courts typically take a hard line in the face of such allegations, imposing
high bail and restrictive bail conditions.
That is why an individual should not hesitate to hire a New Hampshire criminal
defense lawyer right away if facing charges of any violent crime.
Our criminal defense attorneys include former prosecutors and seasoned
defense lawyers, they have experience tending to high profile criminal
cases, managing press concerns and reshaping a case to improve the outcome.
When serious allegations surface, they snap into action quickly, tending
to bail issues and working to secure the release of a client.
As a case progresses and depending on the allegation, they request and
review medical records, enlist top experts in the field and work with
our clients in order to identify effective defenses. Our lawyers believe
firmly in effective pretrial litigation, researching and drafting motions
to suppress evidence and motions
in
limine seeking to exclude and limit the use of certain evidence in court. Our
criminal defense attorneys find that preparing well for trial regularly
creates opportunities to resolve case and where those discussions fail,
our criminal defense attorneys regularly take their cases to trial.
New Hampshire laws generally define serious bodily harm as any form of
injury or disfigurement, extreme mental anguish or trauma, disease or
loss of impairment of a sexual or reproductive organ. The criminal lawyers
at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. have a detailed understanding of these intricate
laws and can fight your charges from every possible angle.
We also work as a team, which means a lot since we are one of the largest
criminal law firms in New Hampshire. With our team on your side, you can have peace
of mind in the competency of your defense. Call today to learn more!
New Hampshire Criminal Lawyer: Fighting for You
For more than 30 years, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. has represented defendants
in criminal cases across New Hampshire, Southern Maine and Northern Massachusetts.
No matter the size or scope of the criminal allegation facing you or a
loved one, we want to help. Whether you've been charged with murder,
been falsely accused of rape, assault or another violent crime, our New
Hampshire criminal law defense team has the experience to avoid or minimize
jail time, limit the impact on your criminal record and defend your criminal
case with both passion and dignity. Our criminal attorneys include members
of state and
federal criminal defense organizations, members of our criminal defense team have received high
ratings on Avvo and have been selected for inclusion in
Super Lawyers®,
The Best Lawyers in America® and the Union Leader's "40 Under 40" list.
Contact our firm right away to get started on your defense. You cannot afford to hesitate
when facing charges of a violent crime.