Violent Crimes
Defense of Violent Crime Charges in Missouri
If you have been arrested or implicated in a serious violent crime of any kind, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at the Roberts Law Firm in St. Louis. Our trial attorneys have over 20 years of cumulative experience as prosecutors and public defenders, and Greg L. Roberts has served as a municipal judge. We can help you face and overcome your problem on the most favorable terms possible under the facts.
We represent people at all stages of a criminal prosecution, from arrest through sentencing and appeal, who have been accused of such violent crimes as the following:
- Murder, manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or other homicide charges
- Felony and misdemeanor assault charges ranging from simple assault to assault with a deadly weapon or attempted murder
- Federal or state weapons offenses such as felon in possession of a firearm or unlawful possession of a concealed weapon
- Armed robbery, bank robbery, or carjacking
- Violent sexual assault
- "Armed criminal action" (ACA) charges, carrying 3-year minimum sentences, and often charged in connection with drug offenses or property crimes
Our objectives in the defense of any charge of violent crime are to minimize your exposure to punishment through the elimination or reduction of the most serious criminal counts filed against you, while investigating the facts to prepare an effective defense to the remaining charges.
In cases where a negotiated guilty plea to a lesser offense best serves your interests, we continue to protect you through the sentencing phase of your case. The Missouri sentencing guidelines are only advisory, which means that the sentencing judge has a great deal of discretion in determining whether you'll be sent to prison and for how long. Our experienced and thorough work on your behalf in preparation for the sentencing hearing will help ensure that every factor that favors light punishment is brought to the judge's attention and considered.
Sometimes a trial on the merits is the best way to resolve violent crime charges. We'll advise you about the risks and opportunities involved in every decision along the way, and use our trial experience to your best possible advantage.
To learn more about our ability to represent your interests effectively in defense of even the most serious violent crime charges, contact an experienced criminal trial lawyer at the Roberts Law Firm in St. Louis.