VIOLENT THREATS CHARGES
Criminal acts that involve the threat of violence in the commission of the act are labeled as violent crimes. The threat of violence may or may not include the use of a weapon. However, if a weapon is used the offense will most often carry with it enhanced punishment. A person may be charged with a violent threat in connection to any of the following crimes, among others: robbery, armed robbery, assault, battery, murder, manslaughter, gang crimes, kidnapping, domestic violence, hate crimes, sexual assault, and terrorist threats. Under federal law the punishments for a violent threat are varied and may include: imprisonment, large fines, probation, and/or parole. Furthermore, the charges and sentencing may be enhanced if the defendant used a weapon in the commission of the threat or has a prior conviction on his or her record.
Because of the life-threatening consequences of a violent threat conviction it is important that you seek the services of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney immediately if you have been charged with or are being investigated for a violent threat. At Kestenbaum, Eisner, & Gorin, LLP, our attorneys have over 50 years combined experience in criminal defense and we will work hard to provide you with a successful defense. Because of the complexity of federal laws and court systems, it is very important that your lawyer have a good amount of experience in federal court rooms. Now is not the time to entrust your case to an attorney who is ill-equipped to handle your violent threat charge. You should contact our firm as soon as possible to be directed to a lawyer who will address your charges in a way that will positively resolve your case.