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Violent Crimes
Violent crimes carry harsh penalties and require a knowledgeable and strategic defense.
A crime of violence is defined as (a) an offense that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or
(b) any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.
(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §1001(a), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2136.)
If you have been charged with a violent crime, the first action you should take is to hire an experienced attorney.
(b) any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involves a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.
(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, §1001(a), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2136.)
If you have been charged with a violent crime, the first action you should take is to hire an experienced attorney.
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I'm Marc Hart. My law firm is devoted exclusively to defending people who have been accused of or charged with committing a crime. As a former prosecuting attorney, I now bring over 36 years of criminal courtroom experience to the defense of every one of my clients in courts throughout Michigan.
Rather than just going for the quick and easy plea, I vigorously fight the allegations, go for the win at trial, or find the leverage necessary to minimize the penalties and consequences in every client’s case. |
What are Violent Crimes?
Violent crimes refer to actions that involve inflicting physical harm on another person, the threat of inflicting physical harm on another person. Typically it refers to harm that is intentionally inflicted, not accidentally. In some cases, the violence utilized in the violent crime is a means to achieving some other criminal purpose such as robbery.
The Law Office of Marc Hart handles all types of violent crime cases, including the following:
Violent crimes refer to actions that involve inflicting physical harm on another person, the threat of inflicting physical harm on another person. Typically it refers to harm that is intentionally inflicted, not accidentally. In some cases, the violence utilized in the violent crime is a means to achieving some other criminal purpose such as robbery.
The Law Office of Marc Hart handles all types of violent crime cases, including the following:
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Sexual assault, rape or stalking
Assault and aggravated assault Negligent homicide Robbery and carjacking Burglary or home invasion Arson or destruction of property Domestic violence |
Child abuse
CCW and gun crimes Assault with a dangerous weapon Ethnic intimidation Felon in possession of firearm Other weapons offenses |
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What are the Legal Penalties for Violent Crime? The seriousness of the violent crime will be taken into consideration when determining legal penalties. The nature of the crime as well as the extent of the victim’s injuries are evaluated. Less serious violent crimes may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, which generally results in jail time of one year and fines. More serious felony violent crime charges, such as murder or kidnapping, could result in a prison sentence of five to ten years or more and fines will likely be ordered. Factors such as the use of a deadly weapon may further increase penalties. |
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What to do if You’ve Been Charged with a Violent Crime
If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, it’s important that you work with an attorney to help protect your rights and build a strategic defense. Choose an attorney with a successful track record of defending violent crime charges.
Former Prosecutor · Experienced Defense Attorney
Marc E. Hart has been practicing criminal law exclusively for three decades, and dBusiness Magazine has named him one of Southeast Michigan's "Top Lawyers" in criminal defense. He began his career as a Wayne County prosecuting attorney, where he was specially chosen to be a member of the elite PROB unit (Prosecutor's Repeat Offender Bureau) within the prosecutor's office, which prosecuted many of Detroit and Wayne County's most notorious violent crime cases.
Mr. Hart successfully prosecuted two no body murder cases (the first prosecutor in Michigan to get such a conviction), convicted a serial rapist for the abduction and violent rape of nine women in Detroit, convicted a teacher for the sexual assault of a student, convicted a police officer for on-duty thefts from citizens, and prosecuted a murderer named on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Having prosecuted the most complex criminal cases, Marc Hart knows what it takes to effectively defend anyone charged with committing any kind of violent crime. Since 1995, he has won not-guilty verdicts and dismissals for countless clients accused of serious felonies such as murder, rape, child molestation, carjacking, robbery and assault.
He routinely challenges illegal arrests, illegal confessions, illegal searches, illegal seizures and misidentifications on Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment and other constitutional and statutory grounds. He engages professional investigators and expert witnesses in computers, firearms, sexual assault, forensics and other scientific specialty areas to fight the allegations. Mr. Hart will carefully listen and be available to you, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your case and devise a case-specific defense strategy that maximizes the likelihood of victory in the courtroom.
If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, it’s important that you work with an attorney to help protect your rights and build a strategic defense. Choose an attorney with a successful track record of defending violent crime charges.
Former Prosecutor · Experienced Defense Attorney
Marc E. Hart has been practicing criminal law exclusively for three decades, and dBusiness Magazine has named him one of Southeast Michigan's "Top Lawyers" in criminal defense. He began his career as a Wayne County prosecuting attorney, where he was specially chosen to be a member of the elite PROB unit (Prosecutor's Repeat Offender Bureau) within the prosecutor's office, which prosecuted many of Detroit and Wayne County's most notorious violent crime cases.
Mr. Hart successfully prosecuted two no body murder cases (the first prosecutor in Michigan to get such a conviction), convicted a serial rapist for the abduction and violent rape of nine women in Detroit, convicted a teacher for the sexual assault of a student, convicted a police officer for on-duty thefts from citizens, and prosecuted a murderer named on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Having prosecuted the most complex criminal cases, Marc Hart knows what it takes to effectively defend anyone charged with committing any kind of violent crime. Since 1995, he has won not-guilty verdicts and dismissals for countless clients accused of serious felonies such as murder, rape, child molestation, carjacking, robbery and assault.
He routinely challenges illegal arrests, illegal confessions, illegal searches, illegal seizures and misidentifications on Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment and other constitutional and statutory grounds. He engages professional investigators and expert witnesses in computers, firearms, sexual assault, forensics and other scientific specialty areas to fight the allegations. Mr. Hart will carefully listen and be available to you, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your case and devise a case-specific defense strategy that maximizes the likelihood of victory in the courtroom.
Words cannot express my gratitude for your kindness and generosity to me through this. I believe in angels, especially my guardian angel, who tends to work overtime! I never knew what to call him – I’ve always wanted to name my angel. I think I’ll call him “Marc”.
R.S.
R.S.
Bold, Aggressive and Trial-Tested
If you or a loved one is accused of committing any kind of violent crime, you need a seasoned violent crimes defense attorney to protect and fight for your rights. Call 248-545-5290 or contact us online. Marc Hart offers a free consultation and his clients are provided with access to the firm day and night, 24/7.
If you or a loved one is accused of committing any kind of violent crime, you need a seasoned violent crimes defense attorney to protect and fight for your rights. Call 248-545-5290 or contact us online. Marc Hart offers a free consultation and his clients are provided with access to the firm day and night, 24/7.
If you've been charged with a crime,
don't let the police run roughshod over your rights!
don't let the police run roughshod over your rights!
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