Violent Crimes
Violent crimes in Florida are defined as an aggressive act against a person or property that threatens, inflicts, or attempts to inflict physical harm. Violent crimes can be classified as either a felony or misdemeanor.
Violent crimes in Florida can include:
- assault;
- aggravated assault;
- battery;
- aggravated battery;
- all forms of domestic violence;
- sexual battery;
- burglary;
- robbery;
- false imprisonment;
- kidnapping; or
- child abuse.
The penalties for violent crimes in Florida depend on whether the crime is classified as a felony or misdemeanor, whether a weapon or firearm was used, and whether anyone was injured.
Attorney for Violent Crimes in Pinellas County, FL
If you were charged with a violent crime in Pinellas County, FL, contact an attorney at Sammis Law Firm. We represent clients prosecuted at the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) in Clearwater, FL.
Contact us for a free consultation to discuss the charges pending against you, the criminal penalties for that crime, and the best defenses to avoid the typical penalties.
Our office is located at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd Suite 701, Clearwater, FL 33762-3820.
Call 727-210-7004.
Additional Resources
Violent Crime Statistics in Pinellas – Visit the website of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to find information from the Criminal Justice Analytics Bureau concerning crimes statistics for Pinellas County, FL. The website had links to a summary of UCR Data that includes the population, total arrests, total index offenses, and violent crime rate. Also, find the annual crime report abstracts for Pinellas County, FL, organized by year.
This article was last updated on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
