People charged with violent crimes can range from firing a gun at a person during the commission of a crime to a college student in a bar fight. Regardless of the circumstances, violent crimes are serious charges that needed to be treated vigorously.

Violent crimes charges may include assault, battery, aggravated battery, kidnapping, reckless discharge of a weapon, attempted murder, and murder.

When someone is charged with a misdemeanor, the maximum penalty is 364 days in jail. When someone is charged with a felony the minimum prison time is equal to one year or more. Any criminal conviction, whether for a felony or misdemeanor, will be on your criminal record and could hamper your future employment. 

Don't Give Up Hope

Just because you have been arrested and charged with a crime doesn't mean prosecutors can prove their case. Charges can be dismissed, or you could be found not guilty.  Do not give up and make a guilty plea just because you have been charged!

When your future is on the line, choosing the right attorney can make a difference. At the Law Offices of Kyle J. Humphrey, we take all criminal charges seriously. In our over 20 years of representing people charged with violent crimes in Kern County, we have built a reputation in the judicial system for credible and aggressive representation.

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