Non-violent crimes are those crimes that do not involve the use of any force or injury to another person. Most non-violent crimes involve some sort of property crime such as larceny or theft. The seriousness of a non-violent crime is most often measured in terms of economic damage or loss to the victim. Non-violent crimes are usually punishable by a fine or short jail sentence.
However, just because the crime isn’t classified as violent, doesn’t mean you may simply get a slap on the wrist. In fact, some non-violent crimes can have far harsher punishments than violent crimes. The punishment for a non-violent crime takes into account the specific crime, the accused’s past criminal record, the prosecutor’s sentence recommendation.
If you have been charged with a non-violent crime, the most important thing to do is act quickly! From the moment you are arrested, the prosecutor begins working on your case. If you hesitate to take action, you are wasting valuable time—time that your criminal defense attorney could be using to prepare your case.
For over 30 years, the attorneys at Ray Giudice, P.C. have represented people charged with every type of non-violent crime. At a time like this, you need to hire an expert—a criminal defense attorney who will aggressively fight to protect your rights and freedom, and do what it takes to achieve the best possible results for your case.
If you have been accused or arrested for a non-violent crime, contact our office (404) 554-8800, or call Ray’s cell (404) 964-4185, to schedule an appointment for a free consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.