Violent Crimes

Denver Violent Crimes Lawyers 

Experienced Defense for Violent Crime Cases in Colorado

If you are facing charges for a violent crime in Denver, it is crucial to seek the counsel and representation of an experienced attorney. The potential penalties of a conviction can be life changing. They often include hefty fines, long-term prison sentences, and collateral effects. It is also not uncommon for convictions to limit a person’s housing options or prevent them from seeking certain kinds of employment. Similarly, a conviction can limit a person’s right to vote, own a gun, drive, and more.  

The lawyers at our office serve clients in Denver, as well as many of the surrounding areas. Attorney J.Y. Kang and Attorney Vince Buckmelter are not partners but instead operate their own respective firms, J.Y. Kang PC and Buckmelter Law, LLC. Because they work in the same office, however, they frequently collaborate, providing clients with defense strategies and counsel that have been derived from more than 30 years of experience each. To find out what either Denver violent crimes defense attorney can offer you, schedule a free consultation. 

Violent Crime Charges in Colorado 

In Colorado, convictions for a crime of violence often carry a mandatory DOC prison sentence.  This dangerous charging situation is most usually seen with crimes involving a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury including First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery and Burglary.   From the beginning of the legal process through the Jury Trial, we represent persons who have been charged with all crimes of violence, whether the charges stem from incidents of domestic violence or other circumstances. 

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  • Not Guilty

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  • Not Guilty

    Domestic Violence Jury Trial

  • Charges Dismissed

    Felony Second Degree Assault

  • Charges Dismissed

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Vince Buckmelter

Buckmelter Law, LLC

J.Y. Kang

J.Y. Kang, PC

Violent Crimes in Colorado

Colorado law defines violent crime as acts of force that cause harm to another person. This definition also includes the threat of force, even if it does not result in harm. For the prosecution to convict a person of a violent crime, they must prove that the defendant engaged in a violent act and intended to cause harm by doing so. 

Examples of violent offenses in Colorado include:

  • Assault 

  • Battery

  • Domestic Violence

  • Armed Robbery 

  • Kidnapping

  • Stalking

  • Murder

  • Manslaughter 

Crimes of Violence and Mandatory Sentences 

There are certain offenses in Colorado that the state designates as “crimes of violence.” These differ from standard violent crimes in a few ways. 

First, they involve a deadly weapon. Regardless of whether the defendant used the weapon, threatened to use it, or possessed it at the time of the crime, the presence of it constitutes a crime of violence. Second, the offense will have injured a victim or caused them to die. Courts can charge offenses such as murder, robbery, assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, and others as crimes of violence if these things have happened. 

If a person is convicted of a crime of violence, they will face a mandatory minimum sentence, which a judge typically cannot decrease. Depending on the offense, sentencing ranges from 1.5 to 4 years for lower-level felony crimes to 16 to 48 years for the most severe offenses. For certain sexual offenses such as sexual assault or patronizing a prostituted minor, a crime of violence conviction could result in a life sentence.

Consult with a Denver Violent Crimes Defense Attorney 

Whether you know you are under investigation for a violent crime or already facing charges, do not delay. While cases involving this offense are complex and the stakes are always high, Attorney Kang and Attorney Buckmelter have the experience and know-how for the job. They have collectively served more than 10,000 clients and advocated aggressively for their rights and freedoms. Trust them to do the same for you. Reach out to our office today to schedule a free in-person or virtual consultation.

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  • Experienced Attorneys

    Both Vince and J.Y. have 30 years of trial experience.

  • Former District Attorneys

    Experience on both sides of the courtroom.

  • Trial Experience

    J.Y. and Vince have extensive jury trial experience and each helped thousands of clients resolve their cases through trial or settlement.

  • Direct Access

    No associate attorneys. No assistant attorneys. If you hire one of us, that is who will represent you on your case from start to finish.