Violent Crimes Defense Attorneys

Being charged with a violent crime can cause fear, anxiety, and uncertainty about your future. Violent crime charges are among the most serious offenses in Washington State, carrying lengthy prison sentences, strike designations, and lifelong consequences. At the Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer, we provide experienced, aggressive defense for violent crime charges throughout Southwest Washington, fueled by personal attention and considerable experience defending residents in Clark County, Cowlitz County, and Skamania County.

Types of Violent Crime Offenses We Defend

Kidnapping / False Imprisonment

Kidnapping charges require the prosecution to prove intentional abduction with the intent to hold a person for ransom, facilitate the commission of a felony, inflict bodily injury or emotional duress, or interfere with a governmental function. These are among the most aggressively prosecuted violent crimes in Washington.

Murder / Manslaughter

Murder charges require evidence of intentional killing with malice aforethought. Charges may also apply when death occurs during the commission of a felony. Manslaughter involves reckless or criminally negligent conduct resulting in death. These charges carry decades in prison or life without parole.

Vehicular Homicide / Vehicular Assault

Vehicular homicide and vehicular assault charges arise when a person operating a vehicle while intoxicated causes an accident resulting in death or serious bodily injury. These cases often involve complex forensic evidence and toxicology analysis.

Arson

Arson involves intentionally setting fire to buildings or areas, causing significant damage and/or endangering lives. First degree arson is a Class A felony carrying up to life in prison.

Drive-By Shooting

Drive-by shooting is often charged as a Class 2 Felony and can carry up to 21 years of imprisonment. These charges are prosecuted aggressively and carry severe sentencing enhancements.

Assault

Assault charges involve inflicting fear of imminent bodily injury on another person. Washington recognizes four degrees of assault, ranging from gross misdemeanor Assault 4 to Class A felony Assault 1, with first and second degree assault designated as strike offenses.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is one of the most serious matters in the American criminal justice system, carrying severe penalties including lengthy prison sentences and mandatory sex offender registration.

Criminal Harassment

Criminal harassment charges encompass stalking, excessive contact at unreasonable hours, and related threatening behavior. Depending on the circumstances, harassment can be charged as a gross misdemeanor or elevated to a Class C felony when death threats are involved.

What We Handle

• Assault in the first through fourth degree
• Murder and manslaughter
• Kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment
• Vehicular homicide and vehicular assault
• Arson and drive-by shooting
• Sexual assault offenses
• Criminal harassment and stalking
• Domestic violence offenses

How We Can Help

Our defense representation is fueled by experience and determination. We provide personal attention to each case and bring considerable experience defending residents throughout Southwest Washington State. Our defense strategies include:

• Conducting thorough independent investigations
• Building self-defense, defense of others, and justification arguments
• Challenging eyewitness identifications and forensic evidence
• Negotiating charge reductions to avoid strike designations
• Preparing for trial with experienced litigation support

If you or a loved one faces violent crime charges, contact Law Office of Erin Bradley McAleer immediately. These cases require immediate, experienced legal representation to protect your rights from the moment of arrest.