VIOLENT CRIMES

If you or someone you know has been accused of the alleged commission of a violent crime such as: aggravated assault then speak to the staff at Kendra I. McCrae, Attorney-at-Law LLC.  Mrs. McCrae-Kane is a former prosecutor with over 25 years of experience, thereby arming her with the required knowledge and skill you deserve if you are seeking the best result for you or your loved ones’ criminal matter.  As a former Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney, Mrs. McCrae-Kane has a unique edge over many of the other criminal defense firms in Philadelphia.  Mrs. McCrae-Kane’s grasp and superior knowledge of Philadelphia’s criminal law, evidence and procedure, make her the best choice when seeking the best result for you or your loved ones’ criminal matter.  To learn more about your legal options, contact the law office of Kendra I. McCrae, Attorney-at-Law LLC, so that together we can review the Commonwealth’s evidence and construct a legal strategy designed to offer the best result.

 

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Aggravated assault is charged if you attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another, or cause such injury intentionally, knowingly or recklessly under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life.  Aggravated assault is also likely to be charged if you cause or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to a member of a protected class (such as a police officer, probation officer, teacher, parking enforcement officer); or attempt by “physical menace” (meaning through use of a threatening gesture with or without verbal communication) to put any of those previously mentioned as being members of a protected class in fear of immediate serious bodily injury while in the performance of their duty.

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ROBBERY

Robbery graded as a felony of the first degree requires the Commonwealth prove beyond a reasonable doubt that, during the course of a theft, you either inflicted/threatened to inflict "serious bodily injury" or committed/threatened to commit a felony of the first or second degree (such as rape).  If only "bodily injury" is threatened or caused during commission of a theft, then you are probably simply looking at a charge of robbery in the second degree.  If no injury is caused or reasonably threatened (such as that associated with a purse snatching) then robbery of the third degree is likely to be charged. 

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