{"id":1008,"date":"2023-04-20T21:21:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T21:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/?page_id=1008"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:50:09","slug":"shreveport-violent-crimes-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/es\/shreveport-violent-crimes-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Shreveport Violent Crimes Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1008\" class=\"elementor elementor-1008\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d0f0ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d0f0ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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Defense for Violent Crime Charges in NWLA\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31c06ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31c06ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Violent-Crimes-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1009\" alt=\"Shreveport Violent Crimes Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Violent-Crimes-Attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44894fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44894fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prosecutors in Louisiana are aggressive when it comes to pursuing violent crime charges. Being charged (let alone convicted) of a violent crime can bring about harsh consequences, potentially ruining your career, reputation, and entire future. That\u2019s why, if you or a loved one have been charged with a violent crime in Louisiana, it is absolutely imperative that you seek the help of a skilled criminal defense attorney to mitigate the consequences you face.<\/p><p>Shreveport\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/\">Bossier City criminal defense attorney<\/a> Michael J. Vergis has handled a number of violent crime cases in his career and knows what it takes to aggressively defend and protect his clients. He is well-known in the legal community for his tenacious defense of clients facing serious felony charges and his impressive track record of victories in court. With Mr. Vergis on your side, you are guaranteed to receive individualized attention and accessibility while he helps you navigate the stressful and often confusing world of the Louisiana criminal justice system.\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Charged with a violent crime? Speak with the attorneys at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/\">Law Office of Michael J. Vergis<\/a> today for a free consultation regarding your case. To get in touch, give our law firm a call at <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> or complete our online intake form.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ab8c0 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b3ab8c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">SCHEDULE A <b>FREE CONSULTATION<\/b> TODAY!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9413550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9413550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is a Violent Crime?<\/h2><p>A violent crime involves the use, attempted use, or threat of force against another person or their property. While many violent offenses include a deadly or dangerous weapon, a weapon is not required for a charge to qualify as a violent crime under Louisiana law. As a result, this category includes a wide range of offenses, such as certain sexual crimes, kidnapping, aggravated arson, sexual battery, armed robbery, and stalking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c30a8b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c30a8b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shreveport-homicide-attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2184\" alt=\"shreveport homicide attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shreveport-homicide-attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shreveport-homicide-attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shreveport-homicide-attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/shreveport-homicide-attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12150e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12150e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Violent Crime Charges in Bossier City and Shreveport<\/h2><p>Louisiana <a href=\"https:\/\/usafacts.org\/answers\/what-is-the-crime-rate-in-the-us\/state\/louisiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consistently reports<\/a> a high violent crime rate (in 2024, we ranked 5th overall in the nation for states with the highest violent crime rates), with the Bossier City and Shreveport violent crime rates ranking among the highest in the state.\u00a0<\/p><p>As a result, prosecutors in Shreveport and Bossier City pursue violent crime cases aggressively. Convictions can lead to severe penalties, including lengthy prison sentences, steep fines, and lasting consequences that affect employment, housing, and civil rights.<\/p><h2>Types of Violent Crime Cases We Handle<\/h2><p>The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis defends individuals facing all types of violent crime charges in Louisiana. The offenses listed below represent some of the cases the firm is prepared to handle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad111b elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"2ad111b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4481\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4481\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Defending Against Assault and Battery Charges<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4481\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4481\"><p>In Louisiana, assault and battery are related but distinct offenses. Assault involves the intent or credible threat to cause bodily harm, even if no physical contact occurs. For example, making a threat to hit someone while appearing able to carry it out can support an assault charge. Battery occurs when unwanted physical contact takes place, whether or not it results in serious injury. In simple terms, assault is the threat, while battery is the act itself.<\/p><p>These charges can range from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, including aggravated assault, depending on factors such as injury severity, weapon involvement, and prior history. Convictions can lead to jail time, fines, and a lasting criminal record, making early legal defense essential. A qualified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/assault-and-battery-lawyer\/\">assault and battery lawyer<\/a> focuses on whether intent, ability, and fear of imminent harm were actually present.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4482\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4482\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Domestic Violence Allegations and Violent Crime Charges<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4482\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4482\"><p>Domestic violence allegations in Louisiana can quickly escalate into serious violent crime charges. Accusations involving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/domestic-violence-attorney\/\">domestic abuse battery in Louisiana<\/a> may arise from disputes between spouses, partners, or family members and often lead to mandatory arrest, protection orders, and enhanced penalties. In some cases, prosecutors also pursue related offenses, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/child-endangerment\/\">child endangerment charge in Louisiana<\/a>, when children are present or allegedly exposed to harm during the incident.<\/p><p>These cases move fast and carry lasting consequences, including jail exposure, fines, firearm restrictions, and permanent marks on a criminal record. Because domestic violence allegations can elevate otherwise lower-level offenses into violent crimes, early legal defense is critical to challenge the evidence, protect your rights, and limit long-term damage.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4483\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4483\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Manslaughter and Heat of Passion Cases<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4483\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4483\"><p>Manslaughter charges often involve allegations that a death occurred during a sudden emotional confrontation rather than with premeditation. These heat-of-passion cases may arise from arguments, fights, or rapidly escalating situations where intent is disputed. While the charge is less severe than murder, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/shreveport-violent-crimes-attorney\/manslaughter\/\">manslaughter sentence in Louisiana<\/a> can still include lengthy prison time and life-altering consequences.<\/p><p>Careful case analysis and early defense strategy are essential when facing manslaughter allegations in Northwest Louisiana. As a seasoned Bossier City and Shreveport criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Vergis plays a critical role in examining provocation, intent, and mitigating factors that can reduce exposure or challenge the charge altogether.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4484\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4484\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Homicide and Serious Felony Violence Defense<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4484\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4484\"><p>Louisiana treats homicide offenses with the highest level of severity, and prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/louisiana\/2016\/code-revisedstatutes\/title-14\/rs-14-29\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisiana Revised Statute 14:29<\/a>, the state recognizes five grades of homicide: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter, negligent homicide, and vehicular homicide. Each charge carries different elements, burdens of proof, and sentencing exposure.<\/p><p>Cases involving negligence or motor vehicles, such as vehicular homicide charges in Louisiana, still bring life-changing consequences, including long prison sentences and permanent felony records. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/negligent-homicide\/\">Louisiana negligent homicide lawyer<\/a> must closely analyze accident reconstruction evidence, intent, causation, and statutory defenses. Anyone facing these allegations needs an experienced Bossier City-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/shreveport-violent-crimes-attorney\/homicide\/\">Shreveport homicide attorney<\/a> who understands Louisiana homicide statutes and knows how to defend against the most serious felony charges.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4485\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4485\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Violent Sex Crime Charges<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4485\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4485\"><p>Not all sex offenses are considered to be violent crimes, but certain offenses, such as sexual assault and rape, are in fact violent. This is because these crimes require the element of force or the threat of force if the victim resists. Criminal consequences for sex crime convictions are severe and include a lifelong criminal record as well as mandatory sex offender registry. They also disqualify you from certain employment opportunities and make it difficult for you to stay in touch with loved ones.\u00a0<\/p><p>To minimize the effects of these kinds of criminal accusations, it is important to reach out to an experienced sex crime attorney immediately. Shreveport and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/sex-crimes-attorney\/\">Bossier City sex crime attorney<\/a> Michael J. Vergis will work tirelessly to defend your legal rights and protect your future when you face sex crime allegations. <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-4486\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-4486\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Weapons and Firearm Allegations Connected to Violent Crimes<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-4486\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-4486\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/gun-crimes\/\">Louisiana weapons charges<\/a> frequently involve firearms or any other deadly weapon when prosecutors claim the item was used, displayed, or possessed in a way that caused fear, physical harm, or bodily injury. When a weapon is involved, charges that might otherwise be lower-level offenses can carry far more severe consequences.<\/p><p>A criminal conviction tied to a weapon can result in mandatory jail time, enhanced sentencing ranges, and long-term restrictions on firearm ownership. Because these cases often hinge on intent, possession, and use, skilled legal representation from a criminal law attorney is essential to challenge the evidence and limit the impact of weapon-related allegations.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96a7b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c96a7b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Penalties for Violent Crime Convictions in Louisiana<\/h2><p>A violent crime conviction carries serious and lasting consequences under the state\u2019s legal system. Depending on the charge, penalties may include lengthy prison sentences, placement on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/blog\/louisiana-probation-and-parole\/\"> Louisiana probation and parole<\/a>, and substantial fines. Courts may also impose strict conditions such as mandatory counseling, protective orders, and ongoing supervision.<\/p><p>In addition to incarceration, some cases involve community service, loss of civil rights, firearm restrictions, and permanent felony records that affect employment and housing. Because sentencing exposure varies widely by offense and prior history, working with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/criminal-defense\/felony-charges-attorney\/\">felony defense lawyer in Shreveport<\/a> and Bossier City is critical to protect your rights and pursue the best possible outcome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e247668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e247668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1010\" alt=\"Bossier City Violent Crimes Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f769cd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f769cd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why You Need an Experienced Bossier City-Shreveport Criminal Defense Attorney\u00a0<\/h2><p>Violent crime allegations in Louisiana carry high stakes and demand immediate action. When you face criminal charges like these, you need a law firm that understands the legal process and can build a strategic defense based on the facts, the evidence, and the law.<\/p><p>As a dedicated Bossier City and Shreveport violent crimes lawyer, Michael J. Vergis provides focused, personalized service from start to finish. He works to protect your rights at every stage, explains your options clearly, and pursues the best available path, whether that involves negotiating for reduced charges, fighting for dismissal, or taking your case to a jury trial. He and his legal team carefully review the evidence and the events leading to the accusation so your defense is grounded, compelling, and results-focused.<\/p><h2>Know Your Rights!<\/h2><p>If you have been accused of a crime, understanding your constitutional rights is incredibly important. These protections apply from the moment law enforcement makes contact and can shape how your case unfolds.<\/p><p>Your core rights include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb05c77 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"fb05c77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The right to remain silent and not answer questions from law enforcement<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The right to speak with an attorney before giving any statement<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The right to refuse consent to searches without a warrant<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f2069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03f2069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Asserting these rights early helps protect you from self-incrimination and preserves your ability to mount an effective defense.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-911f590 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"911f590\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1011\" alt=\"Shreveport-Bossier City Violent Crimes Attorney\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-800x400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Shreveport-Bossier-City-Violent-Crimes-Attorney-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0584b4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0584b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Facing Violent Crime Charges? Call Shreveport Violent Crimes Lawyer Michael J. Vergis ASAP<\/h2><p>A criminal case involving violent crime accusations demands immediate action. If you are facing criminal charges for a violent offense in Bossier City and Shreveport, LA, as well as the surrounding North Louisiana communities, the Law Office of Michael J. Vergis is here to provide a strong defense backed by extensive experience and personal attention. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/about\/\">Attorney Michael J. Vergis<\/a> has defended clients accused of violent crimes for more than 25 years and remains committed to guiding clients through the legal process with clarity and focus.<\/p><p>Our law firm offers free initial consultations so you can learn your legal options at no upfront cost to you. Call <a href=\"tel:3186983724\">(318) 698-3724<\/a> or use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjvergis.com\/contact\/\">online intake form<\/a> to discuss your case with an experienced attorney today.<br \/><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is considered a violent crime in Louisiana?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A violent crime in Louisiana involves the use, attempted use, or threat of force against another person or their property. A deadly weapon is not required for an offense to qualify as violent. 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