Melbourne Violent Crime Attorney
Fight Serious Allegations with Help from a Defense Lawyer in Melbourne
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a violent crime in Florida, you can be subject to some of the most serious consequences under the law. As a result, you will need the best possible legal representation to defend your rights and help prevent potential penalties from turning your world as you know it upside down.
At Steven G. Casanova, P.A., our skilled Melbourne criminal defense attorney has the tenacity to defend your rights tirelessly, the knowledge to challenge any evidence against you, and the experience to help you win.
Common Violent Crimes in Brevard County
Whether you didn't know what you were doing was illegal, were driven by desperation, or simply made a momentary lapse in judgment, Florida prosecutors will rarely pay attention to your side of the story. Their primary job is to make the public safer, and they will push for the harshest penalties upon conviction, regardless of your personal circumstances.
Violent crimes and penalties can include the following:
- First-degree murder - capital punishment, including death or life without parole
- Battery - punishable as a misdemeanor; up to 1 year in jail
- Aggravated battery - punishable as a felony; up to 15 years in a state penitentiary
- Manslaughter - punishable as a felony; up to 15 years in a state penitentiary
Your Side of the Story Deserves to Be Heard
As a skilled litigator who practices in state and federal courts, Attorney Steven G. Casanova has a proven track record of success. Our firm works as a team to explore all possible defense options and to develop creative solutions for our clients. When you have been accused of a violent offense, you can rest assured that our team will work hard to help you avoid the maximum penalties.
It can be intimidating to go up against a prosecutor who seems to have endless access to resources and law enforcement agencies. As a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Attorney Casanova knows what is needed to create a strong defense on your behalf.
Our commitment to our clients never falters. At a time when it seems as though the justice system will not listen to your side of the story, you can rest assured that our Brevard County violent crime lawyer can be your constant and trusted partner through every step of this legal process.
We make the prosecution fight fair. Call today.
It is our ultimate goal to help you walk away from an arrest with a newfound hope and clean slate. If you or a loved one has been accused of a violent crime, call our firm to schedule your free and confidential case evaluation.
Learning about your case details will be a crucial step in gathering evidence for your defense, disproving or discrediting police reports, or dismantling a prosecutor's claims. Call us today. Se habla español.
Our Reviews
Our Past Clients Share Their Stories
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I recently referred a client to attorney Steven Casanova and I could not be happier with the result he obtained. Mr. Casanova's knowledge of criminal law and procedure, his years of experience in the courtroom, his great communication skills, the respect he has among his peers, his quick and timely responses to questions and concerns, and his true compassion for his clients makes him an extremely effective lawyer. Using these traits and his ability to strategize and negotiate, he recently and quickly achieved the best possible result for my client who I referred to him for criminal defense in a felony case. Way to go Steve! We all are extremely grateful.- Pamela
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Thank you Steve Casanova, You handled my case very well. I will definitely recommend you to anyone ineed of Justice, thanks again.- Elbert Bahl
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Mr Casanova was available and engaged the first moment we called him. He has been dialed into our case from the moment we hired him, and went the extra miles to represent our loved one. The outcome was the best possible one, and I attribute this 100% to the work Mr Casanova put into our case. Throughout the process, he is always available to us to answer our questions. We cannot thank Mr Casanova enough. He truly is one of the best!!!- Teresa
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I honestly couldn’t have picked a better lawyer to represent me. His confidence and knowledge of the law will put anyone he speaks to at ease. His staff was diligent and responsive to any concerns we had as well. He truly cares for his clients and the end results show. I’m so thankful to have had such a pleasant experience with Mr. Casanova!- Brittany M
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I want to say Mr. Casanova is a very caring and knowledgeable attorney. He took the time to speak to me without any pressure to hire him. I will definitely use his services. Thank you Steve- Lillian
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If you are ever unfortunate enough to get a DUI, I hope you are fortunate enough to get Mr. Casanova to represent you. Steve has a wealth of experience with DUI cases and was able to get a last minute agreement to eliminate one of the penalties in exchange for a charitable donation. He is also very personable and makes himself available whenever you want information or advice.- Former Client
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Mr. Casanova and the staff in his office handle everything for your case and do so in a friendly professional manner. The work Mr. Casanova did for my case was outstanding with results far better than I could have hoped for. If I ever find myself in trouble again, there will be no research needed, I will IMMEDIATELY call Mr. Casanova's office. I suggest if you find yourself needing legal representation, you do the same.- Mike L.
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Mr. Cassanova took my call immediately and spoke to me about my legal situation. He was extremely helpful and even provided advice to me that possibly I may qualify for a public defender. Out of the three criminal attorneys I spoke to in my town, I know that Mr. Cassanova is genuine, emphathetic and truly cares about the people he's serving. Thank you for your time today - I appreciate you. I will be in touch.- Sylvia