Protecting Your Rights, Your Freedom, and Your Future

Violent crime accusations can carry some of the most serious consequences under Connecticut law, including lengthly jail sentences, life-altering criminal records, and permanent damage to your reputation.

If you’re facing charges for assault, robbery, kidnapping, homicide, or any crime involving force, it’s critical to have an experienced defense attorney on your side from the beginning.

At Emily Shouse, Criminal Defense Attorney, I provide aggressive and strategic representation for individuals charged with violent offenses across Connecticut. My goal is simple: to protect your rights and fight for the best possible outcome in your case. I understand the need for an attorney who will not look at you with judgment, but with compassion every step of the way.

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I represent clients facing all types of violent criminal charges, including:

• Manslaughter and Homicide

• Assault and Aggravated Assault

• Domestic Violence and Strangulation

• Robbery and Armed Robbery

• Burglary and Home Invasion

• Threatening

• Unlawful Restraint

• Kidnapping

• Weapons-related Offenses

• Sexual Assault

Each case is unique, and the penalties depend on the severity of the alleged act, the presence of weapons, and accused person’s prior record, among other factors.

Understanding Connecticut’s Violent Crime Laws

Under Connecticut law, violent crimes are prosecuted aggressively by the State’s Attorney’s Office. Many of these crimes are felony offenses that can lead to additional factors to consider such as mandatory minimum sentences, firearm restrictions, lengthy probation time, loss of professional licenses, and more.

Even misdemeanor charges such as simple assault, can carry jail time and life-altering collateral consequences.

A conviction can affect:

• Employment and professional licenses

• Immigration status

• Gun ownership rights

• Family and custody arrangements

• Housing

• Education

• Reputation

That is why it’s essential to work with a defense attorney who understands the law and the human side to every case.

Defense Strategies for Violent Crime Charges

When I take on a violent crime case, I look beyond the accusations. I investigate facts, challenge weaknesses in the evidence, and build a strong defense that tells your story.

Possible defense strategies including:

• Self-defense or the defense of others

• Lack of intent

• False accusations

• Mistaken identity

• Insufficient evidence

• Unreliable witnesses

• Violation of constitutional rights, like illegal searches and coercive interrogation

• Mitigation

In many cases, early legal intervention can lead to dismissals, reduced charges, lesser sentences, and diversionary programs, that avoid jail time and preserve your record and prevent consequences that will greatly impact the rest of your life.

Why Choose Emily Shouse, Criminal Defense

When your freedom and future are on the line, and you have a lot to lose, this is exactly when you need not only a lawyer, but an advocate who will fight hard for you. Attorney Emily Shouse is:

• Focused exclusively on Connecticut criminal defense

• Experienced with both serious felony and misdemeanor cases

• Compassionate, judgment-free, and accessible during representation

• Dedicated to providing personalized defense strategies, not cookie-cutter representation or providing the bar minimum by just appearing in court

• Dedicated to protecting your rights at every stage of your case

If you or a loved one has been arrested or is under investigation for a violent offense in Connecticut, don’t wait. Contact Attorney Emily Shouse today for a free, confidential consultation.