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Atlanta Violent Crimes Lawyers

In Georgia, with the exception of Battery, violent crimes are usually felonies, which carry very lengthy terms of incarceration and generally do not become eligible for parole quickly, if at all. Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Cruelty to Children, Elder Abuse, Armed Robbery, and Home Invasion are all considered to be violent crimes. A conviction for a majority of violent crimes can result in life imprisonment. Because of the seriousness of the crime and the severity of the punishment, a lot of individuals, who are charged with a violent crime, end up in a jury trial. Our criminal defense attorneys gained most of their trial experience by defending clients, who were accused of committing violent crimes, during jury trials. Our experienced criminal defense trial lawyers have obtained many “Not Guilty” verdicts after jury trials for violent crimes, including Battery, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Home Invasion, Kidnapping, and Murder. If you are charged with a violent crime, you need our criminal defense lawyers aggressively advocating for your freedom from the moment you are arrested until the moment a jury comes back with a verdict. Some common Georgia violent crimes we handle include:
  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Armed Robbery
  • Home Invasion
  • Domestic Violence
  • Simple Battery
  • Battery
  • Aggravated Battery
  • Terroristic Threats
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Simple Assault
  • False Imprisonment
  • Kidnapping
  • Hijacking a Motor Vehicle
  • Cruelty to Children
  • Unlawful Street Gang Activity
  • Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officer
  • Arson

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Case Results

NOT GUILTY – MURDER

Client charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. During trial, the co-defendant testified for the State and identified our client as the shooter. During cross examination, we impeached the co-defendant’s testimony with prior inconsistent statements and revealed to the jury any plea deals in exchange for testifying against our client. Following four hours of deliberations, the jury returned verdicts of “Not Guilty” on all three counts. Read MoreLess

NOT GUILTY – MURDER

Client was charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. The State offered client to plead guilty and be sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole. Client rejected that offer and proceeded forward with a jury trial. After a 3-day trial and 1 hour of deliberations, the jury found client “Not Guilty” on all counts. Read MoreLess

NOT GUILTY – AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and was facing 20 years in prison. The State’s best offer was 10 years in confinement, so client proceeded to jury trial. After approximately 30 minutes of deliberations, the jury found client “Not Guilty”. Read MoreLess

NOT GUILTY – ARMED ROBBERY LIFE, HOME INVASION, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND MORE

Client, along with a co-defendant, was charged with Armed Robbery, Home Invasion in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, Hijacking a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and was facing a total of 2 life sentences plus an additional 90 years in prison. Client also had a separate Armed Robbery case pending, in which client admitted responsibility. In an effort to resolve both cases, client offered to plead to the Armed Robbery and asked the State to dismiss the 8-count indictment against him. The State refused and the case proceeded to a jury trial. After a 3-day trial and approximately 30 minutes of deliberations, the jury found the client “Not Guilty” on all 8 counts-day trial and approximately 30 minutes of deliberations, the jury acquitted the Client of all 8 counts. Read MoreLess

FIVE COUNTS OF FELONY MURDER REDUCED TO AGGRAVATED ASSAULT UNDER THE FIRST OFFENDER ACT

Client charged with 5 counts of Felony Murder. After filing a Statutory Speedy Trial Demand, and 3 days prior to trial, the State offered to dismiss 4 counts of Felony Murder and reduce the fifth count to an Aggravated Assault. Client received 1 year in confinement, followed by 9 years of probation, under the First Offender Act. Read MoreLess

TWO COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DISMISSED

Client was charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault and two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. After rejecting the State’s plea offer of 10 years in prison, we announced ready for trial. On the second day of trial, the State’s witnesses gave inconsistent stories. The State was forced to dismiss all charges against our client. Read MoreLess

FELONY OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICER REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with felony Obstruction of an Officer and Entering Auto. After announcing ready for trial, the State dismissed the Entering Auto and reduced the felony Obstruction down to a misdemeanor Obstruction, with 12 months of probation. Read MoreLess

FELONY OBSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICER REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with felony Obstruction of an Officer. We were able to negotiate with the State to reduce our client’s felony charge down to a misdemeanor Obstruction with 12 months of probation.

FELONY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault. After announcing ready for trial, the State dismissed the Aggravated Assault and client plead guilty to a misdemeanor Simple Battery with 12 months of probation.

SIMPLE BATTERY DISMISSED

Client was charged with a Simple Battery. Following a pre-trial hearing, the case was dismissed by the Judge.

ARMED ROBBERY, HIJACKING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND MORE DISMISSED

Client was charged with Armed Robbery, Hijacking a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. After announcing ready for trial, the State was forced to dismiss all charges against our client.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND KIDNAPPING DISMISSED

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and Kidnapping. After announcing ready for trial, the State was forced to dismiss all charges against our client based on lack of evidence.

TERRORISTIC THREATS DISMISSED

Client was charged with Terroristic Threats. The State was forced to dismiss all charges against our client based on lack of evidence.

TERRORISTIC THREATS DISMISSED

Client charged with Terroristic Threats. The State was forced to dismiss all charges against our client.

SIMPLE BATTERY DISMISSED

Client was charged with Simple Battery. The State was forced to place our client’s case on the Dead Docket. Case was later dismissed.

POINTING A GUN AT ANOTHER PERSON DISMISSED

Client was charged with Pointing a Gun at Another Person. After announcing ready for trial, the State was forced to place our client’s case on the Dead Docket. Case was later dismissed.

SIMPLE BATTERY DISMISSED

Client was charged with Simple Battery. After announcing ready for trial, the State was forced to place our client’s case on the Dead Docket. Case was later dismissed.

TWO COUNTS BATTERY DISMISSED

Client was charged with 2 counts of Battery. After announcing ready for trial, the State was forced to place our client’s case on the Dead Docket. Case was later dismissed.

PROBATION FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND FELONY OBSTRUCTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and felony Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer. After rejecting the State’s plea offer, which included prison time, we presented mitigation evidence at sentencing to the Judge and our client was sentenced to only 5 years on probation. Read MoreLess

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR, PROBATION

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and two counts of Possession of a Knife During the Commission of a Crime. After rejecting the State’s plea offer of 5 years in prison, we announced ready for trial. Before trial, the State agreed to reduce our client’s Aggravated Assault to a misdemeanor Battery, and our client only received 12 months of probation and no jail time. Read MoreLess

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT REDUCED TO TERRORISTIC THREATS, PROBATION

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; client was facing 30 years in prison. The State reduced the Aggravated Assault to Terroristic Threats and dismissed the Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. Client pled guilty and was sentenced to 3 years on probation. Read MoreLess

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and was facing 20 years in prison. After filing a Statutory Speedy Trial demand, the State offered to reduce the Aggravated Assault to a misdemeanor Reckless Conduct. Client accepted the State’s offer and was sentenced to time served. Read MoreLess

ROBBERY, FALSE IMPRISONMENT AND MORE DISMISSED

Client, along with a co-defendant, was charged with 2 counts of Robbery, False Imprisonment, and Possession of Cocaine. Client was facing a total of 53 years in prison. After investigating the case and providing our findings to the State, the State dismissed client’s case because they did not have sufficient evidence to proceed forward with prosecution. Read MoreLess

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DISMISSED

Client, along with 2 co-defendants, was indicted for Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; client was facing a total of 30 years in prison. This case involved a drive-by shooting and the State’s first offer was 10 years in confinement, followed by a number of years on probation. Client had 2 additional cases pending at the same time. The State’s best offer was 5 years in confinement, to resolve all 3 pending matters, but client rejected that offer. On the day before client’s jury trial was scheduled to begin, the State placed this case on the Dead Docket due to lack of evidence. The case was later dismissed. Read MoreLess

PROBATION UNDER FIRST OFFENDER ACT FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime for shooting someone while they were riding away on their bike. Client was facing 25 years in prison. After preparing and announcing ready for trial, the State offered client a probated sentence. Client was sentenced to 10 years on probation under the First Offender Act. Read MoreLess

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DISMISSED

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and facing 20 years in confinement. After announcing ready for trial, the State dismissed this case.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DISMISSED

Client was charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime for shooting a person at the airport. After thorough investigation and witness interviews, a Motion for Immunity from Prosecution was filed on client’s behalf. On the day of the hearing, the State offered to dismiss client’s case. Read MoreLess

TERRORISTIC THREATS REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with Terroristic Threats and was facing 5 years in prison. The State reduced charge to a Disorderly Conduct and client was sentenced to 12 months on probation.

TERRORISTIC THREATS REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with 2 counts of Terroristic Threats and was facing 10 years in prison. The State dismissed one count and reduced the second count to a Disorderly Conduct. Client was sentenced to time already served.

ARMED ROBBERY, POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME AND MORE DISMISSED

Client was charged with 2 counts of Armed Robbery, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime, and Criminal Trespass, and was facing 2 life sentences plus an additional 6 years in prison. After a thorough investigation, which resulted in the complaining witness admitting that he lied to the investigators about the incident, the State reduced 1 count of Armed Robbery to a misdemeanor Theft by Taking and dismissed the remaining 3 counts. Client pled guilty to the misdemeanor Theft by Taking and was sentenced to time already served under the Conditional Discharge Statute. Read MoreLess

SIMPLE BATTERY DISMISSED

Client was charged with Simple Battery. After preparing for trial and announcing ready, the State dismissed this case.

SIMPLE BATTERY DISMISSED

Client was charged with Battery and Simple Battery. After filing a Speedy Trial Demand on our client’s behalf, the State dismissed the case.

FELONY OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client charged with Felony Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officer and was facing 5 years in prison. After preparing the case for trial, the State offered to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor obstruction. Client accepted the offer and was sentenced to 12 months on probation. Read MoreLess

FELONY OBSTRUCTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR

Client was charged with felony Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officer and was facing 5 years in prison. After preparing the case for trial, the State offered to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor Obstruction. Client accepted the offer and was sentenced to 12 months on probation. Read MoreLess

OBSTRUCTION DISMISSED

Client was charged with misdemeanor Obstruction. After we filed a Motion to Dismiss, the State dismissed this case.

SIMPLE ASSAULT DISMISSED

Client was charged with Simple Assault for pointing a gun at someone. The State offered to dismiss this case, if Client agreed to surrender the gun. Client surrendered the gun to law enforcement and the case was dismissed.
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