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Making the right decision on who your Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyers will be can have a significant impact on the success and outcome of your case. It is important to pick a firm known for empathy, compassion, and respect – as well as a firm with a winning streak in the courtroom: and we can tick every single box.
We offer advice and assistance on a wide range of legal topics within the criminal law sector, from murder to assault charges, and can work with you to help ensure that you secure the outcome that you deserve for your case.
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Atlanta Criminal Lawyer
Your Criminal Defense Attorney in Atlanta GA
We specialize in providing first-class assistance in the world of criminal law: but just what does this mean?
Criminal law refers to the laws which govern what people do when they are accused of committing crimes. The term ‘criminal’ means someone who has broken the law, and this includes those who have been charged with an offense or convicted of a crime.
The purpose of criminal law is to protect society by ensuring that individuals comply with the rules set out by the government. This is done through the use of legislation, and the enforcement of these laws by the courts.
So How Can We Help?
Our team of legal experts can offer help, support, and litigation in a wide range of areas and offenses across the criminal code, and these include:
So How Can We Help?
Our team of legal experts can offer help, support, and litigation in a wide range of areas and offenses across the criminal code, and these include:
Murder
Felony murder is amongst the most serious of criminal offenses and occurs when somebody unlawfully kills another person. It is often referred to as homicide, and if you are found guilty of murder, then you could face life imprisonment. Unlike other states, state laws in Georgia do not consider first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and third-degree murder; instead, the legal definition states that any killing with malice aforethought, or any killing without provocation will be considered murder. The federal courts will use the circumstances of the case and the guidance of penal law to determine the punishment.
Manslaughter
Manslaughter, also known as an unintentional killing, occurs when somebody causes death without intending to do so, and there are two main types: involuntary manslaughter, and voluntary manslaughter.
Involuntary manslaughter is defined as being: ” A person commits the offense of involuntary manslaughter in the commission of an unlawful act when he causes the death of another human being without any intention to do so by the commission of an unlawful act other than a felony.”
while voluntary manslaughter occurs when: “A person commits the offense of voluntary manslaughter when he causes the death of another human being under circumstances which would otherwise be murder and if he acts solely as the result of a sudden, violent, and irresistible passion resulting from serious provocation sufficient to excite such passion in a reasonable person.”
In order for voluntary manslaughter to apply, there must be no gap in the time between the provocation and the act – if any time has elapsed, this unlawful killing will be considered in the same way as a murder committed.
Depending on the circumstances of the case, certain crimes may be downgraded from murder to the lesser offense of manslaughter if it cannot be proven that the defendant intentionally committed murder or unlawful killing, or if there is a mitigating factor involved.
Both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter charges will require you to prove that you did not intend to kill the victim and that you were aware of the risk of causing their death – and this can make manslaughter cases very complex and tricky to navigate. Some self-defense cases may also fall into this category, as the key element is a lack of specific intent to kill. If you face a manslaughter charge, give yourself the best chance by arming yourself with a first-class legal defense.
DUI
A DUI charge is a criminal act that can have serious consequences for the rest of your life and in Atlanta, is deemed as being in control of a vehicle with a blood alcohol count (BAC) of 0.08% or above – this is reduced to 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21. It is also illegal to drive while impaired by drugs or medication, and punishment, if convicted, can range from fines to license suspension, and even prison time for repeat offenders, depending on the circumstances.
Having an experienced DUI lawyer is crucial for helping you to fight these charges.
Felony Criminal Defense
A felony criminal defense lawyer will be able to assist you throughout the entire process of defending against a felony criminal offense. A felony criminal offense are those generally considered to be the most serious type of criminal offense and are defined as being those that carry a maximum penalty of more than 5 years in jail. They include:
Arson – where you deliberately start a fire
Burglary – where you break into a building with intent to commit a crime
Robbery – where you take something from somebody else
Rape – where you sexually penetrate someone without consent
Kidnapping – where you abduct somebody
If you are facing a felony criminal offense, it is vital that you get the best legal representation available. Our team of experienced attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome.
Assault
An assault is any unlawful act intended to cause physical harm to another person. If you are found guilty of assault, then you may face up to five years in prison. The main types of assault charges include :
- Common Assault: where the assault involves touching the body of another person
- Aggravated Assault – where the assault involved using a weapon such as a knife or gun
- Sexual Assault – where the assault occurred during sexual activity
You should seek the advice of our team of expert lawyers immediately after being arrested because we can provide you with the best possible legal representation.
What Makes A Good Criminal Lawyer?
There are a number of elements to look out for when choosing your criminal attorney, and these include:
- ●Experience – make sure that your lawyer has been practicing law for many years and gives you access to
- ●Availability – if they are unable to represent you in court, then you won’t be able to rely on them to help you through the whole process.
- ●Background - you need to make sure that the lawyer you choose has a background in criminal law and plenty of experience in winning cases of this nature.
The good news? We can tick every single one of these boxes. Our team of highly skilled criminal lawyers have decades of combined experience and have represented thousands of clients. You can trust us to give you the best possible chance of success.
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What Makes A Good Criminal Lawyer?
There are a number of elements to look out for when choosing your criminal attorney, and these include:
- ●Experience – make sure that your lawyer has been practicing law for many years and gives you access to
- ●Availability – if they are unable to represent you in court, then you won’t be able to rely on them to help you through the whole process.
- ●Background - you need to make sure that the lawyer you choose has a background in criminal law and plenty of experience in winning cases of this nature.
The good news? We can tick every single one of these boxes. Our team of highly skilled criminal lawyers have decades of combined experience and have represented thousands of clients. You can trust us to give you the best possible chance of success.
