Georgia Violent Crime Attorney

At Conaway & Strickler, P.C. our Atlanta criminal defense attorneys aggressively defend the rights of clients throughout Georgia, and are nationally recognized for our successful case outcomes. For more than a decade, our Atlanta defense lawyers have successfully defended clients charged with various felony and misdemeanor charges, and we may be able to help you in your time of need. If you have been charged with murder or manslaughter, assault and battery, armed robbery, or domestic violence in Georgia, you should immediately contact an experienced Georgia violent crime defense lawyer at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. for a free consultation.

Types of Violent Crimes in Atlanta, Georgia

There are numerous types of violent crime for which a person may face criminal charges, including:

Murder/Manslaughter - Unlawfully taking the life of another person is typically categorized as murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter. Depending on the circumstances of the offense, a person convicted of murder may face life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Armed Robbery - Even if a robbery is not committed with an actual firearm or weapon, a person may be charged with armed robbery, because in the State of Georgia a robbery which is committed with an offensive weapon, replica of a weapon, or device resembling a weapon is considered an armed robbery. Georgia Code 16-8-41 states that "(a) A person commits the offense of armed robbery when, with intent to commit theft, he or she takes property of another from the person or the immediate presence of another by use of an offensive weapon, or any replica, article, or device having the appearance of such weapon. The offense of robbery by intimidation shall be a lesser included offense in the offense of armed robbery. (b) A person convicted of the offense of armed robbery shall be punished by death or imprisonment for life or by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years."

Battery - Battery is the act of striking, hitting or touching another person against their will. Georgia law defines this offense as the use of physical force against another person, with the intent to cause injury.

Assault - An assault is defined as an attempt at or threat of causing bodily injury to another person, putting that person in reasonable fear for their safety.

Assault and Battery - Assault and battery are often grouped together in criminal charges, because a person will make an attempt at injuring another person and will then carry it out, thus committing assault and battery.

Consult an Atlanta violent crime lawyer immediately!

Being arrested for any type of violent crime is very serious, and you should hire a skilled Atlanta violent crime attorney immediately to ensure that your rights are being aggressively defended. Otherwise, you may face years of imprisonment or possibly worse - depending on the circumstances of your case.

Contact an Atlanta criminal defense attorney from our firm today regarding your charges.