Case Type: Criminal Defense
Original Charges: Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, and Possession of a Firearm or Knife During the Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies
Location: Fulton County, Georgia
Date Resolved: October 2026
Result: First Offender Plea; Straight Probation With No Jail Time
Case Overview
Our client was charged in Fulton County, Georgia, with Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, and Possession of a Firearm or Knife During the Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies. These are serious felony charges, and the prosecutor’s original offer was 10 years to serve.
Our Approach
Rather than accepting the prosecutor’s offer, our defense team worked toward a resolution under Georgia’s First Offender Act, which allows eligible defendants to complete their sentence without a conviction being entered.
Case Result
Our client entered a plea under the First Offender Act and received a sentence of straight probation with no jail time to serve. Probation will terminate after three years if our client completes all requirements, and the charges will not be on the client’s record.
Why This Result Matters
The difference between the original offer and the final outcome was the difference between 10 years in prison and none. Under the First Offender Act, our client also has the opportunity to move forward without a felony conviction.
If you are facing felony charges in Fulton County, the first offer from the prosecutor does not have to be the last. Talk to our team about what may be possible in your case. Call us for a free consultation: 770-800-2000.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its individual facts and circumstances.