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Anyone who is accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty. After you have been accused of a crime, you have the right to secure legal representation. When you hire a violent crime defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm, they will protect your rights and advocate for your best interests during each stage of the case.
When you hire a violent crime defense attorney on our legal team, they will conduct an in-depth investigation of the alleged crime and determine the best defense strategy to fight the charges you’re facing and reduce the penalties of a potential conviction.
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When you hire a violent crime defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm, they will help during this challenging time by:
Examples of violent crimes include:
Intentionally causing physical harm or injury to another person.
Striking or making harmful contact with another person without their consent.
The unlawful killing of another person can be classified as murder (intentional killing) or manslaughter (unintentional killing).
Taking property from another person or entity through force, threats, or intimidation
Forcing or coercing someone to engage in sexual activity against their will.
Non-consensual sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration.
Any form of violence or abuse that occurs within a domestic or intimate relationship, including physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse.
Illegally taking and holding someone against their will, often involving force or deception.
Including misdemeanor assault or third-degree assault, a person can be charged with assault for inflicting fear of an injury on another.
A more serious form of assault that involves the use of a deadly weapon or results in severe injury.
Intentionally setting fire to property or structures, can endanger lives and cause bodily harm.
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At the Hines Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys often handle cases involving the following types of charges:
The most severe violent crime is murder. Any murder in Georgia carries a minimum sentence of life imprisonment. Other penalties can include death or life in prison without parole.
A first-degree murder conviction carries penalties of death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. First-degree murder is characterized by intent that’s premeditated, deliberate, planned, and willful.
Second-degree murder occurs while committing a felony. If you’re faced with either of these charges, you must contact an experienced violent crime defense lawyer right away.
Manslaughter involves killing another without premeditation or planning. Manslaughter can be classified as involuntary or voluntary. Manslaughter is voluntary when there is no previous plan or intent to kill, but an intentional killing takes place. Involuntary manslaughter is defined as a death that has occurred due to an act of criminal negligence or recklessness.
Many people aren’t aware that a person can be charged with simple battery just by touching another in an offensive and harmful manner. Aggravated battery involves the purposeful touch of another in an offensive or harmful manner, causing serious bodily injury.
Assault involves presenting the threat of violence against another. Aggravated assault involves the attempt to rape, kill, rob, or murder with a deadly or dangerous weapon. Our violent crime defense lawyers have handled many assault cases over the years and know how to build a strong case against the prosecution to get your case dismissed or the charges reduced.
A person can be charged with vehicular homicide if they’re operating a motor vehicle and unintentionally cause the death of another by:
At the Hines Law Firm, we understand the complexity of vehicular manslaughter charges and can create an effective defense strategy to help your case achieve the best possible outcome.
A person can be charged with kidnapping when they steal away or abduct another without a warrant or lawful authority, holding that person against their will.
Arson involves the intentional act of setting a property on fire. In Georgia, arson is a felony, with arson in the first degree carrying the harshest penalties. If you’re facing arson charges, you must contact the violent crime defense lawyer at the Hines Law Firm. We can guide you through the legal process, protect your rights, and create a strong defense to have the charges reduced or dismissed.
Our highly experienced lawyers will contact you for a Legal Consultation.
If you are facing criminal charges, you must take legal action as soon as possible. At the Hines Law Firm, our violent crime defense lawyers are on your side. We will work with you to help clear your name. Our goal is to help you achieve the best possible outcome, whether it’s a reduction of charges, a dismissal of charges, or an acquittal. Contact us today to schedule a legal consultation with an experienced violent crime defense lawyer to learn more.
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