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Violent Crime Defense Lawyer

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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What Does a Violent Crime Defense Lawyer Do?

A criminal defense attorney provides specialized legal defense for individuals accused of serious offenses involving physical harm or the threat of harm, such as assault, robbery, homicide, domestic violence, and other violent acts.

Here’s a breakdown of the key roles and responsibilities of a violent crimes lawyer:
  • Reviewing the circumstances of the arrest, ensuring your rights weren’t violated.
  • Analyzing the prosecution’s evidence and identifying any weaknesses.
  • Collecting evidence that can refute the prosecution’s case.
  • Creating a strong defense strategy that’s tailored to your situation.
  • Assessing the potential penalties of a conviction.
  • Advising you of the possible consequences of a criminal record, conviction, or plea.
  • Negotiating with the prosecutor.
  • If you go to trial, your attorney’s job is to convince the jury that the prosecution failed to meet the burden of proof.
  • If convicted, your experienced attorney will help you seek post-conviction relief to reduce the penalties and jail time. 

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What Are Examples Of Violent Crimes?

Examples of violent crimes include:

01Assault

Intentionally committing a crime of violence by causing physical harm or injury to another person.

02Battery

Striking or making harmful contact with another person without their consent.

03Homicide

The unlawful killing of another person can be classified as murder (intentional killing) or manslaughter (unintentional killing).

04Robbery

Taking property from another person or entity through force, threats, or intimidation

05Sexual Assault

Forcing or coercing someone to engage in sexual activity against their will is a sex crime. 

06Rape

Non-consensual sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration.

07Domestic Violence

Any form of violence or abuse that occurs within a domestic or intimate relationship, including physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse.

08Kidnapping

Illegally taking and holding someone against their will, often involving force or deception.

09Assault

Including misdemeanor assault or third-degree assault, a person can be charged with assault for inflicting fear of an injury on another.

10Aggravated Assault

A more serious form of assault that involves the use of a deadly weapon or results in severe injury.

11Arson

Intentionally setting fire to property or structures can endanger lives and cause bodily harm.

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What Types of Criminal Charges Does the Legal Team at the Hines Law Firm Handle?

At the Hines Law Firm, our criminal defense attorneys often handle cases involving the following types of charges:

First and Second Degree Murder

The most severe violent crime is murder. Any murder in Georgia carries a minimum sentence of life imprisonment. Other harsh penalties can include death, life in prison without parole, or a lengthy prison sentence.

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.

Voluntary and Involuntary Manslaughter

Manslaughter involves killing another without premeditation or planning. Manslaughter can be classified as involuntary or voluntary.

Voluntary manslaughter occurs when there is no previous plan or criminal intent to kill, but an intentional killing takes place.

Involuntary manslaughter is defined as a death that has occurred with a lack of intent due to an act of criminal negligence or recklessness.

Battery

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

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.

Vehicular Homicide

A person can be charged with vehicular homicide if they’re operating a motor vehicle and unintentionally cause the death of another by:

  • Reckless stunt driving
  • Illegally passing a school bus
  • Reckless driving
  • Cause an accident that results in the death of another person, then leaving the accident scene.
  • Fleeing from law enforcement after the officer has ordered the driver to stop the vehicle

At the Hines Law Firm, we understand the complexity of vehicular manslaughter charges and have extensive experience creating effective defense strategies to help achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. 

Kidnapping

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

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 a violent crime lawyer at the Hines Law Firm.

 

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If you are facing violent crime charges, a violent crimes attorney at Hines Law can guide you through the legal process, protect your rights, and create a strong defense to have the charges reduced or dismissed.

If you want to avoid severe penalties, reduce felony offenses, seek a plea deal, or have your legal rights protected, it is crucial that you seek legal counsel from our criminal defense law firm today.

Our expert criminal lawyers have decades of experience handling violent crime convictions, so we are prepared to provide an aggressive defense. 

Let our legal team guide you through the complex legal process every step of the way and recover the compensation you deserve as soon as possible.

Contact us to schedule a confidential consultation with one of our legal professionals today. 

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