Atlanta Violent Crime Attorney

Aggressive Legal Representation Against Accusations of Violent Criminal Offence

If you have been accused of committing a violent offense in the state of Georgia, there is no time to lose. You will soon be facing harsh punishments and long-term penalties that can impact your life, as well as the lives of your family, long into the future. To keep your liberty and your rights, you will need to make a powerful criminal defense case with the support of a skilled Atlanta violent offense attorney.

Contact us now at (404) 777-0735 so The Law Office of Ahmad R. Crews can support you during this crucial time.

Accusations of Murder, Homicide, and Manslaughter

The act of murder has always been viewed as the most deviant and horrific behavior in our society, which is why it is always given the most severe punishment, not only in the state of Georgia but throughout the country as well. Murder is defined under 18 U.S.C. § 1111 as unlawfully taking the life of another human being by cold-blooded, willful intention.

Unlike any other cases of homicide, such as accidental homicide or manslaughter, murder involves the perpetrator maliciously taking time to think about and plan the death of another person. If you have been found guilty of murder, you will likely be imprisoned for the rest of your life or even be given the penalty of capital punishment. This is why you should immediately get in contact with our lawyer if you have been charged with murder.

What Are Domestic Violence Offenses?

Domestic violence is the tragic occurrence of where a victim suffers abuse, harassment, neglect, or threat of violence from a family member or a person who has a current or past relationship with the victim. These forms of abuse can be physical, mental, emotional, or even financial, and cover such offenses like neglect of a child, spousal or domestic partner violence, or abuse of an elderly person.

It is unfortunate that domestic violence cases have been increasing rapidly across the country. However, it is also a worrying matter that sometimes these cases are blown out of proportion, or even perpetrated by the alleged victim for wrongful gain or revenge. Such false offenses dishonor the true victims and must be resolved quickly, or you can face detrimental penalties for the rest of your life, including being separated from your family and having a permanent record.

The Differences Between Simple Assault & Battery and Aggravated Assault & Battery

We have all heard of the phrase "assault and battery." The legal definitions of assault and battery is actually very complicated. Assault and battery is broken into two categories; Simple assault and battery and aggravated assault and battery. Simple assault can be the act of barely touching another person against their will. Simple assault is a misdemeanor charge. Aggravated assault is the act of causing more serious injuries on another person and often includes the use of a weapon. Aggravated assault is a felony charge.

While the specific penalties vary, the general punishment for assault and battery depends on whether they are classified as “simple” or “aggravated,” and include the following consequences:

• Simple assault and battery – These misdemeanors usually require the convicted defendant to serve up to a year in jail and pay a $1000 fine.
• Aggravated assault and battery – These felonies usually require the convicted defendant to serve up to 20 years in prison and pay much larger fines.

Is it Illegal to Spit on Someone in Georgia?

In Georgia, spitting on someone or throwing an object at someone is considered battery. As with assault, battery penalties vary depending on the circumstances. If you commit battery in certain situations, the charge changes from a misdemeanor to a high and aggravated misdemeanor. These circumstances include:

• Against a person who is 65 years old or older;
• Against certain family members;
• Against a sports official in an amateur contest; and
• Against employees of the public school system.
• Against someone working in a healthcare facility, including assisted living communities;

Time is of the essence for building a strategy to protect your rights, so do not hesitate to get in touch with our Atlanta violent offense lawyer as soon as possible.

Call us today at (404) 777-0735 or contact us online so our devoted attorney at The Law Office of Ahmad R. Crews can provide you with a powerful defense.