Savannah Violent Crimes Defense Attorney

Strong Legal Representation for Serious Violent Crime Charges

Violent crimes generally involve the use of physical force resulting in injury or death, and state lawmakers have put statutes in place that heavily punish these offenses. If you are accused of committing these crimes, you could face severe penalties and spend years serving in a state correctional facility. Even the accusation of certain violent crimes can ruin a reputation, well before the person gets to court. 

Our experienced Savannah violent crimes lawyers offer a free, initial consultation, so you can learn about your legal options. Please call us at (912) 417-5008 or reach out here online today.

Common Types of Violent Crimes in Georgia

Many offenses are classified as violent crimes, including:

Understanding Weapon-Related Violent Crimes

Crimes involving firearms, knives, or other weapons are considered violent crimes, whether the weapon was used or not. Heavy fines are imposed on these crimes, often as high as $100,000, not including restitution to the victims. An alleged victim who feared imminent harm from a perpetrator armed with any weapon – whether that person was harmed or not – will lead to more severe penalties in a conviction.

Hate crimes are also more heavily punished. A crime classified in this manner can be a serious legal problem. Hate crimes are violent crimes committed against another due to gender, sexual orientation, religion, country of origin, or another form of bias. Gang crimes also carry heavier penalties in many cases.

Our clients often arrive at our office extremely fearful about the future. We understand that you are worried about defending your name and reputation, family relationships, and future. 

It is important to remember that you are innocent until proven guilty in this country. Our Savannah violent crimes attorneys will treat you with the respect you deserve.

Call Schneider Lerch, LLC at (912) 417-5008 or contact us online today.

Penalties for Violent Crimes in Georgia: What You Need to Know

The state of Georgia does not take violent offenses lightly. As such, anyone convicted of a violent crime can face steep fines, jail time, and other severe penalties. All misdemeanor offenses allow for up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine to be imposed.

The felony convictions for common violent crimes include:

• Murder: The death sentence or life in prison
• Involuntary manslaughter: 1 to 20 years
• Kidnapping: Up to 20 years
• Simple assault: Up to 12 months
• Aggravated assault: 10 to 20 years
• Aggravated battery: Up to 20 years
• Armed robbery: Up to 20 years
• Vehicular homicide: Up to 15 years
• Forcible rape: 20 years

Explore Your Legal Options: Contact Our Savannah Violent Crimes Attorneys

The best place to start is with a free consultation to learn about your legal options. When preparing a defense, we investigate every aspect of your case, including forensic evidence, witness statements, and other evidence to build a case to establish reasonable doubt. 

With more than a decade of experience and numerous cases won on behalf of our clients, our attorneys look for any potential constitutional violations, procedural mistakes, improper handling of evidence, and other factors to thoroughly prepare your case for trial.

If you are facing criminal charges, you must find a trusted defense lawyer who can fight for you. Many people entrust their case to an overworked public defender or to inexperienced counsel. When your freedom could be lost, you cannot take chances. 

Contact Schneider Lerch, LLC today by calling (912) 417-5008 or by using our online contact form so we can schedule your free, initial consultation.