Violent Crime Defense

Defending Your Rights in Violent Crime Cases

When you're facing charges for violent crimes, you need a defense team that's both aggressive and smart. At The Ford Law Firm, we bring over 25 years of experience and a track record of settling over 10,000 cases to your corner. You might need our services if you:

• Have been charged with a violent crime
• Are under investigation for a violent crime
• Believe you may be a suspect in a violent crime
• Are seeking to understand your rights and options in a violent crime case

We're not just about talk - we deliver results, not excuses. Whether you're dealing with charges of assault and battery, stalking, murder, kidnapping, or firearms offenses, our team of seasoned attorneys is ready to fight for your rights in the state of Georgia. For a free consultation, call (770) 224-0682 today. We answer the phone 24/7 and are ready to speak with you about your case.

Professional Violent Crime Representation

Choosing to hire a professional attorney versus self-representation can make a significant difference in your case. With The Ford Law Firm, you can expect:

• Expert knowledge of Georgia's complex legal system
• Aggressive representation in court
• Strategic planning based on our vast experience
• Guidance through every step of the legal process
• Over 25 years of experience in criminal defense
• A track record of settling over 10,000 cases
• Aggressive and smart representation
• Free consultations and second opinions
• Availability for weekend and evening appointments upon request

Contact us to take advantage of our expertise and experience. We offer flexible payment arrangements to ensure you get the help you need. Each Atlanta criminal defense attorney is available for weekend and evening appointments upon request.

Understanding Violent Crime Charges

If you're facing charges for violent crimes, don't navigate the legal system alone. The experienced legal team at The Ford Law Firm can represent you through the process. With more than 25 years of experience, our attorneys know how to navigate the legal system. We'll work hard to represent you no matter the violent crime charges you're facing.

To better understand the charges you may be faced with, we recommend reviewing the list of common violent crime charges below.



What is Stalking?

A person commits the offense of stalking when he or she follows, or places under surveillance, or contacts without consent, another person for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the other person. This type of contact can occur through any communication.

Though the offense of stalking is only a misdemeanor, often when one is arrested and bonds out on a stalking warrant in a domestic situation, one of the conditions of the citizen’s bond will be to have no contact whatsoever with the other party. Often, by consent or otherwise, the accused and other party will resume relations which places the accused citizen at risk for having their bond revoked and returning to jail.

Murder

This crime results in serious penalties including extended jail time and the death penalty in the State of Georgia.

Murder and homicide cases in Georgia are vigorously prosecuted. There are several different murder charges in Georgia, including voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle, first, second- and third-degree murder, and felony murder, which occurs when a murder occurs during the commission of another felony, such as armed robbery. The circumstances of the individual case will determine which charges are filed against a defendant.

Kidnapping

The crime of kidnapping can refer to abduction by a stranger or a family member taking a child in violation of a custody order imposed by a judge. In most cases, family kidnappings involve a non-custodial parent taking the child during or after losing an acrimonious custody dispute in family court, including international kidnappings.

Kidnapping is a serious crime that is considered a felony under Georgia law and federal statute.

If convicted, the punishment can result in 10 to 20 years of imprisonment or the death penalty, if the person was harmed or taken for ransom.