Dallas, GA. Violent Crime Attorney

Defense for Assault, Battery, Murder & Other Violent Crimes

Violent crimes break some of the most time-honored social norms in existence today, and the individuals who are accused of them face extremely tough judgment from virtually every corner of society. As a result, accused offenders found guilty of committing violent crimes often find themselves up against the most proficient prosecutors, the most experienced investigators and hand-picked juries. It is not often easy to execute a winning defense in a violent crime case, but the possibility greatly increases with the enlistment of a skilled Dallas, GA criminal defense attorney.

Howard Law Group is a reputable criminal defense firm that focuses on advocating the rights of the accused in terms of providing a fair and capable defense. The firm specializes in many areas of criminal law including drug crimes, sex crimes, federal crimes and others. In the area of violent crimes, they are proficient in a variety of specific areas. Following are just some of the areas-of-expertise the firm is known for.

Battery
Georgia State law designates charges for simple battery, battery and aggravated battery depending on factors such as the intent of the accused and the extent of harm done to the victim. There are many exceptions to simple battery and battery that can upgrade a charge to aggravated battery, and convicted offenders can spend up to 20 years in prison for many of these crimes. Read more about battery...

Assault
Often charged alongside battery, assault charges focus primarily on the actions that cause the physical harm, rather than the act of causing the harm itself. Assault may be committed by taking an action that results in another's injury, including attempts to injure the victim. While simple assault is a misdemeanor, many situations can upgrade the charge to aggravated assault which carries a potential prison sentence maximum of 20 years. Read more about assault...

Murder
Murder has long been considered one of the most heinous crimes that a person can commit, and this stigma is often associated with the accused in any murder case. In spite of this unfortunate reality, there are viable murder defenses that can cast doubt on the legitimacy of charges. This type of successful defense is virtually impossible to achieve without professional assistance. Read more about murder...

Manslaughter
Whether voluntary or involuntary, manslaughter charges can devastate the lives of those who are accused. Manslaughter is similar murder in that it involves the death of another individual, but manslaughter differs from murder due to the fact that in a manslaughter case, the accused did not intend to actually kill the victim. Penalties for manslaughter may be less severe than those of murder, but this does not mean the consequences are light. Read more about manslaughter...

Dallas Violent Crime Defense Lawyer Serving West Georgia

The attorneys at Howard Law Group a combined 40-plus years of experience when it comes to defending those who have been accused of violent crimes ranging from assault and battery to manslaughter, and even murder. The firm's formula for success is a credit to their discipline and determination to find effective criminal defense solutions and execute those strategies in a way that compels the court to rule favorably. Throughout the years, clients from Douglasville, Carrollton, Smyrna and the Metro Atlanta area have chosen Howard Law Group as their source for superior criminal defense against violent crimes as well as many other areas of criminal law.

If you have been charged with the commission of a crime like assault or murder, contact a Dallas, Georgia violent crime defense lawyer who can help.