Defending People Accused of Violent Offenses
Police and prosecutors take violent crime very seriously and are generally willing to put significant resources into arresting and convicting people they believe have committed these crimes. But like any criminal defendant in the United States, if you have been charged with a violent crime, you are innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
At the law firm of Andrews & Sanders Law Offices in Savannah, Georgia, we are devoted to protecting the rights of criminal defendants. If you have been accused of a violent crime, don't hesitate to contact us for a free phone consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Carefully Preparing Your Criminal Defense Case
If you have been charged with any violent crime, it is important to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The police and prosecutors will carefully take note of everything you say and do after you are accused. We will advise you about your rights and the things we can do to protect those rights.
We defend clients against a full range of violent crimes under Georgia law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including the following:
- Assault and aggravated assault
- Armed robbery
- Forcible rape
- Murder and homicide
We are prepared to defend you against violent crime charges at trial and, if you are convicted, appeal your conviction as necessary to protect your rights and help you avoid or reduce the consequences of your charges.
Fighting Mandatory Minimum Sentences
In Georgia, many violent crimes, including armed robbery and rape, carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison with no parole if you are convicted. This is obviously an extremely serious consequence that we will do everything in our power to avoid.
Attorney Doug Andrews is a former state chief assistant district attorney with extensive experience on both sides of violent felony criminal cases. That experience can prove extremely valuable when defending clients against such serious charges as these. Contact us to get the benefit of a criminal defense lawyer who understands the system inside and out.
