In Georgia, any crime which carries a sentence of over a year in prison is considered a felony. While many felonies may result in probationary sentences, the most serious felonies can result in life in prison or the death sentence. If you or a loved one are charged with a felony, it is important to move quickly to hire a lawyer with the experience and resources to handle your case effectively and a successfully.

In most felony cases, we will move to secure you a reasonable bond that you or your family can actually pay, ensuring your freedom until trial. We will demand the State’s evidence to determine whether there were any technical or procedural police errors that would warrant dismissal of some, or all, of your charges. We will review the arrest and your treatment pre- and post-arrest to determine if your constitutional or statutory rights were violated in any way.

When charged with a felony, the case will originate or begin in the Magistrate Court of the county where the alleged offense occurred. The Magistrate Court will be responsible for determining the accused’s bond, if any, at their first appearance. The Magistrate Court will also conduct a preliminary hearing or probable cause hearing to determine whether probable caused existed for the accused’s arrest. However, any felony trial, or any Motion to Suppress evidence in a felony case, will take place in the Superior Court of the county the alleged offense occurred.

Many felonies convictions can result in life long consequences beyond prison time; including immigration consequences and the revocation of your gun rights. If you or a loved one have been charged with a felony, it is absolutely vital that you move quickly to retain the services of a knowledgeable or experienced attorney.

Call our offices today for your free felony case evaluation and consultation.