Felonies are the most serious category of crime you can be charged with. As a result, the penalties for a felony conviction are much more severe than those of a misdemeanor. If you are convicted of a felony, you may be facing a year or more in prison, more expensive fines, and restitution in addition to:

 

And even more. If you have a criminal record, even if your prior offense was a misdemeanor, then the likelihood that the prosecution will make subsequent charges at the felony level increases. However, for certain crimes, if you are considered a first-time offender then you can be charged at either the misdemeanor or felony level. These types of crimes are sometimes called “wobblers.”

 

If you are considered a first-time offender and have been charged with a wobbler at the felony level, we may be able to get felony charges reduced to the misdemeanor level. While misdemeanors do carry significant penalties, they are less severe than the consequences of a felony. Additionally, prosecutors may be more vigorous in the pursuit of felony charges. If the charges can be reduced to a misdemeanor level, then more creative solutions may be possible.

 

 

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to have felony charges reduced. Whether that is an option depends the crime you have been charged with. In the state of Georgia, felonies include a variety of crimes;

 

Many felony level state crimes are also federal crimes, so you may be facing simultaneous charges. We have experience in both state and federal courts. As a result, we are prepared to both treat you with respect and empathy, yet be aggressive in your defense in the courtroom and with the prosecution. While our goal is to avoid a trial, we are not afraid to go to trial if necessary

During your free consultation, we will work to develop a comprehensive understanding of your case. From there, we will determine an appropriate flat fee to cover your defense from start to finish. In our experience, it is easier to get clients to focus on the aspects of their defense that have the highest impact if they are not worried about unexpected attorney’s fees. If you have been charged with a felony in Atlanta or the surrounding area, contact our firm as soon as possible. Delay only gives the prosecution time to build a case against you.

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