Douglas County Violent Crime Lawyer

If you’ve been accused of a violent crime, a competent attorney can zealously defend you. It’s important to consult a skilled Douglas County violent crime lawyer to discuss the circumstances of your unique case and have their help building a strong defense to work towards a positive case outcome.

What Is Considered a Violent Crime?

In Georgia, a violent crime is a crime involving substantial physical harm or threatening someone’s safety. Violent crime examples include:

• Aggravated assault
• Robbery
• Murder
• Rape
• Domestic violence
• False imprisonment or detaining someone illegally without consent

This isn’t a complete list, and if you’re facing any charges you believe could be considered related to violent crimes, it’s crucial to speak with an attorney who is experienced in these types of cases.

How Can I Defend Against a Violent Crime Charge in Douglas County?

Several legal defenses exist to use against violent crime charges. You might consider arguing the merits of the following defenses:

• Alibi : Someone can account for your whereabouts at the time the violent crime is alleged to have occurred.
• Self-defense – Claiming your actions were necessary in order to protect either yourself or someone else against imminent harm and arguing your forceful actions were reasonable and proportionate to the harm you faced.
• Insanity – Stating you were not mentally competent at the time of the violent offense.
• Lack of intent – Claiming you lacked the legal criminal intent needed for the commission of the crime because you didn’t have specific intent in the criminal sense, i.e., if you were intoxicated at the time.

This is by no means a complete list of defenses you could assert. A Douglas County attorney familiar with violent crime defenses can further explain what defenses could potentially be used to defend you against the specific charges you face.

Why Should I Schedule an Initial Consultation With a Douglas County Attorney?

An attorney can provide valuable legal assistance for a violent crime defense matter. They can answer any questions you need. During your initial consultation, you can confidentially and comprehensively discuss:

• The charges you face.
• The constitutional rights you have.
• The legal process.
• Whether you can anticipate having any charges reduced.

Also, at an initial consultation, an attorney can discuss the evidence gathered in your case, as they may want to attack the evidence the prosecution has as insufficient. If the government can’t meet its burden of proof, which is to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, your attorney can potentially argue you should not be found guilty of a violent crime, especially when the prosecutor lacks evidence of at least one element of the offense.

An attorney can advocate for you during the entire process, from the second you’re arrested until the conclusion of the case.

Contact a Competent Violent Crime Lawyer – Call Marc A. Watkins Today

If you need help with violent crime charges, contact Marc A. Watkins, an experienced Douglas County defense attorney. Marc A. Watkins has experience successfully defending a variety of violent crimes and is available to help you with yours.

Please contact the Law Offices of Marc A. Watkins, P.C., as soon as possible to schedule a confidential initial consultation so we can discuss the circumstances involved in your violent crime case.