Aggressive Defense When the Stakes Are Highest
Georgia Violent Crime Attorneys
settingsBeing charged with a violent crime in Georgia isn’t just serious—it’s urgent.
settingsFrom the moment the accusation is made, prosecutors begin building a case designed to paint you as dangerous. The consequences are immediate: arrest, denied bond, media attention, and the threat of years—or life—in prison.
At Hogue Griffin, we know what’s at stake, and we don’t shy away from it. Our practice is focused entirely on criminal defense, and we’ve built a reputation for tackling the hardest cases head-on. If the state wants a fight, we give it to them. That’s what we’re here for.
We represent individuals facing charges ranging from felony assault to armed robbery to home invasion. No matter the accusation, our job is the same: protect your rights, challenge the evidence, and fight for the best possible outcome.
The state is already building its case. Start building yours.
Contact Hogue GriffinWhat Counts as a Violent Crime in Georgia?
Georgia law defines violent crimes broadly. These offenses generally involve physical force, weapons, or the threat of serious bodily harm. Many of them are felonies. Some carry mandatory minimum sentences or parole restrictions. In some cases, even a first-time offender could face decades behind bars.
Common violent crime charges in Georgia include:
- Aggravated assault
- Aggravated battery
- Simple assault or battery (when elevated due to injury or special victim status)
- Armed robbery
- Robbery by intimidation or force
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
- Burglary or home invasion
- Cruelty to children
- Possession or use of a firearm during the commission of a felony
- Domestic violence-related charges, including strangulation or assault on a pregnant partner
The exact charge you face and how it’s classified can dramatically affect the outcome of your case. Some offenses, like aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, are considered one of the “seven deadly sins” in Georgia. That means no first offender treatment, no parole until a substantial portion of the sentence is served, and significant limitations on plea options.
The stakes are high from day one.
Fearless Defense in High-Stakes Cases
When you’re facing a violent crime charge, you don’t need a lawyer who’s going to make nice. You need someone willing to challenge the entire narrative from top to bottom. That starts with pushing back—hard—on the state’s version of events.
Our approach is direct and aggressive. We demand every piece of discovery. We file motions to suppress faulty identifications, illegally obtained evidence, or statements made under duress. We examine police procedures to determine whether your rights were violated at any point during the investigation, arrest, or interrogation.
If the state claims you had a weapon, we demand proof, not assumptions. If the alleged victim claims they were injured, we request independent medical documentation and expert analysis. If the accusation stems from a fight or emotionally charged confrontation, we look at the whole context, including who escalated the situation and what your options were in that moment.
Violent crime cases move fast; we help you stay ahead.
Case-Building That Goes Beyond the Police Report
Police reports are not the whole story. In many cases, they’re barely half of it. We don’t rely on what the state gives us; we conduct our own investigation.
Our team reviews surveillance footage, examines forensic reports, and reconstructs timelines with minute-by-minute precision. We interview witnesses the police didn’t bother to follow up with. We bring in experts when needed—on ballistics, crime scene analysis, psychology, or trauma. And we’re always looking for leverage: contradictions in the state’s story, holes in the timeline, sloppy police work, or unreliable witnesses.
We also understand that many violent crime cases involve multiple defendants, unclear roles, or conflicting accounts. That’s where careful preparation matters most. A poorly prepared defense helps the state. A thorough one stops them in their tracks.
Charges don’t convict people. Evidence does. Make the state prove everything.
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Strategic Defenses for Violent Crime Charges
There is no universal blueprint for violent crime defense. What works in one case may fail in another. That’s why our strategy always starts with the facts and builds from there.
We frequently pursue defenses based on:
- Establishing self-defense or defense of others
- Challenging the intent behind the alleged act
- Demonstrating a lack of credible evidence tying you to the crime
- Raising reasonable doubt about identification, timing, or location
- Exposing motives for false accusation or witness bias
- Suppressing evidence collected through unlawful search or seizure
- Contesting the use or presence of a weapon
- Highlighting procedural failures or due process violations
Whether you’re accused of throwing a punch or firing a gun, the prosecution must prove every element of its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Our job is to keep that from happening.
Why You Need a Defense Attorney Immediately
Waiting to “see how things play out” is one of the worst decisions you can make after a violent crime charge. From the moment law enforcement gets involved, they are collecting evidence, gathering statements, and preparing a case designed to secure a conviction.
If you don’t have legal counsel early, you risk giving up rights you may not even know you have. You may speak to police without realizing your words are being twisted. You may miss opportunities to preserve key evidence or challenge illegal procedures.
Our team can intervene quickly—filing motions, preserving your rights, and preparing a defense strategy from the ground up. That kind of early involvement often makes the difference between a reduced charge and a prison sentence.
Criminal Defense Is What We Do
Violent crime cases are not for lawyers who split their time between real estate closings or traffic court. These are high-stakes, high-pressure situations where experience matters—and so does courage.
At Hogue Griffin, we focus solely on criminal defense. We know how Georgia prosecutors approach violent crime cases and how to counter them. Our courtroom experience, investigative preparation, and strategic insight allow us to control the pace and direction of the case, not just react to it.
We don’t aim for damage control. We strive for acquittals, dismissals, and dismissed enhancements. And we do it by preparing every case like it’s going to trial, even if it doesn’t get that far.
Facing prison time? Take action before they do.
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Protecting the Rights of People in Middle and South Georgia
Our Macon, Georgia-based attorneys are ready to fight for your rights in any Georgia court. We accept clients from all of these and surrounding areas:
- Macon
- Warner Robins
- Milledgeville
- Perry
- Dublin
- Thomaston
- Eatonton
- Forsyth
- Cochran
- Albany
- Valdosta
- Cordele
- Waycross
- Brunswick
- Statesboro
- Savannah