Statesboro Felonies Defense Lawyer

Former State Prosecutor with Extensive Experience

Have you been charged with a felony? Are you anxious about what will happen next and how it will affect your life? Felony charges are a serious matter that can have long-term consequences for you and your family. Your reputation, finances, and your freedom may all be on the line. Ensuring that you have trusted and skilled legal representation should be your first priority.

At the Brannen Law Office, P.C., we understand all of the implications of a felony charge. Our Statesboro felonies defense attorney worked as a state prosecutor before founding our firm. With more 90 felony jury trials under his belt, Attorney Brannen knows his way around a courtroom and how to present a compelling case in your defense.

Georgia Felony Charges

Felonies are considered to be more serious criminal offenses than misdemeanors as they usually involve physical harm to others or to property. Under Georgia law, felonies are crimes that are punishable by a year or more in prison. Penalties may also include heavy fines and probation. They are categorized by degree, as in first-degree murder which is considered to be more serious than second-degree.

Examples of felonies include:

• Rape
• Murder
• Kidnapping
• Arson
• Burglary
• Armed robbery
• Manslaughter
• DUI

Georgia also includes the death penalty and life imprisonment for crimes such as murder. Other felonies such as rape and armed robbery may result in prison terms of 10 to 25 years.

Why You Need an Experienced Attorney

How you plea in a felony charge should be carefully considered as it will affect how your case moves forward. It is crucial that you understand all of your decisions throughout the legal process. Having the resources, knowledge, and skills of a former prosecutor in your corner will go a long way in ensuring that your legal options, rights, and best interests are looked after. Options may exist that can mitigate or even eliminate the charges against you. Our Statesboro felonies defense lawyer understands how the prosecution thinks and works. This allows our firm to devise the best legal strategies on your behalf.