Georgia State Criminal Defense Attorney
Georgia has some of the nation’s toughest criminal laws, and I anticipate that they will only get tougher in coming years. If you have been charged with a crime in Georgia, then make no mistake: your life is about to change.
Having the right Georgia criminal defense attorney at your side will make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. At my firm, J. Pete Theodocion, Attorney at Law, I have the experience necessary to present an aggressive defense in your case.
Experienced, Aggressive Georgia Criminal Defense
I am state criminal defense attorney Pete Theodocion. I have more than 20 years of experience in the Georgia criminal law system, including two years as a former prosecutor. I know how the prosecution prepares their case, and I know how to work with them to help my clients get a beneficial outcome. If it is necessary to take your case to trial to get an acquittal, you will have an aggressive, intelligent defender fighting for you. I will not be outworked or outsmarted in the courtroom.
Your criminal charges won’t disappear on their own. The prosecution is already building its case against you. Don’t give them the head start they are counting on.
I have experience successfully representing individuals charged with all types of misdemeanors and felony offenses in Georgia courts, including:
- DUI defense, including multiple DUI offenses and related traffic violations
- Murder, manslaughter or homicide
- Assault and domestic violence
- Sexual assault or rape allegations
- Child molestation, indecent exposure, solicitation of a minor and child pornography
- Drug trafficking and narcotics charges
- Theft and property crimes
Do you need a knowledgeable attorney to appeal your state criminal conviction? I also provide experienced legal services for criminal appeals in all jurisdictions. Wherever you are in Georgia or the United States, call me at 706-250-8762 to discuss your appeal case. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your circumstances and give you an honest appraisal of your appeal case.
Understanding State Criminal Charges In Georgia
In Georgia, sentencing can face complications due to mandatory minimums set by the statute for several crimes. The most chilling grouping of the laws are Georgia’s “seven deadly sins:”
- Murder
- Rape
- Armed robbery with a firearm
- Aggravated child molestation
- Aggravated sodomy
- Aggravated sexual battery
- Voluntary manslaughter
These crimes taken directly from the statute of Senate Bill 440 all come with a minimum sentence of 10 years. Additionally, for juvenile’s convicted of these crimes, from the ages of 13 to 17, will be tried as adults.
But outside of the seven deadly sins legislation, Georgia also maintains several sentencing enhancements for drug crimes, gun crimes, repeat offenders and gang members. The state will take an potential aggravating factor in a case and use that to increase the pressure you face. On top of that, many of the felonies with mandatory minimums do not have a possibility for parole or probation.
The long and short of this is that you are facing high stakes, but as a former prosecutor with decades of experience defending clients across Georgia, you can rely on my service.
Do Not Wait To Start Your Defense
After being charged with a state felony or misdemeanor, you don’t have time wait. Every day the positive evidence may slip away. You have to fight for the best outcome possible, and I will go the extra mile to see your future is protected.
Contact me online, or call 706-250-8762, and schedule a free initial consultation. I will provide honest answers and clearly explain how your case is likely to proceed.