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Sentencing and Penalties for Armed Robbery Charges in Atlanta

August 15, 2026 • Posted In Armed Robbery

Under Georgia law, armed robbery is classified as a major violent felony and prosecuted aggressively by district attorneys in Fulton, DeKalb, and the surrounding Metro Atlanta counties. The state’s criminal justice system imposes strict mandatory minimum sentences, removing the chance of negotiating leniency from the court. If you or a loved one is facing sentencing…

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Can a Bar Brawl Lead to Assault Charges in Georgia?

August 15, 2026 • Posted In Assault

There is nothing like the combination of alcohol, crowded venues, and heated emotions to escalate a small quarrel into a full-blown bar brawl. A spilled drink or a careless phrase can turn physical in seconds. While movies and television often make light of bar fights as a minor scrap or disorderly conduct, the reality is…

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Robbery vs. Carjacking Understanding Georgia Law

July 23, 2026 • Posted In Criminal Defense

Under Georgia law, these are each separate crimes with different elements and different penalties. Our Atlanta criminal defense lawyers are ready to represent you, call us today. Robbery Under Georgia Law Georgia defines robbery in O.C.G.A. § 16-8-40. A person commits robbery when they take property from another person or from their immediate presence by one of…

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