{"id":1171,"date":"2025-04-30T09:43:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T13:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:16:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:16:00","slug":"criminal-defense-lawyer-felony-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/criminal-defense-lawyer-felony-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"Criminal Defense Lawyer Felony Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1007 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"Criminal defense lawyer felony Atlanta Larry Kohn has handled hundreds of felony cases over a 25-year legal career. His knowledge of Georgia felony criminal law is vast across many practice areas, including DUI, sex crimes, assault, domestic violence, and theft crimes.\" width=\"624\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture2.png 624w, https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture2-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture2-414x120.png 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><br \/>\nFighting a felony charge in Atlanta is one of the most frightening experiences a person can endure. The uncertainty, the fear of losing your freedom, and the worry about your future can feel crushing. But you do not have to face this alone. With a dedicated criminal defense lawyer for felony Atlanta by your side, you have a real chance to fight the charges and protect your future.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Felony Charges in Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>In Georgia, felonies are the most serious types of criminal offenses. These can include violent crimes like aggravated assault or armed robbery, drug trafficking, sex crimes, theft, arson, and certain white-collar crimes. A felony conviction can mean years in prison, steep fines, and a permanent criminal record that can haunt you for the rest of your life. The legal system is complex, and the stakes are simply too high to go it alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiacriminaldefense.com\/blog\/criminal-defense-lawyer-felony-atlanta\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Criminal Defense Lawyer Felony Atlanta\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fighting a felony charge in Atlanta is one of the most frightening experiences a person can endure. The uncertainty, the fear of losing your freedom, and the worry about your future can feel crushing. But you do not have to face this alone. 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