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Serious Violent Felonies

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Serious Violent Felonies (SVFs) are the most intricate and toughest cases to defend because of the risk involved.  Often times what is charges as a SVF can actually be self-defense or a false accusation.  You need someone in your corner that will fight for your rights. 

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Handgun and  Ammunition

Serious Crimes.
Serious Defense

As a former assistant district attorney, Ian has the experience you deserve at your darkest hour.  Ian has built cases from the ground up and now brings that expertise to his clients.   

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​​Ian Whittle has experience both prosecuting and defending SVFs including murder, aggravated assault, rape, and child molestation. 

As but a few examples:​

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Handgun and  Ammunition
Woman Stalked in Garage
Police Cars

Serious Punishment

​​Serious violent cases are often can be punished by 10 years, 20 years, or even life in prison. When your life is on the line, you deserve an experienced attorney. 

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GA Code § 17-10-6.1 (2023) 

a.  the term "serious violent felony" means:

  • (1) Murder or felony murder, as defined in Code Section 16-5-1;

  • (2) Armed robbery, as defined in Code Section 16-8-41;

  • (3) Kidnapping, as defined in Code Section 16-5-40;

  • (4) Rape, as defined in Code Section 16-6-1;

  • (5) Aggravated child molestation, as defined in subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-4, unless subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of Code Section 16-6-4;

  • (6) Aggravated sodomy, as defined in Code Section 16-6-2; or

  • (7) Aggravated sexual battery, as defined in Code Section 16-6-22.2.

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