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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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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In 2023, Whittle convicted a man of stabbing a woman in the neck.
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​In 2017, Whittle defended and secured a plea for a man who robbed a 711.
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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:
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(1) Murder or felony murder, as defined in Code Section 16-5-1;
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(2) Armed robbery, as defined in Code Section 16-8-41;
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(3) Kidnapping, as defined in Code Section 16-5-40;
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(4) Rape, as defined in Code Section 16-6-1;
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(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;
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(6) Aggravated sodomy, as defined in Code Section 16-6-2; or
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(7) Aggravated sexual battery, as defined in Code Section 16-6-22.2.