Serious Violent Felonies
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.