Major Felonies

Alpharetta Felony Crimes Attorney

Charged with a Felony in Georgia? Get Help Now!

A felony conviction can destroy a person’s life, with potential consequences that can include:

Prison time
Huge fines
Restrictions on where you can live
A permanent criminal record that will follow you everywhere you go.

When a prosecutor charges you with criminal activity, regardless of whether you are guilty, he or she must convince the judge or jury of your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. At Brian Hansford Law, we are aware of each detail that stands between an arrest and an incarceration. Our Alpharetta criminal defense lawyer can help you build an astute, persuasive, and well-researched case for the protection of your rights.

Schedule your free consultation with our Alpharetta felony defense attorney today. Call (678) 647-6444 today.

Felony Cases We Handle

Unlike other states, felonies in Georgia are not divided into "classes" to designate how serious the crime is. Instead, penalties are determined on a crime-by-crime basis. In Georgia, all felony crimes are punishable by a prison sentence of 1 year or more, whereas misdemeanor sentencing is always less than 1 year and only involves county or local jail.

At our law firm, we effectively represent defendants charged with major felony crimes such as:

Assault
Manslaughter
Fraud
Burglary
Kidnapping
Domestic violence

Felony Penalties in GA

The most serious penalty for a felony crime is the death penalty, which only applies to murder. Kidnapping, armed robbery, and certain sex crimes are punishable by 10-25 years in prison, while certain theft and assault crimes might only carry 1-10 years.

What Is a Wobbler Crime?

In Georgia, if a defendant is convicted of a felony crime that is punishable by imprisonment for 10 years or fewer, the judge has discretion to instead impose penalties as if the crime were a misdemeanor. All felonies with a sentence of 10 years or less are considered "wobblers," for which the judge has discretion to be more lenient if he or she chooses.

We Know How to Prepare for Your Case

Our lawyers have extensive experience successfully defending clients when a lot was on the line. As your advocate, we will take the time to explain:

The severity of your charges
What your charges mean for you now and for your future
How we may approach our defense of these charges

Attorney Hansford is highly fluent in the language of the criminal code in Georgia and excels at handling even the most serious felony cases. If law enforcement has made mistakes while arresting or investigating you, we will find them. If there are weaknesses in the prosecution's case, we will use them to your advantage. You can count on us to do everything within our power to help you tell your side of the story, refute the accusations and charges against you, and reclaim your life.

We serve the criminally accused in Forsyth County, Fulton County, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs & Cumming.

Accused of a felony? Want to learn more about your options? Schedule your free consultation with our Alpharetta felony defense lawyer today at (678) 647-6444.

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You deserve an advocate who will fight aggressively to protect your rights. Attorney Brian Hansford has decades of experience working in the criminal justice system. We understand that being accused of a crime does not make you a criminal. We are prepared to do everything possible to raise doubts about allegations made by the prosecution. Get an aggressive advocate to protect your future. Call now and get started.

What Sets Us Apart

4 Reasons that Make Us the Right Choice

First Class Representation
At Brian Hansford Law, you get a defense team that will give you their undivided attention to your case. We take the time to understand your situation and meticulously prepare your case in an effort to achieve the best possible result.
Former Prosecutor
Having been a former prosecutor, Brian Hansford understands both sides of the criminal justice system. This experience helps him design an effective defense for his clients.

Fierce Trial Attorney
Many attorneys are afraid to go to trial - NOT US! We aggressively prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
25 Years of Experience
There's no substitution for experience. With 25 years of practicing law, our team has handled all kinds of charges from misdemeanors to some of the most complex and serious crimes.

Client Reviews

Don't Take Our Word For It

At Brian Hansford Law, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

"He will fight to make sure you are given a fair shake"
My son, who is now 16 years old, faced some serious charges. We expected the worst. This case involved felony charges, and the prosecutor was being tough. She did not want to work with us to settle, but Brian and his team worked a miracle in our favor. Brian is persistent, strategic, and resourceful. He thinks outside of the box on how to resolve difficult issues. We were impressed with his diligence. Brian is always calm under pressure. He did not waiver or give up or settle for less. He will fight to make sure you are given a fair shake. We were beyond pleased with the result. Brian and his team deserve all the credit for making sure my son will be able to go on with his life without these charges holding him back. I also have to mention Erin Bell, who was there every step of the way. She was a huge help to us on so many occasions. Erin was always patient when we were going through frustrations or roadblocks. I appreciate all Brian and Erin did for us. I highly recommend you give them a call!!

- Frankie
"Attentive, understanding, and thorough in the research and execution of defense"
Brian and his team did excellent work on defending our son in a criminal case. They were attentive, understanding, and thorough in the research and execution of defense. They communicated with us and our son throughout the entire process and handled our delicate situation professionally and personally. We needed their guidance on our case and they truly helped us. We will always use Brian's firm for any legal needs we have. We truly believe God put Brian and his team in our lives when we needed help the most.

- Previous Client
"Well worth the time and money."
We hired Mr. Hansford to assist us with a juvenile traffic citation. He met with us and shared the pros and cons of the incident. Mr. Hansford met with the Judge on our behalf, we were able to accept a plan from the court and continue with our lives. We could have faced the Judge without an attorney but thought it was best to have Mr. Hansford represent my teenager. He is well worth the time and money.

- Previous Client
"He mapped out a plan and got it done."
I was faced with an unexpected situation with my teenager and felt helpless and completely out of my depth. Brian was fantastic at putting my mind at ease, talking me through what needed to be done to reach the desired end result. He mapped out a plan and got it done. I wouldn’t go to anyone else.

- Previous Client
"We were able to get my charges dropped."
Brian was clear and concise with me and set my expectations appropriately. I switched to Brian from a Cobb County based lawyer after realizing that his comfort with the Forsyth prosecutors and judicial team was essential to a successful defense strategy. Under his team's guidance, we were able to get my charges dropped--which exceeded my expectations.

- Shawn
"I attribute the success to the outstanding service provided by Mr. Hansford"
After engaging Mr. Hansford in a legal matter, the professionalism, accessibility, service, reliability, and kind support demonstrated by Mr. Hansford and his team was so impressive I have referred Mr. Hansford to friends and colleagues. My legal matter resulted in a favorable outcome and I attribute that success to the outstanding service provided by Mr. Hansford.

- Joe
"His team did better than I could have ever expected"
I had a BUI case in Hall County and Brian and his team did better than I could have ever expected. He found several problems and mistakes the officer had made that allowed us to get evidence suppressed. He also recommended an expert witness that found many additional problems with the testing the officer did. This gave us a great case and it was reduced to a lesser charge.

- Bill
"Professional and maintained a line of communication throughout my case"
Brian was very knowledgeable in his area of expertise. He was professional and maintained a line of communication throughout my case. I appreciated his attitude and approach. I would recommend him to anyone who needs an attorney that will work hard for your best interest. Thanks so much!

- Jason

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