An Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense attorney can help you on appeal, in a habeas petition, or at sentencing.

At sentencing, the Court should consider more than the Government’s version of what happened. There often are extenuating or mitigating circumstances that – if the judge knew about them – could result in a reduced sentence.

Even when there are “mandatory minimum” sentences, there are ways to avoid to the “mandatory” sentence and receive a sentence less than the “minimum.”  Former federal prosecutor Richard Rice is experienced in the ways to avoid harsh penalties and what circumstances can persuade a judge to give a more appropriate and sympathetic sentence.

Also, it is very rare for a case to be tried without errors occurring. In many cases, an attorney must carefully scrutinize the case to find them.  This is a neglected part of the appeal process.  An Atlanta criminal defense attorney at our firm can identify those mistakes and take the necessary actions to obtain relief on direct appeal or in a habeas petition.

No person should ever feel that their attorney stopped fighting for them. Even if another lawyer represented you at trial or during your guilty plea, an attorney at our office can help you on appeal, in a habeas petition, or at sentencing.