Murder Charges — Complete Acquittal

Key Details

Case Description

Our client was charged with murder after a fatal shooting occurred in his own home. The incident happened when a known individual re-entered our client's home after being asked to leave. Our client's young son and a female were also present in the home at the time of the shooting. The State offered a plea deal for life in prison, which our client rejected in favor of a trial.

Legal Strategy

We built our defense around self-defense, defense of the home, and defense of others. Our strategy included extensive cross-examination of law enforcement witnesses regarding their own use-of-force policies and the split-second nature of threat assessment. We also focused on Georgia's "Stand Your Ground" laws, which provide strong protections for individuals defending their homes and families.

Challenges

The case involved a fatality, which always creates emotional challenges with juries. We had to overcome the prosecution's narrative while establishing that our client's actions were legally justified under the circumstances. The stakes could not have been higher, with our client facing life imprisonment.