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14+ Years
Georgia Criminal and Traffic Defense
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1 to 10 Years
Prison sentence range for a standard felony in Georgia
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Civil Rights
Felony conviction strips voting rights, firearm rights, and more
What's at Risk
A Felony Charge Puts Everything on the Line
Most people assume a misdemeanor is a slap on the wrist. It is not. In Georgia, a misdemeanor conviction can mean up to 12 months in jail, fines up to $1,000, probation, and a permanent mark on your criminal record. That record shows up on employment background checks, professional license applications, housing applications, and more. And in most cases, it cannot be expunged or restricted without meeting strict eligibility requirements.
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Your Freedom
Felony sentences in Georgia range from one year to life depending on the charge. Even a first offense can mean significant prison time.
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Your Record
Felony convictions in Georgia are permanent. They cannot be expunged, and they appear on every background check for the rest of your life.
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Your Civil Rights
A felony conviction strips your right to vote, your right to own a firearm, and may affect your ability to hold certain professional licenses or public office.
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Your Family and Future
Employment, housing, child custody, and financial aid can all be affected by a felony record. The consequences reach far beyond the sentence itself.
Specialized Practice
How SFS Law Defends Felony Cases
Felony defense starts before the trial. The preliminary hearing, the bond hearing, the grand jury process, and pre-trial motions all shape what happens in the courtroom. Sturla works every stage of the process, not just the trial itself, because the decisions made early often matter most.
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Pre-Trial Motions
Sturla files motions to suppress evidence obtained unlawfully, challenge the constitutionality of the search or arrest, and exclude testimony that should not reach the jury.
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Witness and Evidence Strategy
Sturla investigates the prosecution's evidence independently, interviews witnesses, and identifies inconsistencies before the case reaches a courtroom.
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Plea vs. Trial Strategy
Not every felony case should go to trial. Sturla evaluates the evidence honestly and advises you on whether negotiating a plea or taking the case to trial gives you the best outcome.
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Bond and Detention Hearings
Getting you out of custody while the case proceeds is often the first priority. Sturla argues bond at the earliest opportunity and fights detention orders that are not justified.
The SFS Advantage
About Sturla Stefansson
Sturla has practiced criminal defense and traffic law in Georgia since 2012. He does not take personal injury, family law, or civil cases. Every case on his desk is a criminal defense or traffic matter, including CDL cases that most attorneys are not equipped to handle.
Sturla Stefansson Esq.
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Felony Defense
Jurisdiction
Serving Metro Atlanta and the Surrounding Counties
If you've been charged in any of these Georgia counties, SFS Law can represent you. Call today to discuss your case.
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DeKalb County
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Fulton County
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Gwinnett County
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Cobb County
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Douglas County
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Forsyth County
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Hall County
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Clayton County
