SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF FELONY SEX OFFENSE CHARGES
Jun 01, 2026OUTCOME: The client resolved the case by entering an Alford plea and received 12 months of probation with credit for time served
Attorney Larry Korn, supported by his paralegal, secured a significant reduction of charges for a client facing serious felony allegations in Georgia. The client was originally charged with Rape, a fel ... ony offense under Georgia law carrying severe potential penalties. From the outset, the defense team conducted a thorough review of the evidence and pursued a strategic defense aimed at achieving the best possible resolution. Through effective advocacy and negotiations, Attorney Larry Korn successfully secured a reduction of the original felony rape charge to Misdemeanor Sexual Battery. The client resolved the case by entering an Alford plea and received 12 months of probation with credit for time served. By reducing the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor, the defense significantly minimized the client's potential criminal exposure and avoided the substantially more serious consequences of a felony conviction. This result reflects Hines Law's commitment to strategic criminal defense and pursuing favorable outcomes for clients facing serious criminal charges. Every case is unique, and prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
