Atlanta Police Arrest Suspect In Decatur Home Invasion
Atlanta Police have arrested Khari Troutman in connection with a violent home invasion robbery that shocked a Decatur neighborhood. According to a Fox News report, Troutman faces several charges including armed robbery and kidnapping. Police officials say Troutman and at least two other men attacked Suzanne Ledet and her children as she pulled into her driveway.
The assailants reportedly beat her and tied her up. But Suzanne Ledet was able to escape as the assailants tried to force her husband, Sterling, to give them money. Troutman was taken into custody during a routine traffic stop. Police say they have evidence that Troutman was involved in this home invasion robbery attempt.
Armed robbery is considered a violent crime in the State of Georgia. Even when the robbery is not committed with an actual firearm or weapon, a defendant may be charged with armed robbery. Georgia Code 16-8-41 states that “person commits the offense of armed robbery when, with intent to commit theft, he or she takes property of another from the person or the immediate presence of another by use of an offensive weapon, or any replica, article, or device having the appearance of such weapon.”
The consequences of this charge, needless to say, will definitely include lengthy prison time. If there are two or more counts, it could add up to a life sentence in some cases. Investigating robbery cases is tricky business. Mistaken identity is a common occurrence. Suspects are often apprehended based on grainy surveillance camera pictures or based on the recollection of a witness or a victim who may or may not be right.
Don’t go through this complicated process without a truly experienced Atlanta violent crime defense attorney by your side. For more than a decade the Georgia criminal defense lawyers at Conaway & Strickler have successfully defended clients charged with various felony and misdemeanor charges. Call us today to schedule a free construction and discuss your case.
