Central Georgia and South Metro Atlanta
Criminal Defense for Assault and Violent Crimes
A minor altercation can have a big ripple effect in your life. If the other party suffered serious injury, you could even face felony charges and prison time. As a former prosecutor, I know that assault charges must always be taken seriously, even if the victim is a friend or a family member who does not want you to be prosecuted.
I am Josh W. Thacker, a criminal defense lawyer in Griffin, Georgia, who can capably defend you against misdemeanor or felony assault charges. During my six years as an Assistant District Attorney, I prosecuted all levels of violent crimes, and I put that experience to use in aggressively defending you.
Charged With Domestic Violence or Assault and Battery?
I make sure that your side of the story is heard, and I fight to avoid jail, a criminal record and the other consequences of these serious allegations. Contact me today for aggressive, experienced representation.
Griffin Aggravated Assault Attorney
Violent Crime Defense From Battery to Homicide
I have prosecuted and defended every level of crimes against persons, from physical altercations in the home to bar fights and other attacks:
- Domestic violence
- Simple assault or simple battery
- Aggravated assault or aggravated battery
- Murder, attempted murder and manslaughter
I explore all defenses and mitigating factors, including self-defense, defense of another and mutual combat. In domestic violence cases, for example, the man is almost always arrested even when the woman was the primary aggressor. You are not allowed to talk to your spouse or partner, but it is my job to try to talk to her or him to get things worked out. The prosecutor can go forward with or without the victim's consent, but is more likely to decline if the victim does not want to press charges.
If the prosecutor proceeds with charges, I will do everything to spare you from the penalties and collateral consequences of a conviction, including loss of child custody or visitation rights, loss of the right to possess firearms and impact on employment opportunities. I will try to negotiate to a lesser offense or prepare to defend you at trial.
Spalding, Henry and Monroe County Domestic Violence Attorney
Call me at 678-619-4097 or contact me online to arrange a free initial consultation at my office in Griffin. I return calls as soon as possible, and I have a knowledgeable staff to answer most questions if I am unavailable.
