I Fight Major and Minor Traffic Offenses
In South Metro Atlanta and Central Georgia
Any traffic violation counts points against your driver's license. Some traffic offenses are charged as misdemeanor crimes. From jail or license suspension to major fines and higher insurance rates, you need to know the consequences and you need a lawyer who can do something about it.
I am Josh W. Thacker, a criminal defense attorney in Griffin, Georgia, with 10 years of experience on both sides of these cases. As a former Assistant District Attorney for six years, I handled municipal court traffic offenses and prosecuted traffic-related misdemeanors and felonies. As a defense lawyer, I use that insider's knowledge to help clients minimize the sanctions.
Don't Pay the Fine. Don't Go to Court Alone. Take an Attorney With You.
I fight serious traffic offenses, and I can often get traffic tickets dismissed or reduced. If you are from out of state, under age 21 or have a CDL license, a traffic conviction may carry harsher penalties in Georgia and/or sanctions in your home state. Before you head to court or pay the ticket, contact me today to arrange a free consultation.
Protecting You From the Consequences of Traffic Violations
Based in Griffin, Georgia, I practice in surrounding jurisdictions of the South Metro Atlanta and central Georgia area, namely the I-75 corridor of Henry, Spalding, Lamar, Butts and Monroe counties. I handle both major and minor traffic violations, including:
- Reckless driving or racing
- Fleeing and attempting to elude police
- Aggressive driving
- Driving while license suspended or revoked
- Driving without insurance
- Hit and run (leaving the scene of an accident)
- Drunk driving (DUI)
- Vehicular assault/vehicular homicide
- Speeding tickets
- Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle
- Unlawfully passing a school bus
- Construction zone violations (double fines and points)
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Following too close
- Improper passing or lane violations
- Trucking violations (DOT or GDOT regulations)
Drivers under age 21 may be subject to automatic suspension for one serious traffic offense or any combination of 4 points in a 12-month period. I will work hard to save your license.
People with commercial driver's licenses (CDL) also have a different system that can lead to suspension of CDL privileges — even if they were driving their personal vehicle when the ticket was issued. I will fight to protect your livelihood.
Nonresidents cited while driving through Georgia often do not realize that a traffic citation can follow them back home. I may be able to resolve your case here in Georgia to keep it off your driving record in your home state.
Griffin Reckless Driving Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense and License Defense for All Traffic Matters
I defend clients in court on criminal traffic offenses and traffic citations. If you are facing jail and a criminal record, or risk losing your license, I will work to get the case dismissed or at least reduced to a lower offense with lesser penalties and fewer or no points. I also help clients get their suspended or revoked licenses reinstated.
Call me at 678-619-4097 or contact me online to arrange a free initial consultation. I can usually represent out-of-state clients entirely by phone, e-mail and fax without the need to travel back to Georgia.
