Assault & Battery Defense Lawyer in Macon, GA
Defense Attorneys Who Know How to Fight for Your Rights
Assault and battery are two very serious criminal charges that can result in serious penalties. At Cooper, Barton & Cooper, our Macon criminal defense lawyers are ready to help you fight these charges and protect your rights. We understand that these charges can impact your life in a number of ways, whether it's by limiting your ability to get a job or by preventing you from seeing your children.
Our firm is ready to fight for you. We are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients and we will work to make sure that you are treated fairly and that your legal rights are protected.
If you have been charged with assault or battery, contact our Macon criminal defense attorneys at (478) 202-7050 or contact us online.
What Is Assault in Georgia?
Assault is the threat of force against another person. It is a crime to threaten another person with physical harm. If you threaten to hit, strike, or hurt someone, you have committed the offense of assault. You can be charged with assault even if you do not actually touch the other person.
If you threaten to hit, strike, or hurt someone and you cause that person to fear that you will follow through on your threat, you have committed the offense of assault. You can be charged with assault even if you do not actually touch the other person.
Assault charges in Georgia can be either:
- Misdemeanor assault, which is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000
- Aggravated assault, which is a felony and can be punishable by 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine
What Is Battery in Georgia?
Battery is the unlawful touching of another person without their consent. If you intentionally touch another person in a harmful or offensive manner, you have committed the offense of battery. You can be charged with battery even if the other person did not suffer any injury.
Battery charges in Georgia can be either:
- Misdemeanor battery, which is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000
- Aggravated battery, which is a felony and can be punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000
If you have been charged with assault or battery, contact our Macon criminal defense attorneys at (478) 202-7050 or contact us online.
Charged with Assault or Battery in Georgia?
If you have been charged with assault or battery, it is crucial that you obtain legal representation. You may believe that assault or battery is a minor offense, but these are serious charges that can result in serious penalties. Our firm is ready to help you fight these charges and protect your rights.
Our criminal defense attorneys in Macon are ready to help you:
- Investigate the charges against you
- Go to court and represent you in every step of the process
- Negotiate with the prosecutor on your behalf
- Ensure that your rights are protected
Our firm is ready to help you fight these charges and protect your rights. We understand that these charges can impact your life in a number of ways, whether it's by limiting your ability to get a job or by preventing you from seeing your children.
Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients and we will work to make sure that you are treated fairly and that your legal rights are protected.
If you have been charged with assault or battery, contact our Macon criminal defense attorneys at (478) 202-7050 or contact us online.
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