Assault and Battery Defense

The Skilled Representation You Need

If you are facing assault or battery charges in Georgia, it is important to remember that the state's judicial system requires the prosecution to prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt. Often, the state cannot meet this high burden of proof when a defendant receives skilled representation.

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Pratt & Wall works with criminal defense clients, including those charged with assault and battery. We can design a plan of attack against the state's case against you, with elements that may include:

• You may have been charged by the prosecutor with a more serious crime than the situation warranted, to try to force a plea deal to a lesser charge.
• We cross-examine state witnesses, who may not be available or may be shown to be unreliable.
• The alleged victim may have uttered "fighting words" that may provide a defense to the altercation that followed.

Reasons You Need Our Help

1. We use the legal system's numerous rules and requirements to your benefit.
2. We ensure certain time-bound rights and defenses are presented at court within the prescribed deadlines.
3. We have handled numerous trials and experience with bench trials and jury trials to assist in the protection of your due process rights.
4. We will thoroughly investigate your case and advise you on which strategies are likely to produce the best outcome for you.