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Charges of assault can take a variety of shapes. For instance, charges such as simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, terroristic threats, auto assault, and stalking may be brought against you. In New Jersey, the majority of assault charges are not felonies or indictable crimes. Charges of simple assault are misdemeanors for disorderly persons.
We have a law office in Hackensack, New Jersey. In order to assist you in comprehending the legal obstacles you face, we provide free consultations. Come speak with our staff right now if you are in Northern New Jersey and are facing assault charges!
When facing assault charges in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties in New Jersey, our clients hire us. We will assist you with your assault charges in New Jersey, regardless of whether your case is in Hackensack, Jersey City, Newark, Paterson, or another nearby city.
NJ 2C:12-1 Simple Assault
Of all the assault charges in New Jersey, simple assault is by far the most prevalent. Every day, hundreds of complaints of simple assault are received. Municipal courts in New Jersey handle the resolution of these cases. You could spend up to six months in jail and pay a $1,000 fine if you enter a guilty plea or are found guilty. You will have a criminal record, which could limit your options for work and further education.
You might have a temporary restraining order if your charges are related to domestic abuse. A restraining order’s violation carries dire repercussions. Our team of attorneys is here to assist you if you find yourself in this circumstance.
Should you be charged with this kind of assault in New Jersey and have no prior criminal history, you might qualify for the conditional dismissal program. Upon completion of this kind of diversionary program, the charges of simple assault will be dropped.
Easy Assault: Three Actual Cases
In Hackensack, New Jersey, we defended a client accused of simple assault. They said he shoved a different man in a bar. Our client clarified that he didn’t push anyone during their complimentary consultation. He was the victim, he insisted. We met with the prosecutor during our initial court appearance in New Jersey and presented our side of the story. The prosecutor expectedly asked for documentation supporting our claim of self-defense. We went before the judge and asked for a short 30-day postponement so we could look into things further. We obtained video surveillance from the bar during our investigation, and our client was telling the truth. He wasn’t the one who attacked. After meeting with the prosecutor, we returned to court, and he agreed to drop the criminal charges.
In a different instance, our client was charged with simple assault in Newark. After years of problems, our client’s relationship with his neighbor got worse one day. After insulting each other, our client smacked his neighbor. A video from a smartphone captured the entire event. We were unable to claim self-defense this time. Our client was at fault, and there was a compelling case against him. Our client was accepted into the conditional dismissal program with success. We were able to keep him out of jail and get his criminal charges dropped.
In the previous instance, one of our Jersey City clients became irrationally angry with a coworker. Our client lost it because his coworker was making fun of our client’s weight problems. He gave his colleague a chest punch. He did not defend himself, so we were unable to have his criminal charges dropped. Nevertheless, we convinced the prosecutor with evidence that our client had been coerced, and together we negotiated a plea agreement that would have reduced the serious assault charges. Once more, we kept our client out of jail and his record spotless.
Enhanced Assault
The following behaviors fall under the category of “Aggravated.”
A deliberate, conscious, or careless action was taken by someone who showed a profound disregard for human life.
This basically indicates that you were aware of the consequences of your actions and that you didn’t care about them.
In New Jersey, accusations of aggravated assault are punishable by indictment.
When dealing with accusations of Aggravated Assault, it’s critical to comprehend two points:
1. The severity of your victim’s injuries; and 2. Determining whether your victim belongs to a “protected class.”
Pretrial Intervention may not be available to you, depending on the seriousness of your criminal charge. Don’t give up though! It is our responsibility as criminal attorneys to bargain with the county prosecutor to have the seriousness of your New Jersey assault charges lowered.
Enhanced Assault via Automobile
If you drive aggressively and injure someone, you are guilty of assault by automobile. If you drive while intoxicated and injure someone seriously, you will be charged with a second-degree crime. But even if you are not driving while intoxicated, you will still be charged in the third or fourth degree if you cause harm to someone.
