If you are in need of information regarding the simple assault law in NJ or representation by a Union County Simple Assault Defense lawyer, we can help. Our defense staff includes two former prosecutors who each possess over fifteen (15) years of experience, as well as a seasoned attorney who has been defending individuals in Union County and elsewhere in New Jersey for almost thirty (30) years. We believe there are few firms in the state, let alone Union County, that possess this compliment of expertise. One of our attorneys would be happy to assist you and can be reached 24/7 at 1-877-450-8301. The following is an outline of the significant components of the Simple Assault Law which we hope you find of assistance.
N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1, the New Jersey Simple Assault Law, outlines those circumstances when an individual may be convicted of Simple Assault. In this regard, the law generally sets forth three (3) situations where a simple assault has occurred: (1) where someone suffers bodily injury as a result of an intentional or reckless act; (2) where bodily injury is negligently caused as a result of a deadly weapon; and (3) where someone physically menaces someone such that they are in fear of serious bodily injury. Simple assault is graded under NJ law as a disorderly persons offense except where it is the result of a consensual fight, in which case it is a petty disorderly persons offense.
Police Officer Exception: where a simple assault is committed upon a police officer, it is rendered an indictable felony offense referred to as Aggravated Assault. A simple assault resulting in bodily injury to a police officer is enhanced to a 3rd Degree Felony. Similarly, a simple assault on a police officer that does not result in injury is a 4th Degree Indictable which is also heard at the Superior Court.
It is abuntently important that an individual charged with an assault offense in Union County NJ to retain an attorney as early as possible. The reason for swift action lies in the fact that our lawyers can often temper a situation before it escalates, including convincing police and/or prosecutors to downgrade a charge. If you would like to speak to an attorney in Union County who is knowledgeable in Simple Assault, please do not hesitate to contact our office. A lawyer is available to assist you immediately and initial consultations are without charge.
We defend simple assault charges in the following Union County municipal courts: Cranford, Garwood, Fanwood, Summit, Roselle, Roselle Park, Union Township, Clark, Mountainside, Westfield, Rahway, Linden, Elizabeth, Scotch Plains, Plainfield, Kenilworth, Springfield, Hillside, Berkeley Heights, and New Providence.
