Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges, New Jersey

Assault and Aggravated Assault Trial Lawyers, Freehold, NJ

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Aggravated Assault and Simple Assault Charges

Most New Jersey violent crimes like assault and aggravated assault arise out of unforeseen circumstances. An escalated bar fight or domestic dispute may end up in a criminal investigation and serious criminal charges. If you or someone you love has been involved in a violent dispute resulting in injury or death, it is important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Regardless of the charges against you, your child or family member, Clark & Clark can provide you with respected and experienced criminal defense. As former prosecutors with nearly 30 combined years of experience in the New Jersey criminal law system, we know the procedures that police and investigators must follow to gather legal evidence and we can recognize when they have failed to do their job. We prepare every case as if we are going to trial.

Situations Where You Can be Charged with Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault is a more severe charge than simple assault and can be charged as a 2nd degree offense, a 3rd degree offense, or as a 4th degree offense.  Whether or not you can be charged with aggravated assault depends upon many things; however, if any of the following conditions exist, you can be charged aggravated assault:

  • The assault was against an officer, security guard, fireman, or any public official including judges, teachers, certain employees, etc.
  • The assault was against a family member;
  • There was serious bodily injury to the victim;
  • A deadly weapon was used in the assault;
  • You threaten someone with a gun or point it at someone; or
  • The assault occurred while eluding or attempting to elude an officer or while resisting arrest.

Possible Penalties for Assault Convictions

  • Fines and court costs
  • Jail time
  • Loss of the right to own or possess a firearm or weapon
  • Mandatory anger management classes
  • Parole
  • Probation and electronic monitoring
  • Restitution to the victim

Violent Crimes FAQs – Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges & Penalties

Trial Experience With Assault Charges in New Jersey that you can Trust

  • We have not only handled hundreds of assault cases but we have successfully tried many of those cases;
  • We have the experience to recognize a weak case and advise you when a plea offer is unfair or unwarranted;
  • We will be able to immediately recognize the best possible defense available (i.e., self-defense or intoxication) and exploit our knowledge to your advantage.

Free Consultation • Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney • Former New Jersey Prosecutors

Contact our offices in Freehold, New Jersey, to arrange a free consultation about your charges. Help is on the way. We represent clients throughout New Jersey including Monmouth County, Ocean County, Middlesex County and Mercer County.

Our attorneys are experienced in handling murder cases and other violent crime charges including:

We have handled hundreds of violent crimes cases in New Jersey, including murder trials. As skilled trial lawyers, and former prosecutors, we know how to effectively pursue positive results for our clients.

Again, If you or someone you love has been involved in a violent dispute resulting in injury or death, it is important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. Clark & Clark offers the experience of former prosecutors skilled in the complexity of assault, homicide, murder, and violent crimes cases.

Contact us immediately for expert legal counsel from experienced trial lawyers who can help with your defense.

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