New Jersey courts take assault offenses very seriously. When an individual is charged with an assault crime in the state of New Jersey, they are facing significant penalties that will affect their future for years. If you are facing assault charges in Bergen County, you need an attorney who can effectively fight to protect you from a future burdened by jail time, significant fines, and the long-term burdens of a criminal record. The Law Office of Carl Spector has over 30 years of experience representing clients in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey when they are facing criminal charges, including assault. To discuss your situation with an experienced criminal defense attorney, contact The Law Office of Carl Spector today.
In New Jersey, assault is broken down into a variety of categories. Of course, the severity of the offense has a significant influence on the charges one may face. The most common types of assault charges in New Jersey include the following:
When a person uses a deadly weapon while committing assault, he or she will face harsher consequences as a result. Using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument to cause or attempt to cause injury can elevate a simple assault to aggravated assault, as can the severity of the injury inflicted or the identity of the victim. Which degree applies determines the exposure, and only a second degree conviction is subject to the No Early Release Act.
The statute grades the offense largely by the harm caused. Serious bodily injury supports a second degree charge, significant bodily injury supports a third degree charge, and bodily injury caused recklessly with a deadly weapon supports a fourth degree charge. Assaulting a police officer or other protected worker can elevate the charge regardless of injury.
In New Jersey, individuals convicted of violent crimes are often subject to the state’s No Early Release Act. Under this law, those who have been convicted of certain violent crimes are required to serve at least 85 percent of their sentences before they are eligible to request parole. That is why you must retain the legal assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney who is ready to fight on your behalf when so much is on the line.
If you have been charged with an assault crime in the state of New Jersey, you must retain the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The experienced legal team at The Law Office of Carl Spector has the skill and knowledge necessary to effectively explore all defenses on your behalf and fight to protect your future. We understand how much of your future is at stake, which is why we are here to help. Our firm has proudly served clients in Bergen County and across the area for over 30 years. We are ready to defend you from an uncertain future if you are facing New Jersey assault charges. For quality legal representation when you need it most, contact The Law Office of Carl Spector today.
