Criminal Assault Attorney in New Jersey

Any crime involving a physical attack or even the threat of an attack is usually listed as an assault. It allows police to intervene and make an arrest. Basically, the police focuses on bringing the assaulter to justice for the victim. A criminal assault attorney can help you in this case. A criminal defendant can have either a state-appointed lawyer (public defender) or hire a private attorney. However, it is often recommended to hire their own defense counsel. A defendant who selects their own attorney feels more comfortable. Further, this helps both the parties lead to a better outcome for the case.

Our network of criminal assault attorneys know that an assault charge can happen from a bar fight, a disagreement with a neighbor and many other situations. These situations occur in everyday life. If you’ve been arrested for an assault, our attorneys can explain the options that you have. Together, we can make a strong defense strategy. This strategy will help from the time that the police begin their investigation.

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We have an excellent attorneys network and we have most likely dealt with a similar assault case. In addition, we know what a difficult time you are going through when faced with a case. We will list all the possible solutions in your case. Our goal is to handle your case with professionalism and get the best results for you. Check our customer reviews here.

New Jersey Law treats assault crimes seriously and our firm realizes the severity of these type of charges. Further, these charges lead to harsher penalties without legal representation. Discuss your case with us at the earliest so we can help preserve your legal rights.

Why is early intervention from one of our attorneys important?

Our defense strategy begins from the time that you retain our services. Therefore, we can reduce the risk of serious penalties and sentences. Secondly, we will help preserve your legal rights from starting the case. Talk to us now!

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Common charges for assault include:

Simple Assault
Assault and Battery
Domestic Assault
Aggravated Assault
Assault with a Vehicle or Deadly Weapon

If you have been charged with any of these types of assault in Monmouth County or throughout New Jersey, contact our firm for a free consultation. Our team of Ocean County criminal defense attorneys will listen to your side of the story.

From there we will develop a criminal defense strategy to maintain your liberty.

If you have been charged with any of these types of assault in Monmouth County or throughout New Jersey, call the Criminal Assault Attorneys at

Riviere Advocacy Group (732)-646-5529

Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Assault is an indictable charge in New Jersey, generally involving serious bodily injury purposefully, and/or with indifference to human life, or using a deadly/dangerous weapon with intent to cause bodily harm. A deadly weapon could be a gun, knife, bat, car, or any other dangerous item. Aggravated assault is can also charged in cases where a fire or explosion causes bodily injury. A person is guilty of aggravated assault in New Jersey in following degrees of felonies if he/she: Fourth degree aggravated assault 2C:12-1(b)(3) Recklessly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon Third degree aggravated assault 2C:12-1(b)(2) Attempts to cause or purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; 2C:12-1(b)(7) Attempts to cause significant bodily injury to another or causes significant bodily injury purposely or knowingly or, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such significant bodily injury Second degree aggravated assault 2C:12-1(b)(1) Attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes such injury purposely or knowingly or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such injury 2C:12-1(b)(6) Causes bodily injury to another person while fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2 or while operating a motor vehicle in violation of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:20-10.

Assault by Auto

Assault by Auto is an assault where a car is used to perpetuate the crime i.e. you hit someone with your car. Below you will find the statutory definition of Assault by Auto. 2C:12-1c(1) A person is guilty of assault by auto or vessel when the person drives a vehicle or vessel recklessly and causes either serious bodily injury or bodily injury to another. Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the fourth degree if serious bodily injury results and is a disorderly persons offense if bodily injury results. (2) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if the person drives the vehicle while in violation of 39:4-50 or 39:4-50.4a and serious bodily injury results and is a crime of the fourth degree if the person drives the vehicle while in violation of 39:4-50 or 39:4-50.4a and bodily injury results. (3) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the second degree if serious bodily injury results from the defendant operating the auto or vessel while in violation of 39:4-50 or 39:4-50.4a while: (a) on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property; (b) driving through a designated school crossing (c) driving through a non-designated school crossing knowing that juveniles are present. Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if bodily injury results from the defendant operating the auto or vessel in violation of this paragraph.

Simple Assault

Simple Assault is a lesser offense where the defendant knowingly or negligently caused bodily harm, or put a person in fear of bodily harm. This charge usually arise in cases of fights or minor injuries. The maximum penalty is 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine. Below you will find the statutory definition of Simple Assault. 2C:12-1(a) Simple Assault A person is guilty of assault if he: (1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or (3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly person’s offense.

Assault Penalties

Simple Assault a previously described Simple Assault is a lesser offense considered a disorderly persons offense, which has a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine.

Aggravated Assault can range in degree of the felony charge that you may face, however the most serious a 2nd Degree Crime, with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in state prison.

Assault by Auto is generally charged as a 4th Degree crime where a serious injury occurs, and a disorderly person’s offense if a less serious bodily injury. A 4th degree crime can carry a penalty of 18 months in prison and fines of up to $10,000. A disorderly person’s offense can carry a maximum penalty of 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine.

Possible Assault Defense Strategies

There are numerous different legal defense strategies possible defend an assault charge.
We have named a few below to give you a reference of some of the possibilities.

If some else threw the first punch or attacked you first, then self-defense may be a viable defense to an assault charge. Many fights occur where an argument turns from the words “bring it on” to physical. The police frequently aren’t in a position to tell who threw the first punch. To often they will arrest both parties, or they arrest the person who has the least bruises to show for, despite how the fight actually took place.

Our firm can argue certain affirmative defense such as: that you committed an assault to avoid the other person from harming you or someone else. Perhaps the other person provoked the fight. Our firm can also argue it was necessary for you to physically intervene for the purpose of preventing a the other person from stealing property, or committing other thefts or criminal acts.

If there is a fight or altercation involving a crowd of people, it may be hard for the police to decipher who was involved, and who was a bystander trying to stay out of the way and avoid injury.

threat of injury has to be believable; The alleged victim has to have a valid fear of injury. If the alleged victim wasn’t actually worried about his/her welfare, and instead tried to get you arrested for other reasons, like revenge, or domestic or family court leverage, then the charges should be dropped or dismissed.

No fight, disagreement, or argument is the same. Therefore each assault case has its own set of facts. It is important to speak criminal defense lawyer from Riviere Advocacy Group as soon as possible, to evaluate your case and determine your defense strategy to beat an assault charge in court.

Our firm offers a free legal consultation on your assault, battery, domestic assault, or any other charges that you may face. We will consult you by phone or in person. We are here for you in your time of need and stress. The consultation will advise you of what your rights and potential outcomes are.

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