Simple assault is probably one of the most widely charged municipal court offenses in Red Bank. This charge can arise out of any number of incidents and does not necessarily have to involve extreme violence. You can be charged with simple assault for a push, tackle, strike, punch, slap or basically anything else where you are making unwanted physical contact with someone. If you are convicted of simple assault, however, you will be left with a criminal record. In order to give yourself the best chance of escaping the penalties associated with a conviction, you need to effectively defend yourself in Red Bank Municipal Court. This is where our former prosecutors and qualified defense attorneys can be so handy. We have been appearing in Red Bank for over a decade and even maintain our home office in the town. Give us a call if you require our assistance.
Red Bank NJ Simple Assault Offense
A simple assault offense, whether in Red Bank or anywhere else in NJ, arises out of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a). This law provides that:
2C:12-1. Assault. 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 persons offense.
If the prosecutor proves, beyond reasonable doubt, that you engaged in the conduct contained in (1) through (3) above, you will be convicted of a disorderly persons offense for simple assault. You can be sentence to as much as six months in jail and required to pay a fine that can reach $1,000. You will, as previously stated, also have a record.
Simple Assault Defense Attorneys in Red Bank
Whether your simple assault charge was the result of an alleged incident of domestic violence, a bar fight or any other scenario, you need to take action. A conviction will have long lasting consequences include having a record for an assault. This obviously is not something that is going to be favorable so it is definitely in your best interest to prepare a thorough defense before you walk in Red Bank Municipal Court. It would also help if you were represented by an attorney with years of experience successfully appearing in this court. This is exactly what you can accomplish by enlisting our firm. Call us 24/7 to discuss representation.
