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Charged with Simple Assault in New Jersey?
Charged with Simple Assault in New Jersey?
If you have been charged with simple assault in New Jersey, you are facing a criminal offense that must be taken seriously. If convicted, the penalties can include: 1) having a criminal record, 2) fines, 3) probation and 4) jail time in addition to other possible consequences. Having a criminal record for simple assault can make it difficult to obtain employment or you can lose the job you currently have. However, you should not feel that there is nothing you can do. Our team of tough, smart simple assault defense lawyers have helped clients up and down New Jersey. We have helped many clients get their NJ simple assault cases completely dismissed.
Domestic Violence Simple Assault
Many cases of simple assault in New Jersey are the result of domestic violence. Most people charged think that the alleged victim can just drop the charge. However, it is not their charge to drop. When you receive your summons, you’ll see that it says the State of New Jersey vs. you and not the alleged victim vs. you. Therefore, only the prosecutor can decide what to do. On top of that, domestic violence is very common and even the most minor of cases are treated as very serious for any number of reasons. Thus, the prosecutor will likely be on board to just dropping the charge. In fact, they often come at these cases at full force. That is why our NJ criminal defense lawyers fight these cases even harder. Our strategies have been proven over many years in hundreds of courts.
Put our experience to work for you. If you have been charged with simple assault in any court in New Jersey, call our team of aggressive lawyers today. Our consultations are free and you can call us 24/7/365.
Criminal Charges can impact your child custody in New Jersey
Criminal charges, even just DWI charges, can have a big impact on your child custody rights in New Jersey. When you are still with the other parent, you only have to worry about DYFS (DCPP) getting involved. However, when you are no longer with the other parent, you have to worry about them as well. You can have the same lawyer represent you for your criminal case and child custody case in New Jersey. However, there aren’t many attorneys that can handle both of these cases. Our team of tough, smart attorneys can help you with both your criminal case and child custody case in any court in New Jersey. Use the link below to learn more about our child custody practice.
Second Degree Aggravated Assault Charges Dismissed in Hudson County
Our client in Hudson County was facing charges of second degree aggravated assault for stabbing a friend. This is the perfect example of the type of results that are possible when you hire an aggressive team of lawyers as early as possible. Too many people wait to hire a lawyer or hire a lawyer just for a bail motion. Our team of tough and aggressive Hudson County aggravated assault lawyers jump on our cases right away. In this case, we worked with the prosecutor right away to get the charges dismissed. We came up with a plan and then executed it. As a result, the charges (which could have landed our client in prison for 10 years) were completely dismissed.
If you are facing aggravated assault charges in Hudson County or any other court in New Jersey, call our team of Hudson County aggravated assault attorneys.
Facing charges of child abuse in New Jersey?
If you are facing charges of child abuse in New Jersey or are subject of a DYFS investigation, check out our DYFS blog
Bergen County DYFS Attorney wins fact finding hearing
| Bergen County DYFS Attorney
Our Bergen County DYFS Attorneys are pleased to announce another big win in Bergen County Family Court. When our client A.C. Complained to a therapist about her husband, the therapist reported her to DYFS. According to DYFS, she was abusing her children by filling their heads with false allegations of abuse. It was a tough battle, especially since the client could not afford her own expert. Nevertheless, our team of tough, smart DYFS attorneys took the case to trial and fought hard. In the end, we won and the Bergen County judge dismissed the abuse and neglect charges against the client. If you want a team of DYFS lawyers that will actually fight for you in Bergen County, call us anytime. |
Seaside Heights Police Department issues dozens of tickets and criminal charges during St Patrick’s Day Parade
This past weekend, the annual St Patrick’s Day parade took place in Seaside Heights. As Seaside Heights Criminal Defense Attorneys, we have seen a large increase in calls that is normal in the summer, but uncommon in the winter except when big events like this bring a lot of people to town. Common charges include traffic violations such as speeding, failure to observe signal, wrong way, careless driving and DWI. Criminal charges are also common and they include simple assault (bar fights, fights with bouncers), resisting arrest, criminal mischief, harassment, public urination, possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct.
If you are charged with any violation of criminal charge in Seaside Heights, give us a call to speak to a lawyer right away. Because we are local, our fees are very competitive and affordable. However, you will always get high quality representation. Thus, we are sure you will find that a small retainer fee to help avoid large fines, jail, points, license suspension, probation and other penalities, to be well worth it!
Call 732-773-2768 to speak with a Seaside Heights Defense Lawyer right now.
Atlantic City Simple Assault Defense Lawyer
My client was accused of simple assault in Atlantic City for a domestic violence case involving his girlfriend. She was also charged which made the case interesting. I hooked her up with a good lawyer that is a friend of mine but I would quarterback the whole case. The problem with this case is that everything was on video.
We showed up to Atlantic City municipal court ready for trial. However, after speaking with the prosecutor, I was able to get her to dismiss the case. This is not easily done in Atlantic City as the prosecutors there can be tough. My friend also got the charges against his client dismissed as well.
If you are facing simple assault charges in Atlantic City Municipal Court or any other criminal charges in Atlantic City, give me a call today.
Sayreville Harassment Defense Attorney
Two weeks ago, I had a client that was charged with harassment in Sayreville municipal court. The case was tough because it was a private citizen complaint. As a result, there was no prosecutor to discuss the case with. Even though the victim didn’t have an attorney, she knew how to handle herself in court and she refused to drop the charges. Thus, the case had to go to trial.
Making the case more difficult was that the phone records showed that my client sent over 100 text messages to the victim in just a few hours. I objected to the records but they came in anyway. At trial, I painted the entire picture of the situation for the judge. In the end, the judge found my client not guilty of the harassment charge mainly because my client came across as a good person who made a stupid mistake. It was a great result for a great client.
If you are facing a harassment charge in Sayreville Municipal Court or any other court in New Jersey and you need an attorney to fight for you, give me a call.
Stalking & harassment charges dismissed
Client came to see me for a restraining order a few months ago. I quoted him a price but he wanted to go to court and see which was the wind was blowing before he hired me. When he got to court, before he knew it, he had a final restraining order against him. Even worse, a few weeks later, he was arrested for stalking and harassment which was clearly in violation of the restraining order. So now he is looking at felony charges. I jumped on the case right away and worked with the assistant prosecutor to resolve the case. At first, it seemed like it was going to trial so I told her that flat out. By the time we got to court, we worked out the case so that the charges would be dismissed. A great result for a great client.
NJ Transit steps up Smoking in Public charges in Hoboken & Jersey City
While I have no exact stats to support my claim, the phone calls to my office tell me that New Jersey Transit Police Officers have increased the number of Smoking in Public charges that they have filed in Hudson County including Hoboken and Jersey City.
Smoking in Public is a criminal offense which shocks most people. Thus, jail time is possible, although unlikely for most. However, anyone convicted will have a criminal record which could impact employment and schooling. While any police officer can write this summons, almost everyone I’ve ever seen or heard of was written by a New Jersey Transit Police Officer. This is because New Jersey Transit platforms ban smoking. Thus, its a common issue across New Jersey.
If you have been charged with Smoking in Public in any town in New Jersey, give me a call at 732-773-2768 to discuss your case.
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