A Woodbridge Township aggravated assault offense is not something that you can afford to take lightly. This charge is always a felony coming in the form of a second degree, third degree or fourth degree crime. A conviction for any of these grades of aggravated assault can result in considerable periods of incarceration and heavy fines. Here at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, with over 100 years of collective experience defending against aggravated assault charges arising in Woodbridge Township, we are committed to providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to reach the best possible result on the charges brought against you. To speak to an attorney about what our Woodbridge Law Firm can offer you, call us for a free consultation.
Aggravated Assault Charge in Woodbridge Township NJ
Under NJSA 2C:12-1(b), a person can commit an aggravated assault against another in upwards of 11 different ways. The following six, however, make up the majority of cases that are brought for prosecution at Middlesex County Superior Court. A person is guilty of an aggravated assault if:
- They attempt to cause serious bodily injury or cause such harm purposely, knowingly or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such harm.
- They attempt to cause or purposely or knowingly cause bodily injury through the use of a deadly weapon.
- They recklessly cause bodily injury to another through the use of a deadly weapon.
- They commit a simple assault against any of the following classes of persons: policemen, firemen, EMTs, any DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services) employee, any school employee, any person that is a judge, any bus operator, any department of corrections employee, or any person employed by a utility company.
- They cause bodily injury to another while attempting to flee or elude law enforcement officials.
- They attempt to cause significant bodily injury to another or purposely or knowingly cause such injury or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly cause such injury.
While there are other ways to commit an aggravated assault offense, an experienced criminal defense attorney will know the ins and outs of each of these above avenues for conviction and how best to attack the prosecution’s case against you.
As stated previously, aggravated assault can range from a second degree crime down to a fourth degree crime depending on the circumstances involved. The distinction in terms of corresponding periods of incarceration and fines is drastic. A second degree offense carries with it a presumption of incarceration for a period of 5 and 10 years, as well as the possibility of a fine of up to $150,000. A third degree offense carries with it the possibility of incarceration for between 3 and 5 years, as well as a fine of up to $15,000. Lastly, a fourth degree offense carries with it the possibility of incarceration for up to 18 months and maximum fine of $10,000.
Defense Attorney for Aggravated Assault Charge in Woodbridge
Any crime that can lead to a lengthy prison sentence is worthy of significant attention by an attorney. You need not only competent, but the best representation that you can afford to avoid life-damaging consequences. At the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we know how to identify the best defenses to an aggravated assault offense and precisely how to present them in order to be effective for our clients. If you were arrested in Woodbridge Township for an aggravated assault, we are prepared to help you fight the charge at the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick. Call our Woodbridge Criminal Attorneys for immediate assistance.
