New Jersey Assault Defense Lawyers
When you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, it is imperative that
you contact an experienced legal team to represent you and fight for your rights.
Our smart, aggressive lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein are committed to
helping those accused of criminal charges in the state of New Jersey. Assault
and harassment charges have severe and costly consequences that may adversely
affect your life and the lives of your family. If you have been accused of assault,
battery, assault with a deadly weapon or harassment in the state of New Jersey, contact the law
firm of Lependorf & Silverstein immediately for your free consultation with
one of our skilled Princeton assault and battery defense lawyers.
In New Jersey, assault charges include simple assault, aggravated assault and assault by vehicle or other vessel. Simple assault charges may include knowingly causing bodily harm, negligently using a deadly weapon to cause bodily harm and putting another in fear of imminent bodily harm. Aggravated assault charges involve causing serious bodily injury purposefully and with extreme indifference to the value of human life, or attempting to use a deadly weapon to cause bodily harm. This also includes starting a fire or explosion to cause bodily injury. The use of a vehicle or vessel to cause serious bodily injury is also considered assault.
Harassment is another criminal charge that can carry significant penalties. You may be charged with harassment if you are causing purposeful disorder to another by kicking, shoving or threatening to do so; using alarms or other annoyances at inconvenient hours in attempt to communicate; or making repeated attempts to aggravate or annoy another person with purpose.
Criminal charges such as these can have life altering effects on your life, your work and your place in society. If convicted, these charges may result in a jail sentence, heavy fines and probation. All of these consequences will affect you and your family.
Being arrested and facing criminal charges is a scary and dreadful event. To make sure that your rights are protected and that you are making the correct legal decisions, it is vital that you have the representation of a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer that is well-versed in the laws surrounding assault, battery and harassment. Lependorf & Silverstein may be able to helpl reduce your fines, keep you out of jail or even have the charges dismissed.
If you or a loved one has been accused of assault in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
