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Point Pleasant Beach NJ Assault Attorney
Simple Assault Lawyer in Point Pleasant
Individuals are arrested for assault in some form in Point Pleasant Beach New Jersey all the time, especially in the summer when the population and action in the town is at its peak. Whether it resulted from a physical altercation at Martell’s, Jenkinson’s or another location in this popular Jersey Shore municipality, a Point Pleasant assault charge can cause significant issues. A simple assault conviction can result in jail and the penalties are even more extreme if you have been charged with aggravated assault. It certainly benefits anyone facing this risk to hire an attorney with the skill and commitment to obtain a dismissal of your offense. At Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, we have tremendous experience handling cases in the Municipal Court of Point Pleasant Beach which spans over 100 years combined. The lawyers at the firm even include Matthew Dorry, a former prosecutor in Point Pleasant. To speak to a lawyer in a free consultation immediately, contact our Toms River Office. Attorneys are available 24/7 at 732-286-6500.Point Pleasant Simple Assault & Aggravated Assault Charge
All assault offenses filed in Point Pleasant Beach arise out of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1. Simple assault is set forth in subsection (a) and aggravated assault is contained in subsection (b). A simple assault is committed if someone: (1) attempts or intentionally causes bodily injury to another; (2) negligently causes bodily injury with a deadly weapon; or (3) puts someone in fear of serious injury by engaging in physical menace. A simple assault is enhanced to an aggravated assault if the victim is a police officer, teacher, EMT or another individual granted heightened protection by law. An aggravated assault also results where the victim sustains serious bodily injury, significant bodily injury or any number of other circumstances apply.
Every variety of assault results in a criminal record if you plead or are found guilty. Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense that is handled in Point Pleasant Municipal Court and results in a fine of up to $1,000 and up to six months in prison. Higher grades of aggravated assault are referred to the Superior Court in Toms River where jurisdiction rests. A fourth degree crime for aggravated assault in this court carries a $10,000 fine and up to 18 months in prison. Third degree aggravated assault results in a sentence that includes a maximum fine of $15,000 and up to 5 years of incarceration. The potential fine is $150,000 and imprisonment is 5-10 years for a second degree aggravated assault.