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    South Jersey Assault Charges Defense Lawyer

    Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyer Goes to Battle for Clients Accused of Assault in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout NJ

    The reasons why you may be facing assault charges in Cherry Hill are varied—you might have been at the wrong place at the wrong time. You might have made a mistake or were simply trying to defend yourself or someone else in the moment. You may even have been wrongfully accused. Regardless of how it happened, if you now find yourself charged with assault in New Jersey you need a skilled assault charges defense lawyer in your corner to help minimize any negative consequences of the charge. 

    Facing Assault Charges And Have Questions? We Can Help, Tell Us What Happened.

    You might not ever have been brought up on criminal charges before and have very little idea as to how to proceed—importantly, remember that you do not need to panic. An arrest is not a conviction, and you still have legal options. Our South Jersey criminal defense attorney can help, are well-versed in what it takes to prove assault in New Jersey, the possible penalties that apply and how to defend you in court if necessary.

    At Gelman Law, LLC, we offer full representation and work tirelessly to obtain the most favorable result possible in your case. Founder and principal attorney, David Gelman, will act as your Cherry Hill assault lawyer, providing you quality legal services and advice as it pertains to your case. Born in South Jersey, David Gelman possesses a strong understanding of New Jersey criminal law and can help steer you toward a better outcome in facing criminal charges than you may be able to obtain going it alone. He previously worked in the Burlington County prosecutor’s office, handling and trying cases that involved robberies, drug offenses, murder and much more. In order to help clients charged with assault and other criminal charges in New Jersey, he left the prosecutor’s office and has been fighting for his clients’ rights ever since.

    Get Advice From An Experienced Assault Charges Lawyer. All You Have To Do Is Call 856-861-4236 To Receive Your Free Case Evaluation.

    Types of Assault Charges Possible Under New Jersey Law

    In the state of New Jersey, an assault occurs when one person threatens another person with imminent bodily harm. Criminal battery occurs when someone causes you to suffer unlawful intentional or reckless harm with or without a deadly weapon. To establish battery, the prosecutor must prove that you caused offensive physical contact with your body or an extension of your body, such as your clothes, with respect to another person.

    The laws in many states create a link between assault and battery. However, in New Jersey, while there are multiple categories of assault charges, battery itself is charged as an assault. However, you can be charged with assault without actually committing battery, as battery requires physical contact and assault does not. To establish assault, only a threat must have existed.

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    Aggravated Assault

    There are multiple categories of assault charges you might face in New Jersey and each will likely require the guidance of an experienced Cherry Hill assault lawyer to increase the odds of a successful resolution. Simple assault, which is the most basic assault charge, involves an attempt:

    A simple assault is usually charged as a disorderly persons offense and is therefore a disorderly persons, punishable by up to six months in jail and a maximum of $1,000 dollars in fines. If the simple assault was committed with mutual consent, it is a petty disorderly persons offense, which is a disorderly persons punishable by up to 30 days in jail.

    When certain factors are present, such as using a weapon or actually causing serious physical injury to another, the charge increases from simple assault to aggravated assault. 

    Aggravated assault is charged as a more serious crime depending upon the facts of your case. 

    Skilled Assault Defense Team at Gelman Law, LLC Committed to Formulating a Compelling Defense for Camden County Clients

    Our experienced Cherry Hill assault lawyer gives every client the unique and personalized attention necessary to build the strongest possible defense in their case.  We can answer any specific questions you have regarding assault charges in New Jersey and what possible defenses may exist against those charges. Possible defenses to assault charges may include:

    Call a Hard-Hitting Assault Charges Defense Lawyer for a Free Initial Consultation to Discuss Your Case Today

    If you are facing assault criminal charges in New Jersey, you owe it to yourself to seek out quality legal representation. You might be confused and not in the best frame of mind after the ordeal that an arrest can constitute, but having a skilled attorney on your side can do much to assuage your fears and worries. Our skilled assault defense lawyer can answer your questions about the charges brought against you and, importantly, listen to your side of the story to build a strong and compelling defense strategy in your case. Contact us today!

    You may be facing multiple charges at the same time including drug charges, weapons charges, domestic violence charges, restraining orders and alcohol related charges. We are able to help you with any and all charges you are facing.

    Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Assault Charges

    FAQ: Why is it so important to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer when charged with assault?  

    First and foremost, an experienced South Jersey assault charges defense lawyer will understand how the legal system works and will be able to knowledgeably explore and explain all available defense options in your specific case.  We fight to ensure that your constitutional rights are protected and examine every available piece of evidence in your case to make sure that the prosecution proves each element of the assault charge beyond a reasonable doubt.  Without the substantial experience of a criminal defense team on your side, you may overlook evidence (or the importance of a piece of evidence) or may make statements that can even incriminate you further.

    FAQ: No one was physically injured in my case, and yet I was still charged with assault.  Is that legal?  

    Yes.  No physical injury need actually take place for the prosecution to charge and convict you of assault under New Jersey law.  For example, if you push someone aside, but that person was not physically injured, the simple pushing aside is considered to be sufficient “injury” to proceed with an assault case.

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