Assault and battery might come to mind when hearing violent crime; however, this crime is expansive and includes vary degrees of severity. No matter the basis for a violent crime allegation, this is a serious situation that deserves serious action. Much is at stake...
Causing physical harm to someone else may result in a criminal conviction in the state of New Jersey. Under N.J.S.A. Sec. 2C:12-1a(1), a simple assault requires: Knowingly causing bodily harm to another person or attempting to cause harm to another person; or...
After having spent eight years in jail before being acquitted of murder in 2018, a 31-year-old Jersey City man recently pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges. According to a Hudson County prosecutor, the sentence for the death of a Bayonne resident carries a 25-year...
At some point in your life, you may find yourself in a volatile situation that escalates quickly and the next thing you know, you’re facing an assault charge. There are many legitimate defenses to assault. You may have been defending yourself, defending someone else,...
Mistakes surfaced throughout your relationship with your spouse. However, a glaring mistake – the most recent one – stands out: an accusation of domestic violence. When such an accusation gets flung in your direction, regardless, your reputation as a human being is...
Accidents happen rather frequently. This is especially true with motor vehicles. Often times, negligence, recklessness and even intentional acts could lead to a serious incident. While this could spark a civil action against a motorist, it could also result in...
