Common Questions about Simple Assault in New Jersey
October 18, 2019
If you have been charged with simple assault in New Jersey, you likely have a number of questions. Will you go to jail if you get convicted? If so, for how long? Will you have to remain in jail until your trial? What happens if the alleged victim of the assault does not want to proceed? Here, we offer answers to these common questions and explain what you should know about simple assault charges in New Jersey. If you have been arrested, you should speak with legal counsel about the ... Read More»
Elizabeth NJ Aggravated Manslaughter Charges
October 3, 2019
Bar fights occur with some frequency in New Jersey, and you can face serious criminal charges if a bar fight goes wrong. The Union County Prosecutor’s Office recently issued a press release describing one such bar fight that culminated in a tragic result. Specifically, a resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was recently arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated manslaughter for taking part in a bar fight that left a man dead in July of this year. Officers allegedly responded to Ben’s ... Read More»
Union County Gun, Chemical, Explosives Arrest and Charges
August 15, 2019
Clark NJ Weapons Defense Lawyers
If you have been charged with having illegal handguns or other weapons in Clark or another town in Union County, NJ, it is vital to understand the criminal charges that you are facing and the potential consequences that may be forthcoming if you don’t have skilled legal counsel. Not only could you face serious weapons charges for the items themselves, but there are a host of related offenses that you may be charged with as well, one of which is called ... Read More»
What it Means to be Charged with Simple or Aggravated Assault
June 26, 2019
Assuming that you are not acting in lawful self-defense, attacking another person, attempting to do so, and a host of other conduct can result in a criminal conviction for assault in New Jersey. If you harm someone badly in that attack, you may even be convicted of aggravated assault, a more serious assault offense. The legal process that applies to an aggravated assault case differs from a simple assault case in many ways. If you have been charged with simple assault or aggravated assault ... Read More»