Garfield Simple Assault Defense Attorneys
Fight Simple Assault Charges in Garfield Court
Do you need a lawyer for a misdemeanor simple assault charge in the Garfield Court? Contact us now for help. We always provide free consultations.
Any misdemeanor level criminal charges in NJ committed in Garfield, known as disorderly persons charges, are handled in the Garfield Municipal Court. Some examples of these charges includes simple assault, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief, and shoplifting less than $200.
Our criminal defense team at the Tormey Law Firm LLC recently represented a client in the Garfield Municipal Court who was charged with simple assault, a disorderly persons offense under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a). Our client had no prior criminal history and the charges arose during a dispute with his landlord.
Simple assault is a disorderly persons criminal offense in New Jersey. The crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a), which provides, in pertinent part:
§ 2C:12-1. Assault
a. Simple assault. A person is guilty of assault if he:
(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
(3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.
Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly persons offense.
Enter Not Guily Plea, Obtain Evidence, File Cross Complaint, Mutual Dismissal of Charges
Once the client retained us to represent him, we went to work. We entered our appearance with the Garfield Court and a plea of “not guilty”. We also requested and obtained the evidence from the Garfield Police Department. The Garfield Municipal Prosecutor would rely on this evidence to try to prove the simple assault charges against the defendant “beyond a reasonable doubt”.
Initially, the alleged victim refused to drop the charges and insisted on proceeding to trial. However, Mr. Tormey assisted our client in filing a cross-complaint for simple assault against the other party based on the altercation. Then, since the other party was now also facing charges and concerned about his permanent record, Mr. Tormey was able to negotiate a mutual dismissal whereby both parties agreed to drop the charges against each other. This was a fantastic result for the client, who was able to preserve his clean record.
Garfield Simple Assault Lawyer Needed – Call Us Now
If you or a loved one has been charged with simple assault in New Jersey, contact our Hackensack offices anytime for a free initial consultation at (201)-330-4979.
