Fighting allegations of threats and violence in the New Jersey Courts

A person is guilty of simple assault under New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1 if he or she, "(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." This means that under New Jersey law, causing fear by being physically menacing can carry the same penalties as causing actual bodily injury. Fighting these serious allegations can be a complicated process. Anyone charged with simple assault and disorderly persons offenses in New Jersey would be well advised to seek guidance from a skilled criminal defense attorney.

Disorderly persons offenses, such as simple assault, can result in a permanent criminal record and up to six months of incarceration. These serious penalties apply even to those only suspected of threatening serious bodily injury. Allegations of dangerous threats often arise out of heated arguments and misunderstandings. A skilled defense attorney may determine that it is in the best interest of the accused to fight these types of charges in court.

Companies that perform background checks on their applicants may decide not to hire someone if there is a disorderly conduct charge on their criminal record. If they do not do their proper research, the potential employer may assume that the applicant was actually involved in a physical altercation and didn't just threaten violence.

A New Jersey criminal defense attorney at the Ibrahim Law Group helps residents fight wrongful charges and unjust penalties. If you have been accused of a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, please contact our law office at 201-781-7800. Calling us is your first step to fighting these serious charges.

Please contact the Ibrahim Law Group to arrange for a consultation at 201-781-7800.