Why You May be Arrested for Spitting on Someone in New Jersey Spitting on someone is a clear sign of anger, while the reasons for such conduct vary depending on the circumstances. Intentionally spitting on someone is seen as an act of aggression under New Jersey law, meant to evoke fear or disgust in the […]
Bank robbery and street robbery are familiar terms to most in New Jersey. You may envision a group of individuals holding up the teller at a bank, or someone pulling a gun or wielding a knife and robbing another on the street of their wallet, watch, or other valuables. However, you may not know about […]
Just as it sounds, aggravated assault is a crime characterized by more grave acts than those usually involved in simple assault. However, no matter what type of assault you have been charged with in New Jersey, the law seeks to punish these violations severely. A conviction for aggravated assault can result in lengthy incarceration, high fines, and […]
Evesham Township Defense Lawyers for Assault at a Youth Sports Event Where do you draw the line between passionate support for your child and their team and criminal conduct? Parents get heated watching their children play sports, arousing their competitive and protective instincts. Rivalry, mixed with dangerous players, poor officiating calls, and long-standing grudges with […]
Sexual assault is unconsented to sexual contact or penetration. A prosecutor must prove all the elements of the crime to convict someone of sexual assault, specifically that unconsented to sexual contact or penetration occurred in a specific way with a particular victim. N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2 sets forth the different types of sexual assault, such as sexual […]
What are the Specific Cases that Elevate Simple Assault to Aggravated Assault in NJ? Simple assault and aggravated assault are distinct by intent and injury. The more serious the injury, the more likely the charge is aggravated assault. Likewise, the more evidence showing an individual sought to injure someone, the better the odds that aggravated […]
The decision to elude the police typically arises from a highly emotional state of fear or panic and can lead to endangering your life and others. As a result, the law comes down hard on those eluding the police and driving recklessly. If the police charge you with both offenses, you will probably regret your […]
How Does a Violent Offense Affect the Degree of Criminal Charges in NJ? Without a doubt, all states want to reduce violent crime. Each state has its scheme to deter and punish violence most effectively. New Jersey is no exception. New Jersey laws are the strictest regarding violent crime, such as armed robbery, assault, weapons violations, […]
If you have a child under 18 in the car with you when arrested for DWI in New Jersey, your troubles mount. You take an enormous risk when you drive a car with drugs or alcohol in your system in New Jersey. At a minimum, you could be pulled over and arrested, have your car […]
Accused of Eluding in New Jersey? Know What to Expect If the police put their lights on, wave you over, and follow you closely, you are legally obligated to stop. The state may charge you with eluding if you do not. In New Jersey, you commit a third degree crime, the equivalent of a felony […]