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Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault is a serious crime in New Jersey. If you are convicted of aggravated assault, then you may face penalties or jail time.

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N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1

Three Degrees of Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault is a serious crime in New Jersey. If you are convicted of aggravated assault, then you may face penalties or jail time. The crime of aggravated assault is handled with New Jersey’s Aggravated Assault Law (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1). This law divides aggravated assault into three degrees of severity.

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What You Are Facing

Penalties for Aggravated Assault Crime in New Jersey

The penalties for aggravated assault depend up on the type of aggravated assault committed.

2nd Degree

Second Degree Penalties

Aggravated assault with serious injury is a second degree crime. The charges for this include jail time between five to ten years and fines up to $15,000.
3rd Degree

Third Degree Penalties

If you cause or attempt to cause injury with a deadly weapon, then it is a third degree crime. The charges for third degree crime include jail time between three to five years and fines up to $15,000.
4th Degree

Fourth Degree Penalties

If you commit aggravated assault by recklessly causing injury with a weapon, then it is a fourth degree crime. The prison term for a fourth degree conviction cannot exceed 18 months, and fines cannot be more than $1,000.
Domestic Disputes

Aggravated Assault After a Domestic Dispute

Have you been charged with aggravated assault following a domestic dispute? A charge arising at home often runs alongside a restraining order, and each case can affect the other. Joel Silberman defends both. Call 201-420-1913 for a consultation.

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