Essex County Aggravated Assault Defense Lawyer
If you have been accused of assault, it is important to understand the charges against you and the potential penalties you face if you are convicted. As experienced defense attorneys, we can help you understand your rights — and we can defend you strategically against charges such as:
- Simple assault: Simple assault is usually charged in the third or fourth degrees, depending on a number of factors, when bodily injury is purposely inflicted on another person.
- Attempted assault: A person can be charged with attempted assault in cases where he or she is considered to have intended bodily injury.
- Harassment: A less serious charge than simple assault, harassment is a misdemeanor offense.
- Felony, aggravated or negligent assault: A person can be charged with a felony if the alleged assault involves a police officer or other government, judicial, public service or educational employee; involves the use of a weapon; or is considered more serious for other reasons.
- Assault by auto (vehicular assault): Assault by auto may be charged if a person in control of an automobile causes an accident that results in injury.
Clearing Your Record
Depending on your situation, you may be able to get an assault charge or conviction removed (or expunged) from your record. This can help greatly when it comes to career and educational opportunities, since many employers run background checks on applicants.
As a law firm with significant experience in record clearing, we can advise you regarding expungement of violations and charges, which can enable you to present with a clean record in the future if you qualify. Contact us to find out more.
Get Help From a Bergen County Assault Defense Lawyer
If you are facing New Jersey assault charges, we can help you understand your legal rights and options and work on your behalf in order to reach the best possible outcome. Call DeGrado Halkovich, LLC, at 201-255-7314 or 800-691-2751 to talk to an attorney by phone or to schedule an appointment.