Under N.J.S.A.§ 2C:12-1a(1), a person commits a simple assault if he or she attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person. Some examples of this offense include:
- Spitting in someone's face
- Hitting someone in order to cause them soreness
- Slapping a person's face
In New Jersey, assault charges are taken seriously. Those convicted of simple assault face:
- 6 month possible jail sentence
- up to $1000 fine
- possible community service
- possible probation period
Simple assault charges arising out of Clark, New Jersey are generally handled in Clark Municipal Court. The court is located at 315 Westfield Avenue. The Honorable Antonio Inacio presides over the court and the court administrator is Loraine Disko.
If you have been charged with assault in Clark, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff regularly represent clients in Clark Municipal Court charged with disorderly persons offenses, including simple assault.
Our criminal attorneys have many years of experiences handling assault cases. Casey Woodruff, Robert Rowbotham and Gary Grabas are former Prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Free Consultation Available - Clark Simple Assault Lawyer
(908) 322-7000
If you have been charged with a simple assault offense arising out of Clark and would like to speak with one of the firm's criminal attorneys, you can reach us at (908) 322-7000. We offer free initial consultations and are available 24 hours a day.
