In New Jersey, assault charges are taken seriously. 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, or slapping a person's face. A simple assault conviction can result in a six (6) month prison term.
Simple assault offenses arising out of Piscataway, New Jersey are generally handled in Piscataway Municipal Court. The court is located in the Piscataway Municipal Complex at 455 Hoes Lane. The Honorable Dennis Fackelman presides. The Court Administrator is Claudia Santos.
If you have been charged with assault in Piscataway, New Jersey, it is important to consult with a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff regularly represents clients in Piscataway Municipal Court charged with simple assault. Our criminal attorneys have many years of experience handling such offenses. 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.
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If you would like to speak with one of the firm's criminal attorneys to discuss an assault charge, you can reach us at (908) 322-7000. We offer free initial consultations and are available 24 hours a day. The firm's main office is located in nearby Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Directions to Piscataway Municipal Court
FROM ROUTE 18
Proceed on Route 18, through New Brunswick, over the Raritan River. Continue on Route 18 through a series of three traffic lights. At the fourth light, turn right onto Sidney Road. Municipal Complex on the right (parking lots in the back)
FROM Rt. 287 SOUTH
Exit #9 onto River Road (County Road, #622). Just before 3rd light, take Centennial Avenue jughandle. Continue on Centennial Avenue. At 5th traffic signal, turn right onto Hoes Lane Stay in left lane. Pass 3 traffic lights. At 4th light (approx. .7 mile), turn left onto Sidney Road. Municipal Complex on the right.
FROM 287 NORTH
Exit at South Randolphville Road. Turn right at traffic light onto So. Randolphville Road. Turn left at next light onto Old New Brunswick Road (it becomes Hoes Lane). Stay in left lane. At 6th traffic light, turn left onto Sidney Road. Municipal Complex on the right.
