Holmdel Assault Defense Lawyers

Charged With Simple Assault or Aggravated Assault in Holmdel?

The Former Prosecutor of Holmdel Is Ready To Defend Your Assault Offense

One of the largest block of criminal charges filed in Holmdel New Jersey is assault offenses. Although there are a wide range of offenses that fall under this heading, the majority of the violations involve either simple assault or aggravated assault. Our lawyers have considerable experience defending assault charges in Holmdel since we have been appearing there for decades, have an office in the town and a member of our team is the former prosecutor of the municipality. If you have been charged with assault, an attorney at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has the qualifications to thoroughly defend you. For a free consultation with one of the attorneys on our staff, contact our Holmdel Office. A lawyer is available now at 732-737-8487 to answer your questions and provide the sound advice you need in this confusing time.

Holmdel Township Assault Offense

As previously stated, an assault or threat related offense can arise in many forms in Holmdel. The defense lawyers at our firm are adept in defending any assault charge you may be facing, including:

  • Simple Assault
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Terroristic Threat
  • Harassment

  • Obstructing the Administration of Law
  • Stalking
  • Criminal Mischief
  • Disorderly Conduct

These matters can result in an indictable crime that may only be dealt with at the Monmouth County Superior Court or a disorderly persons offense that falls under the jurisdiction of Holmdel Municipal Court. Simple assault, harassment and obstructing are typically disorderly persons offenses where aggravated assault, stalking and terroristic threats are always indictable as crimes of the fourth degree, third degree or second degree.

Penalties for an assault crime hinge on the grade of offense. A conviction for a disorderly persons offense results in a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 6 months in the Monmouth County Jail. A fourth degree crime carries a prison term of up to 18 months and a fine that can reach $10,000. The penalties for a third degree crime include up to 5 years in a prison and a fine that can reach $15,000. A second degree aggravated assault or other Holmdel assault charge triggers imprisonment for 5-10 years and a maximum fine of $150,000.

Diversion of Holmdel Assault Charges. A defendant can avoid prosecution for an assault offense in Holmdel by securing admission into either Conditional Dismissal or Pretrial Intervention. Both programs are reserved to first time offenders with Conditional Dismissal applying to disorderly persons offenses and Pretrial Intervention being the relief when someone is facing a third or fourth degree crime.

Assault Attorney in Holmdel Township New Jersey

You have taken the first step to protect yourself against an assault charge in Holmdel Township New Jersey. The process of learning the law and researching lawyers is imperative to protecting your record and future. Selecting the right defense attorney to defend your Holmdel assault offense can be the difference between acquittal and conviction. We believe that the attorneys at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall present a formidable option for you. To learn more about what can be accomplished by a lawyer at the firm, contact our firm at 732-727-8487.

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