Blog Posts - Assault
The foundations of self-defense in New Jersey
Self-defense is a natural right that allows someone to protect themselves or others against harm. However, self-defense sometimes gets misinterpreted as assault, leading to criminal charges. There are a few things to understand about self-defense laws and your legal rights. What the law says New Jersey law allows the use...
New Jersey judges skeptical of conclusions of shaken baby syndrome
Alleged crimes committed against infants and children tend to evoke strong visceral reactions from juries and the public alike – especially when the defendant is a family member or caretaker. This makes sense, because children are innocent and largely defenseless, and because adults are responsible for their care and protection....
Simple assaults common in NJ casinos
People come to Atlantic City expecting to have a good time. However, sometimes things can get out of hand, and suddenly someone can become embroiled in a dispute or fight. They then may find themselves arrested and charged with simple assault. Simple assault typically involves a fight, attack or threat...
Casinos protecting themselves in domestic violence cases
Phillies outfield Odubel Herrera made national news in 2019 when he was arrested for domestic abuse at Atlantic City’s Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. He was charged with simple assault and quickly placed on administrative leave by the team as part of a Joint Domestic Violence Policy between Major League...
Challenging an Assault Charge
Have you gotten into a fight lately? If so, then you might have found yourself coming face-to-face with assault charges. These types of charges can be quite serious, resulting in incarceration upon conviction. Additionally, an assault charge on your criminal record can affect you for years to come by making...