Watchung Simple Assault Attorneys
Criminal Lawyer Defends Clients Against Simple Assault Charges in Watchung NJ
In Watchung, New Jersey, it is sometimes necessary for the Watchung Police Department to investigate allegations of simple assault incidents and file formal charges against those involved. It is important for those charged with simple assault to consult with a New Jersey criminal attorney who has experience representing clients on charges of simple assault. The penalties for a simple assault conviction are severe and may include:
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- 6-month jail sentence
- A fine not to exceed $1,000
- Community service
- Period of probation
Common acts of simple assault include:
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- Spitting in someone’s face
- Slapping a person’s face
- Hitting a person in order to cause them soreness
Simple Assault Cases Handled in Watchung Municipal Court
Simple Assault charges arising out of Watchung are generally handled in Watchung Municipal Court, located at 840 Somerset Street. The Honorable Frank W. Gasiorowski presides over the Court. Pamela J. Steves is the court administrator.
The criminal attorneys at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC have years of experience representing clients in Watchung Municipal Court on allegations of simple assault. Robert Rowbotham, II, Gary Grabas, and Casey Woodruff are all former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is Certified Civil Trial attorneys with over 30 years of trial experience.
Free Consultations Available – Watchung Simple Assault Lawyer
If you have been charged with simple assault for an incident arising out of Watchung and would like to consult with one of the firm’s criminal lawyers, you can contact us at (908) 322-7000. We are available to assist you 24 hours a day. The initial consultation is free.
