When individuals are charged with a crime, they must be proven guilty or plead guilty before they can be convicted. In other words, there must be sufficient credible evidence that meets a high burden of proof before a conviction for an offense such as assault can be obtained. Those individuals who have been accused should be able to make decisions regarding their situations in order for them to determine what legal routes may be best given the circumstances.
Man charged for aggravated assault in New Jersey
When a person feels threatened or otherwise unsafe, he or she may feel the need to defend him or herself. Such situations can become complicated, especially if events escalate quickly. If a person becomes seriously hurt during an alleged altercation, authorities may be called, and an individual may require legal information after being charged with aggravated assault.
Individuals charged with aggravated assault in New Jersey
Many individuals are aware that alcohol consumption can cause people to act in ways that are not suited for certain situations. If an individual is confronted after he or she has been drinking, the situation could potentially escalate, and an individual may become combative. If authorities believe that an individual acted in a violent manner, that person could potentially face charges of aggravated assault.
Assault charges brought against New Jersey nursing home resident
As individuals age, their mental stamina may not be as strong as it used to be. Therefore, they could potentially make decisions that they may not have normally made due to their fragile mental state. However, if an elderly resident attacks another person, they could still be at risk for facing assault charges.
FBI releases 2012 report on violent crimes
According to a recent report issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the United States experienced an increase in violent crimes in 2012. While not among the 10 states with the highest rate of aggravated assault charges or murder charges, New Jersey has seen a rise in violence. New Jersey Readers may find the following blog on recent efforts to reduce the growing rate of violent crime in New Jersey's largest city interesting.
Lawmakers introduce bill in response to rumored game
Our New Jersey readers are likely familiar with the rumored "Knockout Game." The game refers to reports of a number of violent attacks in which a person sneaks up behind a random pedestrian and tries to knock that person out with a single punch to the head. In New Jersey, the game received considerable attention after a man died in Hoboken in what state officials said might have been a "Knockout Game" assault. Reports of alleged violent crimes related to the game have grown widely across the U.S. in recent months.
Football player indicted for aggravated assault
State prosecutors and local law enforcement in New Jersey are serious about fighting violent crimes. If convicted of a violent crime such as aggravated assault or attempted murder, the individuals charged with the crime could face between 10 and 20 years in prison, hefty monetary fines, burdensome probationary terms and civil charges involving restitution to the victim.
New Jersey State Police report crime statistics
Criminal charges for violent crimes such as assault or murder can come with a high cost. If convicted of an assault charge or other violent crime, individuals can face a whole host of serious penalties including jail time and fines. Due to the high cost, New Jersey residents accused of committing violent crimes such as aggravated assault or murder may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney.
Multiple Camden men arrested on three different murder charges
Violent crimes include any crime that is committed through force or the threat of force. These crimes are taken especially seriously by law enforcement. From aggravated assault to murder, there is little tolerance among authorities for individuals who commit violent crimes. Nevertheless, not every act of violence is a crime. In fact, there are a number of mitigating factors that can have an effect on the outcome of a case.
Witnesses in NJ case receive reduced sentences for testimony
An aggravated assault resulting in death is often considered one of the most heinous violent crimes that a person can commit. Due to this, those convicted of murder charges stemming from an aggravated assault are often subject to the most serious penalties in the state. In some states this may include a death sentence. While New Jersey does not have the death penalty, penalties for murder are still extremely serious.
