Blog: Assault Crime

If you’ve been falsely accused of assault after a summer event in South Jersey, you may face serious charges but you have legal rights and options. Here's what to do right away. Maybe a misunderstanding at a party, bar, or beach event spiraled out of control and now you’re At In this blog, we’ll break down what you need to know if you’ve been accused of assault after a summer event in South...

In 2021, New Jersey lawmakers updated the classification of strangulation assault, raising it from a third-degree crime to a second-degree crime. This change reflects the growing recognition of the severe, life-threatening nature of strangulation in The updated law imposes harsher penalties, including longer prison sentences, as strangulation is now categorized alongside more serious felonies. Under this new legislation, a conviction for strangulation assault can result in up to 10 years in prison and fines...