Assault Attorneys New Jersey, Pennsylvania

Protecting Your Rights after an Assault

Under certain circumstances, arguments, disagreements, and misunderstandings can escalate to the point where bodily harm is either threatened or actually provoked. If the victim chooses to file assault charges, the implications may be life-changing. Whether you have been assaulted, or been accused of assault, Vlasac & Shmaruk, LLC, can help. If you’re in need of experienced assault attorneys, contact our New Jersey and Pennsylvania law offices today to schedule a free consultation with our legal team.

About Assault Cases

Assault is an act of violence against another person. A misdemeanor charge, assault is categorized as either simple or aggravated, depending on the circumstances. Under New Jersey and Pennsylvania law, someone is guilty of simple assault if he or she:

• Attempts to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person.
• Negligently causes bodily injury to another person with a deadly weapon.
• Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.

Simple assault is distinguished from aggravated assault by the absence of intention to inflict serious injury with a deadly weapon.

Have You Been Charged with Assault?

Simple assault is a disorderly persons charge. The charge may be reduced to a petty disorderly persons offense if the assault occurred during a consensual fight, or it may be upgraded if the person claiming assault was a law enforcement official.

Individuals can be charged with assault without ever putting their hands on someone else. The mere threat of violence is enough to garner an arrest and possible conviction. If convicted, the sentence is usually fines and/or imprisonment.

How Our Attorneys Can Help

John Vlasac and Boris Shmaruk defend and prosecute simple assault cases. Since our attorneys are able to see both sides, we can help you if you have been accused of an assault, or wish to file charges against someone who assaulted you. If you have been accused of simple assault, we will argue to have the charges reduced or dismissed. Our negotiation skills have helped clients who face serious charges tell their side of the story and avoid imprisonment and fines.

Contact Our Assault Attorneys

If you have been assaulted or accused of assault, contact the attorneys at the Pennsylvania and New Jersey law offices of Vlasac & Shmaruk, LLC. We can schedule a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your case and provide legal advice moving forward.