Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

simple assault defense

I have a court date today (10-04-06) at 5:00 PM EST for a simple assault charge. I want to know how I can prevent getting a criminal record for this. The victim is not attending the court. details are as follows: domestic violence incident (I made the 911 call) in which I accidently hit the victim in the face while trying to escape her assault. I admitted to the officer arriving on the scene that I hit her and was arrested.

any help appreciated, don't care about fines - just trying to prevent a criminal record (no previous arrests - only traffic infractions)

thank you


Asked on 10/04/06, 3:58 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: simple assault defense

The case will not be dismissed if the alleged victim is absent because there will some concern that you have done away with her. She must come to court to consent to the dismissal of the case.

Since the dismissal of the case is so important to you you should hire an attorney to insure this result.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/04/06, 7:51 am
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: simple assault defense

On such short notice the only advice I can give you is to ask for an adjournment tonight so you can consult with a lawyer. Getting a dismissal of a domestic violence assault charge where you admitted your guilt to the police is not an easy task, and I would strongly sugest you get a lawyer to handle this properly. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts in New Jersey In the past. I would like to discuss your case with you in more detail. Please contact me about this. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

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Answered on 10/04/06, 8:42 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: simple assault defense

As the other attorneys said, DV cases are treated very seriously. Hopefully you can get it dismissed by yourself today but I don't see that happening. You need an attorney that's going to put up a big fight to get the case dismissed. Call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss the case. My consultations are always free.

Good luck!

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Answered on 10/04/06, 11:32 am


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