New Jersey Woman Charged With Assault After She Allegedly Gets Mad at Cops
A Bridgewater woman was charged with assaulting a police officer and a police sergeant when she reportedly became angry after the cops told her they were going to arrest her on an outstanding warrant. According to a news report in The Daily Record, Xhevahire Hart was stopped when officers spotted her speeding past their marked patrol car on Route 24. Officers made the determination that Hart did not appear in court on previous vehicle code violation charges including driving with a suspended license and failing to inspect her vehicle.
Hart then reportedly refused to be arrested by the officer, but told him that she was on her way to her mother’s house and couldn’t be stopped. According to the newspaper, the woman kept locking the vehicle door as the officer attempted to unlock it by reaching through the open car window. The article states that Hart then started to punch the officer’s arm and hit him in the face. The officer finally got her out of the vehicle with a little help from a police sergeant. Even then, Hart reportedly struggled and tried to get away from them. Several times, the newspaper reported that Hart managed to free herself from the handcuffs and then punch and kick both the officers.
Hart has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Her driver’s license could also be taken away because of her prior violations and her failure to appear on those violations.
Unfortunately, this is such a common occurrence. People get cited or booked on minor infractions or misdemeanors and they don’t know what to do when the first thing they should’ve done was hired a competent and experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney. Why? To avoid getting into these type of situations. When the court orders you to be at a certain place at a certain time, you must be there. If you don’t, you will be considered a fugitive and the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest.
This is exactly why you need a good defense attorney, who will make a big difference in your life. It could mean avoiding jail time, reducing charges or even lessening your burden by reducing your fines. At Lependorf & Silverstein, we help build a strong case against the prosecution. In this case, we only know the police officers’ side of the story. As your New Jersey Criminal defense attorneys, we will make sure that your side of the story is heard and necessary evidence is gathered to prove your story and clear your name and record.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in the state of New Jersey, call us immediately for a free consultation.
