Former Villanova Basketball Star Arrested on Suspicion of Assault
Corey Stokes, 23, a star Villanova basketball player was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault after being involved in a brawl. According to a news report in The Star-Ledger, the incident occurred in Hoboken. The report states that Stokes and two other men, aged 22 and 23, got in a physical fight with two other men. The alleged victims lost consciousness and one of them suffered a broken jaw. The three men, including Stokes, were booked into Hudson County jail. Though undrafted, Stokes is an NBA hopeful.
According to NJSA 2C:12-1, assault is when a person "attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury." A simple assault charge becomes aggravated assault when the alleged victim suffers a serious injury.
Defendants charged with aggravated assault can face jail time and heavy fines. Those convicted of assault often have trouble finding gainful employment. Someone who is hoping to get a high-profile job may have trouble realizing his or her goals and dreams because of an assault conviction on their record. If you have been charged with a crime, whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, it is important to be proactive rather than reactive. You need to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer early on in the process when it is still possible to attain the best possible outcome in your case.
The skilled assault crime defense lawyers in New Jersey at Lependorf & Silverstein handle all types of assault charges. We understand that our client's future is on the line in many of these cases. If you are facing assault charges in New Jersey, call our offices at 609-240-0040 before discussing your case with the authorities.
