Teenager May Be Charged with Instigating Mob Attack in Bayonne
Another arrest has been made following an assault that resulted in the victim suffering critical injuries. According to a news report in The Jersey Journal, the attack on a 22-year-old Bayonne man involved nine boys and four girls. On July 13, 2011, an 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack at 51st Street and Avenue C in Bayonne. The man's aunt and uncle may face charges for helping him avoid the authorities. He faces charges for rioting and endangering an injured victim.
New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1.2 states: “A person is guilty of endangering an injured victim if he causes bodily injury to any person or solicits, aids, encourages, or attempts or agrees to aid another, who causes bodily injury to any person, and leaves the scene of the injury knowing or reasonably believing that the injured person is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated or otherwise unable to care for himself.”
Assault incidents involving multiple parties often become complicated to investigate because they involve contradicting witness statements. It is common for one of the individuals to face steeper penalties than the others involved because of false allegations or because of a criminal history. It is important that the truth comes out and that individuals receive fair treatment in court.
The skilled assault defense lawyers in New Jersey at Lependorf & Silverstein have a proven track record of successfully handling our clients’ assault charges. We fight aggressively for the rights of our clients in each and every case. If you or a loved one is facing assault charges in New Jersey, please call our law offices today at 609-240-0040 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
