Man Indicted for Assaulting Police Officer by Warren County Jury
A 30-year-old man from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, has been indicted by a Warren County grand jury for injuring a police sergeant. According to a news report in The Express-Times, the man has been indicted for third-degree aggravated assault for cutting a man and a fourth-degree aggravated assault for attempting to hit an arresting officer. The alleged incident occurred in Phillipsburg. The man also faces charges for unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Aggravated assault is a serious allegation that can result in life-changing penalties. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b): “A person is guilty of aggravated assault if he: (1) Attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes such injury purposely or knowingly or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such injury.” The extent of the penalties related to aggravated assault depends on the injuries suffered by victims, whether or not a weapon was involved in the altercation, and whether or not the defendant has a record of criminal activity.
It is common for defendants to face increased penalties, fines, and additional charges if they have a history of criminal convictions. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our assault defense lawyers in Princeton handle all types of assault charges in New Jersey, as well as a wide variety of other criminal charges. We know how to fight serious allegations and get the charges made against our clients reduced or even dismissed altogether. Call our law offices today at 609-240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
