Woman Charged with Attacking Millville Teacher
A 22-year-old woman faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly attacking a teacher who attempted to prevent her from picking up a child from school. According to a news report in The News of Cumberland County, the incident took place at the Silver Run Elementary School in Millville. Officials say the woman became aggressive when a schoolteacher blocked her way. The child's mother did approve her to pick up the child, but the 22-year-old woman allegedly refused to provide identification.
According to the report, the woman slammed the teacher's head into the wall and struck her before running off with the child. The teacher refused medical attention and the child was safely returned to his family. The woman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal trespassing.
New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1 defines the difference between simple assault and aggravated assault. While both forms of assault involve an attempt to cause injury, aggravated assault involves an attempt to cause serious bodily injury. Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense, while aggravated assault can result in much more serious penalties.
Anyone facing aggravated assault charges would be well advised to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight to have the charges dismissed or lessened to a simple assault charge. Depending on the actual harm caused, if a weapon was used, and the intention behind the assault, it may be possible for the defendant to avoid jail time. In many cases, the charges may be lessened or even dismissed.
The reputed New Jersey assault defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of handling assault cases. If you or a loved one has been accused of a violent crime in New Jersey, please call our offices at (609) 240-0040 to begin building your defense right away.
