Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault
March 14, 2018
New Jersey statutes break “assault” charges into two categories: aggravated assault and simple assault. These refer to physically violent assaults and are separate from other types of felony charges including sexual assault. Aggravated assault may result in maximum second-degree felony charges, potentially leading to ten (10) years in state prison. Simple assault charges are not considered felonies and […]