Ocean County Defense Lawyers: Assault by Auto Charges in Ocean County
New Jersey Assault by Auto charges are always a serious matter which requires the assistance of an experienced defense lawyer. A conviction of assault by auto can result in excessive fines, probation, and up to 10 years in prison and application of NERA. The Law Offices of John F. Marshall is an Ocean County Criminal Defense Firm which has successfully handled hundreds of different assault cases, including assault by auto. Our law firm is comprised of top defense attorneys and former prosecutors with almost 60 years of combined experience who will dedicate themselves to defending your well-being. We have a great relationship with the municipal courts in Ocean County because attorney Thomas V. Campo from our office is a former Prosecutor from over 20 municipalities in the County. This puts us in a unique position to work out deals that most lawyers and law firms would not be able to do. We represent individuals charged with assault be auto in the Superior Court and throughout Ocean County including Bay Head, Bayville, Jackson, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Lavalette, Seaside Park, South Toms River, and Seaside Heights. Call us 24/7 to schedule a free conference with an attorney who can address any of your questions and concerns.
Ocean County Assault by Auto
When an aggravated assault arises from the operation of a motor vehicle it is commonly referred to as an Assault by Auto. There are basically three (3) ways in which a person can be held accountable for assault by auto. First, when the motorist acts with the purpose or intent to collide with the victim, then it is an assault by auto. Like any other assault crime, the degree of the assault by auto depends on the severity of the victim’s bodily injury. Where the resulting injury is “serious”, meaning a substantial risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or loss of function of a bodily member or organ then the Assault by Auto is a Second Degree crime. When the injuries are not serious then it is a Third Degree Aggravated Assault by Auto. It is should be noted that if the victim dies as a result of the incident then in New Jersey it is a Vehicular Homicide. Second, it is also an Assault by Auto when an individual drives a vehicle recklessly (e.g. driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, extreme speeding, etc.) and this results in a serious injury to another then it is a Fourth Degree crime. Third, when a person injures someone while fleeing or eluding police or while joyriding they will be charged with a Second Degree crime of assault by auto.
Having the right lawyer on your side for a charge like this can mean the difference between walking scot-free and going to jail. The Law Offices of John F. Marshall in Ocean County handles all types of assault crimes, including assault by auto, and or any related DWIs. Our former prosecutors and veteran criminal defense attorneys have almost 60 years of experience which we will use to get your assault by auto charges downgraded or dropped altogether. In fact, attorney Thomas V. Campo was the Prosecutor in more than half of Ocean County’s municipalities, including Barnegat, Brick, Forked River, Long Beach Island, Little Egg Harbor, Toms River, Waretown, Tuckerton, Point Pleasant Beach, and Manahawkin. When you need the best, you come to us! We even offer you free consultations with a knowledgeable assault defense attorney from our office.
