Confident Handling Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon And Terroristic Threats Cases
Having someone you hate or get into serious conflicts with is far from an uncommon occurrence. It is impossible for anyone to get along with everyone, and opposing views and conflicting morals and desires often can lead to serious arguments and fights. Unfortunately, if action is taken, it can result in criminal charges such as assault with a deadly weapon or terroristic threats.
In the state of New Jersey, both assault with a deadly weapon and terroristic threat charges are considered to be serious crimes that are categorized as felonies. Guilty felony verdicts often involve heavy fines and serious jail time. If you are facing these types of assault charges, talk to me immediately. I am attorney Jill R. Cohen, and at my Haddonfield law firm, The Law Office of Jill R. Cohen, I can defend you to the fullest extent of the law.
I understand that situations can get out of hand, and stories can be overexaggerated as well. Resulting charges can have a drastic impact on your life. I work to prevent a guilty verdict regarding terroristic threats as well as assault charges involving deadly weapons. I committed to proving you are innocent of life-threatening or murderous intent.
What Is Considered To Be A Deadly Weapon In New Jersey?
To be charged with an assault involving a deadly weapon, it must fall under any range of objects that can inflict mortal or serious bodily harm to the victim. Usually, a deadly weapon can include:
- Projectile weaponry, including guns of any kind, bow and arrows, throwing weapons, darts, etc.
- Knives or blades of any kind including glass shards
- Cars (assault by auto or death by auto)
- Sports equipment such as golf clubs or baseball bats
- Tree limbs
- Tools such as crowbars, hatchets, axes, hammers, etc.
- Wire-like items such as electrical cables, rope, metal wire, etc.
- Body parts including feet, arms, hands and teeth
This list is not all-inclusive. Any object can be considered a deadly weapon if it was used or can be used to violently harm, attack or kill a victim. Any type of assault with a deadly weapon is classified as a felony-level criminal offense regardless of if you shoot, strike, hit, choke or stab the victim. Penalties for a guilty verdict of this kind of a crime are serious, making hiring a skilled deadly weapons attorney a must.
The Definition Of A Terroristic Threat By New Jersey State Law
According to New Jersey law, a terroristic threat involves one individual threatening to kill another with the intent to terrify or cause imminent fear of death in the recipient of the threat. This usually involves circumstances in which the victim truly believes they are in serious and immediate danger. To get convicted of a crime of this nature, the prosecution has to be convinced that you had the intent and ability to carry out said threats and that the criminal actions you took were life-threatening.
Learn More About Violent Crime Charges
Charges of assault with a deadly weapon and terroristic threats and subsequent convictions can drastically alter your future. If you are facing either of these violent criminal charges, get in touch with me as soon as possible. Call my office at 856-754-5501 or send me a message online to schedule a free initial consultation.
I represent clients throughout New Jersey in Camden, Cherry Hill, Gloucester Township, Winslow, Pennsauken, Voorhees, Lindenwold, Haddon Township, Collingswood and Haddonfield.
