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What is the legal definition of assault?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | Feb 2, 2018 | Assault And Threat Crimes

The definition of assault in legal terms refers to the attempt to injure another person. In order for an assault conviction to happen, however, it does not require the person to actually commit a physical act of violence. Assault can also include threatening actions...

2 sample defenses against larceny

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | Nov 17, 2017 | Assault And Threat Crimes

A charge of larceny means that the defendant has been accused of the unlawful taking of another party’s property. Larceny, or theft, is a serious crime, and the punishments become more severe depending on how valuable the allegedly stolen item is. Because...

The elements of a personal harassment conviction

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | Nov 10, 2017 | Assault And Threat Crimes

Due to the nature of human relations, it’s not uncommon for two people to fall into disagreement, and in extreme situations, those disagreements can lead to yelling and threats. Not all interactions like this, however, are the fault of one person; sometimes both...

Successful use of a self-defense argument

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | May 11, 2017 | Assault And Threat Crimes

In one of our previous posts, we dove into some of the commonly used defense strategies to counter assault charges in New Jersey. Topping the list was self-defense, and as we noted at the time, one of the challenges of using it is that it shifts a burden of proof...

Could my New Jersey juvenile be tried as an adult?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | Apr 14, 2017 | Assault And Threat Crimes

The meanings of words can change over time. When the term terroristic threat initially came into use in the legal system in New Jersey, it was generally associated with allegations of domestic violence. That’s changed in the past 15 years, though. Now, charges...

What are common defenses against New Jersey assault charges?

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | Mar 17, 2017 | Assault And Threat Crimes

It might not take much to trigger an arrest on a charge of battery in New Jersey. Throwing and landing a punch might be enough. The possibility of being charged with assault can take even less. All you have to do is make a verbal threat. If the person it’s aimed...

Handshakes don’t cut it if a quarrel leads to an assault charge

On behalf of The Law Offices of Anthony N. Palumbo | Dec 20, 2016 | Assault And Threat Crimes

Back in the day, the rules of etiquette required that if you got into a fight in the schoolyard and a teacher broke things up, you would shake hands with your rival. An apology might even be called for. Does that ever happen anymore? These days in New Jersey and...

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