Category Archives: Violent Crimes
How Does New Jersey Classify and Punish Violent Crimes?
New Jersey imposes severe penalties for offenses that involve physical harm or the threat of harm to another person. Violent crimes in New Jersey generally fall under indictable offenses, equivalent to felonies in other states, and are divided into four degrees, with first-degree offenses carrying the most severe penalties. Due to the heavy punishments possible,… Read More »
New Jersey Sees Overall Drop in Crime in 2020 but a Sharp Rise in Violence
Police department data shows that New Jersey had a significant decrease in total crime in 2020 but also that there has been a disturbing spike in homicides and other violent offenses during the pandemic. Crimes of violence have increased, which officials attribute to the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and to the desperation… Read More »
Different Types of Assault Under NJ State Law
Assault is one of those crimes that people often hear about, but very few are fully able to define. That is because the term is broad and vague, and on a criminal level, charges vary depending on the severity of the assault. In fact, there are different types of assault. Under New Jersey law, an… Read More »