Wildwood Criminal Attorney: Assault & Fighting
Former Assistant County Prosecutor
There are several well-known bars in the City of Wildwood, Cape May County, NJ. Alcohol consumption and a verbal argument can quickly lead to a physical confrontation with an arrest and charge of assault and fighting. Attorney John W. Tumelty is a criminal defense attorney who defends individuals charged with assault related offenses in Wildwood. Attorney Tumelty is a former state prosecutor and has over 25 years experience representing individuals in Wildwood court. Mr. Tumelty is available to discuss your case immediately and will put together a good game plan to defend your Wildwood assault complaint. Please do not hesitate to contact the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty if you have been arrested or charged in Wildwood, Cape May County, NJ.
ASSAULT OR FIGHTING COMPLAINT IN WILDWOOD
A Wildwood police officer has two options for charging someone for assault or fighting. An officer can arrest or charge the person by issuing a ticket or summons under a local Wildwood municipal ordinance. A Wildwood municipal ordinance is not a criminal offense. It's a local town violation. The second option the police officer has is to charge simple assault under New Jersey's Criminal Code. This is a state statute that prohibits intentional physical contact with another. Simple assault carries up to six months county jail. If you are charged under either the Wildwood municipal ordinance or the simple assault statute, you should retain a defense attorney to avoid or minimize the potential punishment for an assault conviction.
SOME SITUATIONS WHERE ASSAULT CHARGES CAN HAPPEN IN WILDWOOD
A. A disagreement in a bar that escalates to a physical confrontation.
B. An altercation with a Wildwood police officer.
C. A disagreement with a bar customer or employee that escalates into a physical contact.
D. A domestic incident that gets out of control.
E. Trying to break up a fight.
Contact the Law Offices of John W. Tumelty, a former prosecutor and Wildwood criminal defense attorney if you are charged with assault or fighting in Wildwood. Attorney Tumelty will answer all of your questions and put together a defense strategy to successfully address the charges.
See our complete criminal defense website at www.johntumeltylaw.com
