Building a Strong Defense in Assault Cases
If you were arrested for aggravated assault, you are probably worried about the consequences you may be facing. If you are on probation, you may be worried about the additional consequences of probation violation. If you are here as an immigrant, you may be worried about whether you will be deported.
Regardless of the specifics of your situation, it is important to work with a Trenton aggravated assault attorney who will fight to protect your rights. When you contact the Fridie Law Group L.L.C., that is exactly what you will find. Attorney James Fridie represents individuals throughout central and southern New Jersey who are facing criminal charges for assault.
Pretrial Intervention
Most people who are arrested want to do whatever they can to minimize the consequences. A person who is convicted for aggravated assault faces five to 20 years in jail. In many situations, James Fridie is able to help first-time offenders avoid that punishment through pretrial intervention (PTI). If an individual is awarded PTI, they exchange their conviction for community service and probation. As long as they do not break probation, their charges can be dropped when the intervention is over.
When James works with client, his first concern is determining how an individual wants to proceed. He helps people understand what assault defense could be used in their situation and what the best course of action is, given the circumstances of their situation.
Contact a Willingboro Assault With a Deadly Weapon Lawyer
Although there are a few factors that can increase the status of an arrest from assault to aggravated assault, one of those factors is the use of a weapon. However, a person can be arrested for aggravated assault, even if they brandish the weapon without using it.
When you attorney James Fridie, he can help minimize the charges you are facing and keep your criminal record clean. Schedule your free initial consultation by contacting him online or by calling 888-883-0778.
