Denville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Assault charges are treated severely and the penalties include Jail Time, Probation, Community Service, Fines and Restitution. John Tierney is a former Bronx County, New York Assistant District Attorney who handled hundreds of assault and violence related cases. Further, as designated Felony Liaison for juvenile offenders, he prosecuted gang related offenses, robberies, first degree assaults, and attempted murders. In Private Practice, John and his Senior Associate, Matt Simon, have defended these matters successfully in New York and New Jersey for a decade.
We will take immediate action to understand your view of the events. We will determine the inception of the fight, identify and interview witnesses, review police version of events, prepare aggressive cross-examination of witnesses, and present facts in self-defense or mitigate your conduct and penalties against you.
We have extensive experience in defense of:
- Individual altercations
- Bar fights
- Aggravated Assaults
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Alleged domestic violence related assaults, harassment, and alleged Terroristic threats
- As well as drug and alcohol induced assaults and fights
- Usually, the outcome of assault charges is dependent upon the particular, specific facts of the case
Assault charges and self defense
Often, assault cases stem from an emotional dispute or altercation. If you have been charged with a crime of alleged violence or assault, we will determine the evidence against you, develop your case to confront both the accuser and the State's evidence, and explore your best possible defenses, including self defense.
Did the alleged victim precipitate the altercation, provoke you, or place his or her body in such a way as to convey a threat to you? Did the prior relationship between you and the alleged victim cause you to apprehend fear from subtle physical movements or statements? If you were provoked or perceived an imminent threat to your person, we may be able to get your charges dismissed completely or severely mitigate any penalties you might face.
It is pivotal that you get an experienced advocate on your case immediately. Please contact John Tierney to schedule an interview.
