Assaults and Fights

Morristown Assaults and Fights Attorney

Assault charges are treated severely. The penalties can include jail time, probation, community service, fines and restitution. If you are facing assault charges, the best investment you can make is to select an experienced defense lawyer committed to defending your rights at all costs.

We Know How to Stay Ahead of the Prosecution

Since 2002, the Morristown assault defense lawyers at the Tierney Law Group, LLC, have done just that. Our founding attorney Tierney has extensive experience undermining the prosecution’s strategy against his clients. He knows how the prosecution works, because he is a former Bronx County assistant district attorney who has handled hundreds of assault and violence-related cases. He also prosecuted individuals facing first-degree assault charges. Mr. Tierney and his senior associate Matthew Simon have what it takes to stay ahead of the prosecution with an aggressive defense strategy.

When the stakes are high, do not settle for anything less than an experienced defense strategy. We know how to help level the playing field against you while seeking to uncover any evidence that could be used in your favor. Contact our defense attorneys for a free consultation in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Seeking the Best Angle to Defend Your Rights

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. Our investigative approach has proven to be invaluable when defending clients accused of serious offenses such as:

Usually, the outcome of assault charges is dependent upon the particular, specific facts of the case. Assault charges often 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 will explore your best possible defenses, including self-defense.

Contact Our Morris County Criminal Defense Attorney

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. Contact our criminal defense lawyers to learn how we can tailor our approach based on the facts of your case.