Assault
N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 — simple assault is a disorderly persons offense
In New Jersey, simple assault is attempting to cause, or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causing, bodily injury; negligently causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; or trying by physical menace to put someone in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.
Disorderly persons, or petty in a mutual fight. Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense, unless it happened in a fight or scuffle entered by mutual consent, when it is a petty disorderly persons offense. Aggravated assault, which includes attempting to cause serious bodily injury or causing injury with a deadly weapon, is a crime.
Sources for this section (1)
- N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 — Assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.