Morris County Bullying Defense Lawyer
The Morristown law firm of Maynard & Sumner, LLC, defends people facing all types of criminal allegations, including harassment charges. Our law firm has defended many individuals against harassment charges. Very often these allegations stem from disputes between neighbors that escalate into something else.
Harassment can involve many different forms of conduct, including:
- Making a communication at "extremely inconvenient hours, or in offensively course language"
- Striking, shoving or kicking someone, or threatening to do so
- Engaging in any "alarming conduct" or repeatedly committing acts with the intent of alarming or annoying others.
Harassment is a petty disorderly persons offense, unless the person accused of harassing others is in prison or on parole or probation. In that case, harassment is a fourth-degree crime. The damage of a harassment conviction can go behind fines or probation. These allegations can cause lasting damage to your standing in the community.
Our New Jersey harassment charge attorneys will look closely at the facts of your case and build a strong defense to these charges. For instance, what one person considers to be "alarming conduct" may not be "alarming" to someone else. Under the law, the state will have to prove that the defendant intended to harass the alleged victim. In some cases, the state will be unable to clear this evidentiary hurdle. We will look at every chance to seek a dismissal of these charges prior to trial.
Contact Maynard & Sumner, LLC
Call 973-540-0054 or complete our contact form to schedule a free initial consultation. The sooner you get in touch with our law firm, the more options you will have in the defense of your case.
