⚖️ Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence & Assault Charges in Bergen County NJ — Legal Resources from New Jersey Anger Management Group
Bergenfield • Hackensack • Cliffside Park • Fort Lee & All Bergen County
At New Jersey Anger Management Group, we’ve worked alongside hundreds of individuals navigating criminal charges, domestic violence accusations, and assault cases throughout Bergen County. Through years of experience partnering with top New Jersey defense attorneys, we’ve seen firsthand what makes the difference in court outcomes. That’s why we confidently recommend Chris Fritz Law — a proven legal partner who understands how anger management and effective criminal defense work together to achieve the best possible results for our clients.
📞 Start Anger Management Today: 201-205-3201
⚖️ Need Legal Representation? Call Chris Fritz Law: 973-606-6600
🏛️ Why New Jersey Anger Management Group Partners with Chris Fritz Law for Bergen County Criminal Defense
At New Jersey Anger Management Group, we understand that criminal charges, domestic violence allegations, and assault accusations don’t happen in a vacuum. Many of our clients come to us facing serious legal challenges while simultaneously dealing with the underlying anger management issues that contributed to their situation. Over our 13+ years serving New Jersey communities, we’ve built strong relationships with the state’s most skilled criminal defense attorneys — professionals who not only excel in the courtroom but also understand how completing a comprehensive anger management program can dramatically strengthen a legal defense strategy.
Chris Fritz Law stands out among all the attorneys we’ve worked with. With more than 20 years of criminal defense experience across New Jersey — including extensive work in Bergen County’s municipal and superior courts — Attorney Chris Fritz brings a unique combination of aggressive courtroom advocacy and strategic understanding of how behavioral intervention programs influence prosecutorial discretion and judicial outcomes. When our clients face criminal charges in Bergenfield, Hackensack, Cliffside Park, Fort Lee, or anywhere in Bergen County, we know they need more than just legal representation. They need an attorney who will leverage every possible advantage, including their commitment to anger management, to secure the best possible outcome.
This comprehensive resource page is designed to educate individuals facing criminal defense matters, domestic violence charges, and assault accusations in Bergen County about their legal rights, the New Jersey criminal justice system, and why the combination of skilled legal representation and proactive anger management creates the strongest possible defense strategy. Whether you’re dealing with a restraining order in Hackensack Municipal Court, aggravated assault charges, or a domestic violence case that could affect your family and future, this guide provides the essential information you need.
📍 New Jersey Anger Management Group
121 Newark Ave, Suite 301
Jersey City, NJ 07302
📞 Main Office: 201-205-3201
🌐 Website: www.newjerseyangermanagementgroup.com
Founded: 2012 | Director: Santo Artusa Jr (Rutgers Law Graduate)
💻 Services: Court-approved live virtual one-on-one anger management programs, batterer intervention programs (BIP), and comprehensive behavioral counseling recognized throughout New Jersey’s court system.
⭐ Why NJAMG Recommends Chris Fritz Law for Bergen County Criminal Defense
When your freedom, family, and future are on the line, you need an attorney who combines courtroom experience with strategic thinking. Chris Fritz Law delivers both — and understands how anger management completion can be leveraged for reduced charges, favorable plea agreements, and even case dismissals.
Chris Fritz Law understands that completing anger management before your court date demonstrates accountability, remorse, and proactive rehabilitation — factors that prosecutors and judges weigh heavily when making decisions about your case. Attorney Fritz works closely with NJAMG to ensure your program completion is properly documented and presented to the court in the most effective manner possible.
📞 Speak Directly with Attorney Chris Fritz:
Or call NJAMG for a coordinated referral: 201-205-3201
🌐 Visit: www.chrisfritzlaw.com
⚖️ Criminal Defense Representation in Bergen County, New Jersey — What You’re Facing and How to Fight Back
Criminal charges in Bergen County — whether filed in municipal court or indicted at the superior court level — carry consequences that extend far beyond fines and potential incarceration. A criminal conviction can derail your career, damage your reputation, strain family relationships, restrict your housing options, affect your immigration status, and limit your future opportunities in ways that persist for years or even decades.
New Jersey’s criminal justice system is complex, unforgiving, and heavily weighted in favor of the prosecution. Without experienced legal representation, even individuals facing relatively minor charges often find themselves accepting plea deals that carry long-term consequences they don’t fully understand until it’s too late. At New Jersey Anger Management Group, we’ve worked with countless individuals who initially thought they could “handle it themselves” or believed that simply apologizing and showing remorse would be enough — only to find themselves facing harsher penalties than necessary because they didn’t have skilled legal counsel guiding their defense strategy from day one.
🎯 Understanding New Jersey’s Criminal Code and Bergen County Court Structure
New Jersey categorizes criminal offenses into several tiers, each carrying different penalties, procedural rules, and long-term consequences:
📋 New Jersey Criminal Offense Classifications
Disorderly Persons Offenses (DP): Often called “misdemeanors” in other states, these are the least serious criminal offenses in New Jersey. DP offenses are handled in municipal court and carry maximum penalties of up to six months in county jail and fines up to $1,000. Examples include simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct.
Petty Disorderly Persons Offenses: Even less serious than DP offenses, these carry maximum penalties of 30 days in jail and $500 in fines. However, they still create a criminal record.
Fourth-Degree Crimes (Indictable Offenses): These are felonies handled in Bergen County Superior Court. Fourth-degree crimes carry up to 18 months in state prison and fines up to $10,000. Examples include stalking, certain theft offenses, and some drug possession charges.
Third-Degree Crimes: More serious felonies carrying three to five years in state prison and fines up to $15,000. Third-degree crimes include aggravated assault, certain domestic violence offenses, and substantial drug possession charges. There is a presumption of non-incarceration for first-time offenders on most third-degree charges — but this is not guaranteed, and skilled legal representation is essential to invoke this presumption successfully.
Second-Degree Crimes: Serious felonies carrying five to ten years in state prison and fines up to $150,000. These include aggravated sexual assault, certain robbery charges, and large-scale drug distribution. There is a presumption of incarceration for second-degree crimes.
First-Degree Crimes: The most serious offenses under New Jersey law, carrying ten to twenty years in state prison (with some offenses carrying up to life imprisonment) and fines up to $200,000. These include murder, kidnapping, and certain aggravated sexual assault charges.
Bergen County criminal cases are prosecuted aggressively. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office is well-resourced, experienced, and committed to securing convictions. Municipal prosecutors in communities like Bergenfield, Hackensack, Cliffside Park, and Fort Lee are similarly focused on achieving guilty outcomes. This is why early intervention by an experienced criminal defense attorney like Chris Fritz — combined with proactive steps like enrolling in anger management counseling — is absolutely critical to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome.
💡 Common Criminal Charges NJAMG Clients Face in Bergen County
Over our years of operation, we’ve assisted Bergen County residents facing a wide range of criminal charges. The most common include:
- Simple Assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1a) — Attempting to cause or purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another; negligently causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; or attempting by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. Simple assault is typically a disorderly persons offense handled in municipal court, but can be elevated to an indictable crime under certain circumstances.
- Aggravated Assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1b) — Causing serious bodily injury purposely or knowingly, or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human value; causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; assaulting certain protected classes (police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, etc.). Aggravated assault ranges from fourth-degree to second-degree crimes depending on the severity and circumstances.
- Domestic Violence Offenses — New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.) identifies 19 predicate offenses that constitute domestic violence when committed against a protected party (current or former spouse, household member, dating partner, co-parent, etc.). These include assault, harassment, terroristic threats, criminal restraint, and more. Domestic violence cases often involve both criminal charges and restraining orders.
- Harassment (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4) — Making communications with intent to harass; offensive touching; or engaging in alarming conduct. Harassment is typically a petty disorderly persons offense but can be elevated under certain circumstances.
- Terroristic Threats (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3) — Threatening to commit any crime of violence with purpose to terrorize another or cause evacuation of a building. This is typically a third-degree crime, but can be elevated to second-degree in certain contexts.
- Criminal Restraint (N.J.S.A. 2C:13-2) — Unlawfully restraining another person to interfere substantially with their liberty. Typically a disorderly persons offense, but elevated to a third-degree crime if the restraint places the victim at risk of serious bodily injury or if the restraint is committed during a sexual assault or kidnapping.
- Disorderly Conduct (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) — Fighting, violent or tumultuous behavior, or creating a hazardous condition with purpose to cause public inconvenience. A petty disorderly persons offense.
- Drug Possession and Distribution — New Jersey maintains strict drug laws, with penalties varying dramatically based on the substance, quantity, and circumstances. Even small amounts of certain controlled substances can result in indictable charges.
- DWI/DUI — While technically a traffic offense rather than a criminal charge, driving while intoxicated carries serious penalties including license suspension, fines, insurance consequences, and potential incarceration.
- Weapons Offenses — New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. Unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and other firearms-related charges are prosecuted vigorously and carry mandatory minimum sentences in many cases.
⏰ Time Is Critical in Criminal Defense Cases
The earlier you retain experienced legal counsel, the more options your attorney has to build an effective defense strategy. Attorney Chris Fritz can immediately begin investigating your case, interviewing witnesses, filing critical motions, negotiating with prosecutors, and advising you on proactive steps (like anger management enrollment) that can influence the outcome. Don’t wait — call 973-606-6600 for a confidential consultation today.
🛡️ How Criminal Defense and Anger Management Work Together — The NJAMG/Chris Fritz Law Approach
One of the most powerful aspects of the partnership between New Jersey Anger Management Group and Chris Fritz Law is our shared understanding of how proactive behavioral intervention strengthens criminal defense outcomes. When clients enroll in our court-approved anger management program while Attorney Fritz builds their legal defense, several strategic advantages emerge:
🎯 Strategic Advantage #1: Demonstrating Accountability and Remorse
Prosecutors and judges respond positively to defendants who take responsibility for their actions and demonstrate genuine commitment to behavioral change before they’re ordered to do so by the court. Voluntarily enrolling in anger management shows that you recognize the seriousness of your situation and are proactively addressing the underlying issues — a factor that can influence charging decisions, plea negotiations, and sentencing recommendations.
🎯 Strategic Advantage #2: Creating Mitigation Evidence for Plea Negotiations
When Attorney Fritz negotiates with Bergen County prosecutors on your behalf, documentation of your anger management program completion becomes powerful mitigation evidence. Prosecutors have discretion to downgrade charges, recommend reduced penalties, or agree to diversionary programs — and they’re far more likely to exercise that discretion favorably when presented with concrete evidence that you’re addressing the behavioral issues underlying the charges.
🎯 Strategic Advantage #3: Strengthening Applications for Diversionary Programs
New Jersey offers several diversionary programs (including Pretrial Intervention for indictable offenses and Conditional Dismissal for certain disorderly persons offenses) that allow eligible defendants to avoid conviction by completing supervised probation and meeting specific conditions. Anger management completion significantly strengthens applications for these programs and demonstrates to prosecutors and the court that you’re already meeting the program’s rehabilitative goals.
🎯 Strategic Advantage #4: Influencing Judicial Sentencing Decisions
If your case proceeds to sentencing, judges have significant discretion within the statutory sentencing range. Documented completion of a comprehensive anger management program — particularly one as rigorous and respected as NJAMG’s — provides the judge with concrete evidence supporting a more lenient sentence, alternative sentencing options, or probation rather than incarceration.
Attorney Chris Fritz has built his practice around this integrated approach. He doesn’t simply defend you in court — he works with you to create a comprehensive strategy that addresses both the legal and behavioral dimensions of your case. When Fritz recommends that a client enroll in NJAMG’s anger management program, it’s not just to “check a box” — it’s a carefully calculated strategic decision designed to maximize your chances of the best possible outcome.
💪 What Sets Chris Fritz Law Apart
“Chris Fritz is the only attorney we refer our Bergen County clients to without hesitation. He understands that criminal defense isn’t just about legal arguments — it’s about presenting a complete picture of the client to prosecutors and judges. He knows how to leverage anger management completion, and he communicates that value effectively in negotiations and court appearances. Our clients consistently report that Attorney Fritz returns their calls, treats them with respect, and fights hard for the best outcome.”
— NJAMG Client Services Team
📞 Ready to Build Your Defense Strategy?
Don’t face Bergen County criminal charges alone. Start with two phone calls:
Call NJAMG to enroll in anger management: 201-205-3201
Call Chris Fritz Law for legal representation: 973-606-6600
🚨 Domestic Violence Defense in Bergen County NJ — Understanding the System and Protecting Your Rights
Domestic violence cases in New Jersey are unlike any other criminal proceeding. They operate under a specialized statutory framework — the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA) — that prioritizes victim protection, involves both criminal and civil components, and carries consequences that can permanently alter your life even if you’re never convicted of a crime.
At New Jersey Anger Management Group, we work extensively with individuals accused of domestic violence throughout Bergen County. These cases are often emotionally charged, factually complex, and subject to aggressive prosecution even when the alleged victim doesn’t want to pursue charges or when the evidence is weak or contradictory. This is exactly why early legal intervention by an attorney who specializes in domestic violence defense — like Chris Fritz — is absolutely critical.
📋 What Constitutes Domestic Violence Under New Jersey Law?
New Jersey’s PDVA (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.) defines domestic violence as the commission of one of 19 predicate offenses against a protected party. The relationship between the parties — not the nature of the offense — is what makes it “domestic violence” under New Jersey law.
Protected Relationships Under the PDVA:
- Current or former spouses
- Current or former household members
- Persons who have a child in common (regardless of whether they were ever married or lived together)
- Current or former dating partners (including same-sex relationships)
- Persons who have been in a “dating relationship” as defined by the court
The 19 Predicate Domestic Violence Offenses:
Homicide, Assault, Terroristic Threats, Kidnapping, Criminal Restraint, False Imprisonment, Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, Lewdness, Criminal Mischief, Burglary, Criminal Trespass, Harassment, Stalking, Criminal Coercion, Robbery, Contempt of a Domestic Violence Order, Cyber-Harassment, and Unauthorized Entry into a Residence.
When law enforcement responds to a domestic violence call in Bergen County — whether in Bergenfield, Hackensack, Cliffside Park, Fort Lee, or any other municipality — they are required by statute and training protocols to make an arrest if they find probable cause that a predicate offense has occurred. This means arrests happen even when the alleged victim doesn’t want to press charges, when injuries are minimal or non-existent, or when the situation is factually ambiguous.
⚖️ The Dual Nature of Domestic Violence Cases: Criminal Charges + Restraining Orders
What makes domestic violence cases particularly complex is that they typically involve two simultaneous legal proceedings:
1. Criminal Charges (Municipal or Superior Court)
The underlying offense (assault, harassment, etc.) is prosecuted as a criminal matter. Disorderly persons offenses are handled in municipal court; indictable offenses are handled in Bergen County Superior Court. A conviction results in a criminal record, potential incarceration, fines, and other criminal penalties.
2. Final Restraining Order (FRO) Proceeding (Family Part, Superior Court)
Simultaneously, the alleged victim may seek (or be encouraged by law enforcement/prosecutors to seek) a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), which leads to a Final Restraining Order (FRO) hearing in the Family Part of Bergen County Superior Court. An FRO is a permanent civil order with no expiration date that severely restricts your rights and carries significant collateral consequences — including loss of gun rights, impact on custody and parenting time, housing restrictions, employment consequences, and potential immigration ramifications.
Critically, you can be subject to an FRO even if the criminal charges are dismissed or you’re found not guilty. The burden of proof in the FRO proceeding (preponderance of the evidence — essentially “more likely than not”) is significantly lower than the burden in criminal court (beyond a reasonable doubt). This is why you need an attorney who is skilled in defending both components of a domestic violence case — and why Chris Fritz’s experience with both criminal defense and FRO hearings makes him the attorney NJAMG trusts most for our Bergen County clients.
🔒 Consequences of a Final Restraining Order
Many individuals facing domestic violence accusations underestimate the profound impact of a Final Restraining Order. Unlike a criminal sentence that eventually ends, an FRO in New Jersey is permanent unless successfully vacated through a separate legal proceeding. The consequences include:
- Permanent Loss of Gun Rights: Under both New Jersey and federal law, individuals subject to an FRO are permanently prohibited from possessing firearms. This affects law enforcement officers, military personnel, security professionals, and recreational gun owners.
- No Contact Restrictions: An FRO typically prohibits all contact with the protected party — no phone calls, texts, emails, social media contact, third-party contact, or physical proximity. Violations constitute contempt of court and can result in arrest and additional criminal charges.
- Custody and Parenting Time Impact: While an FRO doesn’t automatically terminate parental rights, it significantly affects custody determinations and parenting time arrangements. In many cases, individuals subject to FROs face supervised visitation or other restrictions on their relationship with their children.
- Housing Restrictions: If you share a residence with the protected party, an FRO may force you to leave immediately and prohibit you from returning — even if you own the property or are on the lease.
- Employment Consequences: Many professions require disclosure of FROs (law enforcement, healthcare, education, licensed professionals, etc.). An FRO can result in job loss or disqualification from certain careers.
- Immigration Ramifications: For non-citizens, a domestic violence conviction or FRO can trigger deportation proceedings, denial of naturalization applications, or inadmissibility for re-entry to the United States.
- Public Record: FROs are part of the New Jersey domestic violence registry, which is accessible to law enforcement and can appear in background checks.
❌ Why You Can’t Afford to Navigate This Alone
Domestic violence cases are legally complex, emotionally charged, and carry life-altering consequences. Prosecutors are aggressive. Judges err on the side of caution (meaning they’re more likely to issue restraining orders even in ambiguous situations). The alleged victim may be cooperative with your defense today but change their position tomorrow. You need an attorney who understands the criminal justice system, the Family Part procedures, and how to build a comprehensive defense strategy across both proceedings. Call Chris Fritz Law today: 973-606-6600
💡 Defense Strategies in Bergen County Domestic Violence Cases
Attorney Chris Fritz employs multiple defense strategies depending on the specific facts of your case. These include:
🛡️ Challenging the Evidence
Many domestic violence arrests are based on one person’s word against another’s, with minimal physical evidence. Attorney Fritz thoroughly investigates the allegations, interviews witnesses, examines police reports for inconsistencies, reviews medical records, and identifies weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. In many cases, the alleged victim’s statements are inconsistent with physical evidence, witness accounts, or their own prior statements — creating reasonable doubt that can lead to dismissal or acquittal.
🛡️ Self-Defense and Defense of Others
New Jersey law recognizes the right to use reasonable force to defend yourself or others from imminent harm. In many domestic violence cases, the person arrested was actually the victim of the initial aggression and acted in self-defense. Attorney Fritz works to establish the true sequence of events and present evidence that you were defending yourself rather than being the aggressor.
🛡️ False Allegations and Ulterior Motives
Unfortunately, false domestic violence allegations do occur — sometimes driven by custody disputes, divorce proceedings, immigration motivations, or attempts to gain advantage in civil litigation. Attorney Fritz has extensive experience identifying and presenting evidence of false accusations, including examining the alleged victim’s credibility, investigating their motivation for making allegations, and presenting evidence that contradicts their claims.
🛡️ Procedural Defenses
Domestic violence arrests and prosecutions must comply with constitutional protections and procedural requirements. Attorney Fritz carefully reviews every aspect of your case for procedural violations — including unlawful search and seizure, Miranda violations, improper interrogation, violation of attorney-client privilege, and failure to preserve exculpatory evidence — that may result in suppression of evidence or dismissal of charges.
🛡️ Leveraging Anger Management Completion
This is where the NJAMG/Chris Fritz Law partnership becomes particularly powerful. When you enroll in our court-approved anger management program early in your case, Attorney Fritz can present your completion as evidence of accountability, rehabilitation, and reduced risk of future incidents. This evidence can influence prosecutors’ charging decisions, support applications for diversionary programs, and provide judges with justification for dismissing or downgrading charges — and can be particularly persuasive in FRO hearings where the judge must assess whether there is a continued risk of domestic violence.
Learn more about how anger management affects legal outcomes in our comprehensive resource: The New Jersey Anger Management Bible for Judges and Lawyers.
🏛️ Bergen County Domestic Violence Court Locations
Domestic violence cases in Bergen County are handled at multiple court locations depending on the nature of the charges and the stage of proceedings:
🏛️ Bergen County Superior Court (Criminal & Family Parts)
📍 Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Handles: Indictable domestic violence charges (aggravated assault, stalking, etc.) and all Final Restraining Order hearings for Bergen County
📞 Start Anger Management (NJAMG): 201-205-3201
📞 Legal Representation (Chris Fritz Law): 973-606-6600
🏛️ Hackensack Municipal Court
📍 Address: 215 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Handles: Disorderly persons domestic violence offenses occurring in Hackensack
📞 NJAMG: 201-205-3201 | 📞 Chris Fritz Law: 973-606-6600
🏛️ Bergenfield Municipal Court
📍 Address: 198 South Washington Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Handles: Disorderly persons domestic violence offenses occurring in Bergenfield
📞 NJAMG: 201-205-3201 | 📞 Chris Fritz Law: 973-606-6600
🏛️ Fort Lee Municipal Court
📍 Address: 309 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Handles: Disorderly persons domestic violence offenses occurring in Fort Lee
📞 NJAMG: 201-205-3201 | 📞 Chris Fritz Law: 973-606-6600
NJAMG also offers specialized Fort Lee court-approved anger management.
🏛️ Cliffside Park Municipal Court
📍 Address: 525 Palisade Avenue, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Handles: Disorderly persons domestic violence offenses occurring in Cliffside Park
📞 NJAMG: 201-205-3201 | 📞 Chris Fritz Law: 973-606-6600
The Situation
Marcus, a 34-year-old Bergen County resident with no prior criminal record, was arrested following an argument with his girlfriend at their shared Bergenfield apartment. His girlfriend called police during a heated verbal dispute. When officers arrived, she had a small bruise on her arm and claimed Marcus had grabbed her during the argument. Marcus was arrested and charged with simple assault (domestic violence) and faced a Temporary Restraining Order hearing.
The Challenge
Marcus adamantly maintained that he never intentionally hurt his girlfriend — they were both gesturing during the argument, and he may have inadvertently made contact with her arm when she moved toward him, but there was no purposeful assault. However, he was facing both criminal charges in Bergenfield Municipal Court and a Final Restraining Order proceeding in Bergen County Superior Court. The prosecutor was initially unwilling to consider dismissal, and his girlfriend was cooperating with the prosecution despite telling Marcus privately that she didn’t want him to face serious consequences.
The NJAMG + Chris Fritz Law Strategy
Marcus called 201-205-3201 and enrolled in NJAMG’s comprehensive anger management program within 48 hours of his arrest. Simultaneously, he retained Chris Fritz Law by calling 973-606-6600. Attorney Fritz immediately began building a multi-faceted defense strategy:
- Evidence Review: Fritz obtained police body camera footage, photographs, and witness statements that revealed inconsistencies in the girlfriend’s account and showed that Marcus remained calm during the police encounter.
- Anger Management Documentation: Marcus completed NJAMG’s program and received a certificate of completion documenting his proactive commitment to addressing conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Negotiation with Prosecutor: Attorney Fritz presented the anger management completion, character references, and evidence challenging the prosecution’s version of events to the municipal prosecutor.
- FRO Defense: Fritz also represented Marcus in the restraining order hearing, presenting evidence that Marcus posed no ongoing threat and had taken concrete steps to ensure such situations wouldn’t occur again.
The Outcome
The municipal prosecutor agreed to downgrade the simple assault charge to disorderly conduct with a recommendation for conditional dismissal. Marcus successfully completed a six-month conditional dismissal period (with his NJAMG anger management program counting toward the conditions), and the charge was ultimately dismissed with no conviction on his record. Additionally, the restraining order was denied at the FRO hearing. Marcus walked away with no criminal record, no restraining order, and the tools to manage conflict more effectively in the future.
This is a composite case study based on typical outcomes NJAMG and Chris Fritz Law have achieved for clients. Individual results vary based on specific facts and circumstances.
📞 Facing Domestic Violence Charges in Bergen County?
Take action today with the two most important phone calls:
Enroll in NJAMG anger management: 201-205-3201
Retain Chris Fritz Law for legal defense: 973-606-6600
Together, NJAMG and Chris Fritz Law provide the comprehensive defense strategy you need.
⚖️ Assault Charges Defense in Bergen County — Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault
Assault charges are among the most common criminal accusations in Bergen County — and among the most misunderstood by defendants. Many people facing assault charges believe that because they didn’t cause serious injury, or because the other person “started it,” or because they were just defending themselves, the charges will be automatically dismissed. This is dangerously incorrect.