2C:12-1 b1Aggravated assaut penalty

2C:12-1 b1Aggravated assault.  A person is guilty of aggravated assault if he:

(1)Attempts to cause serious bodily injury to another, or causes such injury purposely or knowingly or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such injury; or

Aggravated assault penalties

Aggravated assault under subsections b. (1) and b. (6) is a crime of the second degree; under subsections b. (2), b. (7), b. (9) and b. (10) is a crime of the third degree; under subsections b. (3) and b. (4) is a crime of the fourth degree; and under subsection b. (5) is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury, otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree. Aggravated assault under subsection b.(8) is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury; if the victim suffers significant bodily injury or serious bodily injury it is a crime of the second degree. Aggravated assault under subsection b.(11) is a crime of the third degree.

Indictable Crime Penalties    [Felony type]  [ Superior Court]

                  Jail  potential        Fine max            Probation

1st degree  10- 20 years       $200,000           [presumption of jail]

2nd degree5-10 years          $150,000           [presumption of jail]

3rd degree  3- 5 years           $15,000             1 year- 5 year

There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. Read www.njlaws.com/jail_for_crimes_and_disorderly_conduct.html

If an injury, the court will order restitution of medical bills.