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Couple faces criminal charges after altercation with officer

On Behalf of | Sep 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense

For some people, getting pulled over by police can initiate a fight or flight response. Though this response is instinctual in many stressful situations, fighting or fleeing from police often creates more problems than solutions. In fact, additional criminal charges could result.

It was recently reported that two individuals in New Jersey are facing charges after an altercation with a police officer. Apparently, the officer stopped the couple’s vehicle just before 10 a.m. During the stop, the man and woman allegedly attacked the officer. Additional details regarding the purported attack were not given in the report, and it was not mentioned why the officer conducted the traffic stop in the first place.

It was unclear whether additional officers were alerted to the situation, but nonetheless, the man and woman were taken into custody. They are facing charges for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. It was noted that the man had outstanding warrants for his arrest as well. The officer was taken to an area hospital to be treated for injuries, but the injuries were not considered life-threatening.

The criminal charges these two individuals face have the potential for lasting consequences. Fortunately, a negative outcome is not a guarantee. They each have the ability to create and present a criminal defense presentation that they feel could help them combat the allegations brought against them. It can certainly feel overwhelming to face such serious accusations, but they do not have to feel as if they have no options. Gaining information from local New Jersey legal resources could help them better understand their options.

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