Simple Assault can either be charged as a disorderly persons offense or petty disorderly offense if it was regarding a fight in which there was mutual consent. The cases of those accused of Simple Assault will be heard by the Municipal Court of the municipality where the alleged assault took place. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1a, Simple Assault may be charged under the following conditions:
- Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another;
- Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
- Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.