Chapter 12

Assault/ Assault by Auto/ 
Reckless Endangerment/
Terroristic Threats/
Stalking/ Throw Body Fluids

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TITLE STATUTE DEGREE ECDR
Simple Assault

2C:12-1a(1)

DP / PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit simple assault by (1) bodily injury to
(name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1a(1) (A (see Grading) Offense).

1. a. attempting to cause 
    b. purposely, knowingly or recklessly causing"
Simple Assault (negligently w/ deadly weapon)

2C:12-1a(2)

DP / PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit simple assault by negligently causing
bodily injury to (name of victim) with a deadly weapon, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1a(2) (A (see Grading) Offense)."
Simple Assault (physical menace, fear)

2C:12-1a(3)

DP / PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit simple assault by attempting by physical
menace to put (name of victim) in fear of imminent serious bodily injury,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1a(3) (A (see Grading) Offense)."
Aggravated Assault

2C:12-1b(1)

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by (1) serious
bodily injury to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(1) (A Second Degree Crime).

1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely or knowingly or under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the
        value of human life recklessly caused"
Aggravated Assault (with a deadly weapon)

2C:12-1b(2)

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily
injury to (name of victim) with a deadly weapon, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(2) (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. attempting to cause 
    b. purposely or knowingly causing"
Aggravated Assault (with a deadly weapon, recklessly)

2C:12-1b(3)

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by recklessly causing
bodily injury to (name of victim) with a deadly weapon, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(3) (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Assault (by pointing firearm)

2C:12-1b(4)

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by knowingly under
circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life point a
firearm at or in the direction of (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(4) (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Assault (on police officer)

2C:12-1b(5)a

3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily
injury to (name of victim), a (2) fireman, acting in the performance of (his/her)
duties, while in uniform, or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the
performance of (his/her) duties as a fireman, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(5)(b) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon
    d. attempting by physical menace to place fear of imminent serious

2. a. paid 
    b. volunteer"
Aggravated Assault (on fireman)

2C:12-1b(5)b
3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily
injury to (name of victim), a (2) fireman, acting in the performance of (his/her)
duties, while in uniform, or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the
performance of (his/her) duties as a fireman, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(5)(b) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon
    d. attempting by physical menace to place fear of imminent serious

2. a. paid 
    b. volunteer"
Aggravated Assault (on first aid worker)

2C:12-1b(5)c3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily
injury to (name of victim), a person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical
services, acting in the performance of (his/her) duties, while in uniform, or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of emergency first-aid or medical services, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(5)(c) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon
    d. attempting by physical menace to place fear of imminent serious"
Aggravated Assault (on school worker)

2C:12-1b(5)d3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by
(1) bodily injury to (name of victim), (2) , while clearly
identifiable as being engaged in the performance of (his/her) duties or
because of (his/her) status as (3) of a school board, specifically
by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(d) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

l. a. attempting to cause
   b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
   c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon

2. a. a school board member
    b. a school administrator
    c. a teacher
    d. an employee of a school board

3. a. a member
    b. an employee"
Aggravated Assault (on DCPP worker)

2C:12-1b(5)e3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim), an employee of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of (his/her) duties or because of (his/her) status as an employee of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(e) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

l. a. attempting to cause
   b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
   c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon"
Aggravated Assault (on supreme court justice)

2C:12-1b(5)f3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim),a justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of the Tax Court or municipal judge while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of judicial duties or because of (his/her) status as a member of the judiciary, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(f) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Assault (on motorbus operator)

2C:12-1b(5)g3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim), an operator of a motorbus or the operator's supervisor or any employee of a rail passenger service while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of (his/her) duties or because of (his/her) status as an operator of a motorbus or as the operator's supervisor or as an employee of a rail passenger service, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(g) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).
  
l. a. attempting to cause
   b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
   c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon"
Aggravated Assault (on dept of corrections employee)

2C:12-1b(5)h3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim), a Department of Corrections employee, county corrections officer, juvenile corrections officer, State juvenile facility employee, juvenile detention staff member, juvenile detention officer, probation officer or any sheriff, undersheriff, or sheriff's officer acting in the performance of (his/her) duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of his authority, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(h) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).
  
1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon"
Aggravated Assault (on utility worker)

2C:12-1b(5)i3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim), an employee, including any person employed under contract, of a utility company as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.224 (C.2A:42-86) or a cable television company subject to the provisions of the ""Cable Television Act,"" P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of (his/her) duties in regard to connecting, disconnecting or repairing or attempting to connect, disconnect or repair any gas, electric or water utility, or cable television or telecommunication service, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(i) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).
  
1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon"
Aggravated Assault (on health care worker)

2C:12-1b(5)j3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim), a health care worker employed by a licensed health care facility to provide direct patient care, any health care professional licensed or otherwise authorized pursuant to Title 26 or Title 45 of the Revised Statutes to practice a health care profession, except a direct care worker at a State or county psychiatric hospital or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing direct patient care or practicing the health care profession, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(j) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).
  
1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon"
Aggravated Assault (on direct care worker)

2C:12-1b(5)k3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this Court, commit aggravated assault by (1) bodily injury to (name of victim), a direct care worker at a State or county psychiatric hospital or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing direct patient care or practicing the health care profession, provided that the actor is not a patient or resident at the facility who is classified by the facility as having a mental illness or developmental disability, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b.(5)(k) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).
  
1. a. attempting to cause
    b. purposely, knowingly, or recklessly causing
    c. negligently causing with a deadly weapon"
Aggravated Assault (while eluding)

2C:12-1b(6)

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by causing bodily
injury to (name of victim) while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway of
this State in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S. 2C:29-2, thereby knowingly fleeing
or attempting to elude a police or law enforcement officer after having received a
signal from the officer to bring the vehicle to a full stop, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(6) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Assault (while eluding in unlawfully taken vehicle)

2C:12-1b(6)

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by causing bodily
injury to (name of victim) while operating a motor vehicle on a street or highway of
this State in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S. 2C:20-10, thereby operating a motor
vehicle with purpose to withhold it temporarily from the owner without the owner’s
consent or other person authorized to give consent, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(6) (A Second Degree Crime)."
Aggravated Assault (pointing firearm at police officer)

2C:12-1b(9)

3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by, knowingly, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, (1) a firearm at or in the direction of (name of victim), a law enforcement officer,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(9) (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. pointing 
    b. displaying"
Aggravated Assault (imitation firearm against police officer)

2C:12-1b(10)3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by knowingly (1)
an imitation firearm at or in the direction of (name of victim), a law enforcement
officer, with the purpose to intimidate, threaten or attempt to put the officer in fear
of bodily injury or for any unlawful purpose, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(10) (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. pointing 
    b. displaying 
    c. using"
Aggravated Assault (laser sighting system against police officer)

2C:12-1b(11)3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit aggravated assault by (1) a
(2) against (name of victim), a law enforcement officer, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(11) (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. using 
    b. activating

2. a. laser sighting system or device
    b. system or device which was believed to be a laser sighting system or device, namely
       (describe the device or system)"
Assault by Auto or Vessel

2C: 12-1c(1)

4TH/DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit assault by (1) by driving a (2)
recklessly and causing (3) to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1c(1)(A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. auto
    b. vessel
2. a. vehicle 
    b. vessel 
3. a. serious bodily injury
    b. bodily injury" "within the jurisdiction of this court, commit assault by (1) by driving a (2)
recklessly and causing (3) to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1c(1)(A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. auto
    b. vessel
2. a. vehicle 
    b. vessel 
3. a. serious bodily injury
    b. bodily injury"

Assault by Auto or Vessel (violation 4-50)

2C: 12-1c(2)
3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit assault by (1) by driving a (2)
recklessly and causing (3) to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1c(2)(A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. auto
    b. vessel
2. a. vehicle 
    b. vessel 
3. a. serious bodily injury
    b. bodily injury"
Assault by Auto or Vessel (violation 4-50 school property)

2C: 12-1c(3)a
2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit assault by (1) by driving a (2)
recklessly and causing (3) to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1c(3)a (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. auto
    b. vessel
2. a. vehicle 
    b. vessel 
3. a. serious bodily injury
    b. bodily injury"
Assault by Auto or Vessel (violation 4-50 school crossing)

2C: 12-1c(3)b2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit assault by (1) by driving a (2)
recklessly and causing (3) to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1c(3)b (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. auto
    b. vessel
2. a. vehicle 
    b. vessel 
3. a. serious bodily injury
    b. bodily injury"
Assault by Auto or Vessel (violation 4-50 school crossing juveniles)

2C: 12-1c(3)c2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit assault by (1) by driving a (2)
recklessly and causing (3) to (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1c(3)c (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. auto
    b. vessel
2. a. vehicle 
    b. vessel 
3. a. serious bodily injury
    b. bodily injury"
Leaving Scene of MV Accident with Serious Bodily Injury

2C: 12-1.1

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly leave the scene of a motor vehicle
accident, under circumstances that violate the provisions of R.S.39:4-129, which
resulted in the serious bodily injury of (name of victim), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1.1 (A Third Degree Crime)."
Reckless Endangerment (destruction of vessel)

2C: 12-2a

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) (describe the act) which resulted in the
(2) of a vessel, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-2a (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. purposely 
    b. knowingly
2. a. loss 
    b. destruction"
Reckless Endangerment

2C: 12-2b(1)
4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) a golf ball containing acid or corrosive fluid substance, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-2b(1) (A Fourth Degree Crime).
1. a. manufactured
    b. sold"
Reckless Endangerment

2C: 12-2b(2)
3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly offer, give, or entice
(name of victim), to take or accept (1) which was poisonous, deleterious or
harmful to the health and welfare of said victim, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-2b(2) (A (See Grading) Crime).
1. a. a treat
    b. candy
    c. a gift
    d. food
    e. a drink
    f. any substance that is intended to be consumed (name the substance)"
Terroristic Threats
2C: 12-3a

2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, threaten to commit (insert threatened crime of
violence) with the purpose to (1) or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing
such (3) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-3a (A (See Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. terrorize (name of victim)
    b. cause evacuation of (2)
    c. cause serious public inconvenience
2. a. a building located at (given location of address)
    b. a place of assembly, (specify), located at (give location of address)
    c. a facility of public transportation, (specify), located at (give location of address)
3. a. terror
    b. evacuation
    c. inconvenience"
Terroristic Threats (to kill)

2C: 12-3b
3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, threaten to kill (name of victim) with the
purpose to put (him/her) in imminent fear of death under circumstances reasonably
causing said victim to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it
would be carried out, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-3b (A Third Degree Crime)."
Stalking

2C: 12-10b

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposefully or knowingly engage in a course of conduct directed at (name of victim if known) which caused him/her (1) ,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-10b (A Fourth Degree Crime).

1. a. to fear for his/her safety
    b. to fear for the safety of a third person, namely (person’s name if known)
    c. to suffer emotional distress"

Stalking (violation court order)

2C: 12-10c

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposefully or knowingly engage in a course of conduct directed at (name of victim if known) which caused him/her (1) ,  
and in violation of an existing court order prohibiting the behavior,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-10c (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. to fear for his/her safety
    b. to fear for the safety of a third person, namely (person’s name if known)
    c. to suffer emotional distress"
Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer

2C: 12-11a

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly take or attempt to exercise unlawful
control over a firearm or other weapon in the possession of a law enforcement or
corrections officer, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-11a (A Second Degree Crime)."
Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer (use, threaten, serious bodily)

2C: 12-11b
1ST"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly take or attempt to exercise unlawful control over a firearm or other weapon in the possession of a law enforcement or corrections officer, and (1) or (2) or (3) or any combination , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-11b(1) or (2) or (3) (A First Degree Crime).

(1) fired or discharged the firearm
(2) used or threatened to use the firearm or weapon against the officer or any other person
(3) caused serious bodily injury to (victim’s name)"
Throwing Bodily Fluids

2C: 12-13

3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, throw a bodily fluid or otherwise purposely
subject (name of victim) to contact with a bodily fluid, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-13 (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
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2C: 12-1

Assault

a. Simple assault. A person is guilty of assault if he:
(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
(3) Attempts by physical menace to put another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury.
Simple assault is a disorderly persons offense unless committed in a fight or scuffle entered into by mutual consent, in which case it is a petty disorderly persons offense.
b. Aggravated 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
(2) Attempts to cause or purposely or knowingly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
(3) Recklessly causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or
(4) Knowingly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life points a firearm, as defined in section 2C:39-1f., at or in the direction of another, whether or not the actor believes it to be loaded; or
(5) Commits a simple assault as defined in subsection a. (1), (2) or (3) of this section upon:
(a) Any law enforcement officer acting in the performance of his duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of his authority or because of his status as a law enforcement officer; or
(b) Any paid or volunteer fireman acting in the performance of his duties while in uniform or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of the duties of a fireman; or
(c) Any person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical services acting in the performance of his duties while in uniform or otherwise clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of emergency first-aid or medical services; or
(d) Any school board member, school administrator, teacher, school bus driver or other employee of a public or nonpublic school or school board while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of his duties or because of his status as a member or employee of a public or nonpublic school or school board or any school bus driver employed by an operator under contract to a public or nonpublic school or school board while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of his duties or because of his status as a school bus driver; or
(e) Any employee of the Division of Child Protection and Permanency while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of his duties or because of his status as an employee of the division; or
(f) Any justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Superior Court, judge of the Tax Court or municipal judge while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of judicial duties or because of his status as a member of the judiciary; or
(g) Any operator of a motorbus or the operator's supervisor or any employee of a rail passenger service while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of his duties or because of his status as an operator of a motorbus or as the operator's supervisor or as an employee of a rail passenger service; or
(h) Any Department of Corrections employee, county corrections officer, juvenile corrections officer, State juvenile facility employee, juvenile detention staff member, juvenile detention officer, probation officer or any sheriff, undersheriff, or sheriff's officer acting in the performance of his duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of his authority; or
(i) Any employee, including any person employed under contract, of a utility company as defined in section 2 of P.L.1971, c.224 (C.2A:42-86) or a cable television company subject to the provisions of the "Cable Television Act," P.L.1972, c.186 (C.48:5A-1 et seq.) while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the performance of his duties in regard to connecting, disconnecting or repairing or attempting to connect, disconnect or repair any gas, electric or water utility, or cable television or telecommunication service; or
(j) Any health care worker employed by a licensed health care facility to provide direct patient care, any health care professional licensed or otherwise authorized pursuant to Title 26 or Title 45 of the Revised Statutes to practice a health care profession, except a direct care worker at a State or county psychiatric hospital or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing direct patient care or practicing the health care profession; or
(k) Any direct care worker at a State or county psychiatric hospital or State developmental center or veterans' memorial home, while clearly identifiable as being engaged in the duties of providing direct patient care or practicing the health care profession, provided that the actor is not a patient or resident at the facility who is classified by the facility as having a mental illness or developmental disability; or
(6) Causes bodily injury to another person while fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer in violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2 or while operating a motor vehicle in violation of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:20-10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person shall be strictly liable for a violation of this subsection upon proof of a violation of subsection b. of N.J.S.2C:29-2 or while operating a motor vehicle in violation of subsection c. of N.J.S.2C:20-10 which resulted in bodily injury to another person; or
(7) Attempts to cause significant bodily injury to another or causes significant bodily injury purposely or knowingly or, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life recklessly causes such significant bodily injury; or
(8) Causes bodily injury by knowingly or purposely starting a fire or causing an explosion in violation of N.J.S.2C:17-1 which results in bodily injury to any emergency services personnel involved in fire suppression activities, rendering emergency medical services resulting from the fire or explosion or rescue operations, or rendering any necessary assistance at the scene of the fire or explosion, including any bodily injury sustained while responding to the scene of a reported fire or explosion. For purposes of this subsection, "emergency services personnel" shall include, but not be limited to, any paid or volunteer fireman, any person engaged in emergency first-aid or medical services and any law enforcement officer. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a person shall be strictly liable for a violation of this paragraph upon proof of a violation of N.J.S.2C:17-1 which resulted in bodily injury to any emergency services personnel; or
(9) Knowingly, under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life, points or displays a firearm, as defined in subsection f. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, at or in the direction of a law enforcement officer; or
(10) Knowingly points, displays or uses an imitation firearm, as defined in subsection v. of N.J.S.2C:39-1, at or in the direction of a law enforcement officer with the purpose to intimidate, threaten or attempt to put the officer in fear of bodily injury or for any unlawful purpose; or
(11) Uses or activates a laser sighting system or device, or a system or device which, in the manner used, would cause a reasonable person to believe that it is a laser sighting system or device, against a law enforcement officer acting in the performance of his duties while in uniform or exhibiting evidence of his authority. As used in this paragraph, "laser sighting system or device" means any system or device that is integrated with or affixed to a firearm and emits a laser light beam that is used to assist in the sight alignment or aiming of the firearm.
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.
c. (1) A person is guilty of assault by auto or vessel when the person drives a vehicle or vessel recklessly and causes either serious bodily injury or bodily injury to another. Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the fourth degree if serious bodily injury results and is a disorderly persons offense if bodily injury results. Proof that the defendant was operating a hand-held wireless telephone while driving a motor vehicle in violation of section 1 of P.L.2003, c.310 (C.39:4-97.3) may give rise to an inference that the defendant was driving recklessly.
(2) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if the person drives the vehicle while in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) and serious bodily injury results and is a crime of the fourth degree if the person drives the vehicle while in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) and bodily injury results.
(3) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the second degree if serious bodily injury results from the defendant operating the auto or vessel while in violation of R.S.39:4-50 or section 2 of P.L.1981, c.512 (C.39:4-50.4a) while:
(a) on any school property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board, or within 1,000 feet of such school property;
(b) driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S.39:1-1 if the municipality, by ordinance or resolution, has designated the school crossing as such; or
(c) driving through a school crossing as defined in R.S.39:1-1 knowing that juveniles are present if the municipality has not designated the school crossing as such by ordinance or resolution.
Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if bodily injury results from the defendant operating the auto or vessel in violation of this paragraph.
A map or true copy of a map depicting the location and boundaries of the area on or within 1,000 feet of any property used for school purposes which is owned by or leased to any elementary or secondary school or school board produced pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1987, c.101 (C.2C:35-7) may be used in a prosecution under subparagraph (a) of paragraph (3) of this subsection.
It shall be no defense to a prosecution for a violation of subparagraph (a) or (b) of paragraph (3) of this subsection that the defendant was unaware that the prohibited conduct took place while on or within 1,000 feet of any school property or while driving through a school crossing. Nor shall it be a defense to a prosecution under subparagraph (a) or (b) of paragraph (3) of this subsection that no juveniles were present on the school property or crossing zone at the time of the offense or that the school was not in session.
(4) Assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if the person purposely drives a vehicle in an aggressive manner directed at another vehicle and serious bodily injury results and is a crime of the fourth degree if the person purposely drives a vehicle in an aggressive manner directed at another vehicle and bodily injury results. For purposes of this paragraph, "driving a vehicle in an aggressive manner" shall include, but is not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of the vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way, or following another vehicle too closely.
As used in this section, "vessel" means a means of conveyance for travel on water and propelled otherwise than by muscular power.
d. A person who is employed by a facility as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c.239 (C.52:27G-2) who commits a simple assault as defined in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection a. of this section upon an institutionalized elderly person as defined in section 2 of P.L.1977, c.239 (C.52:27G-2) is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.2001, c.443).
f. A person who commits a simple assault as defined in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of subsection a. of this section in the presence of a child under 16 years of age at a school or community sponsored youth sports event is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. The defendant shall be strictly liable upon proof that the offense occurred, in fact, in the presence of a child under 16 years of age. It shall not be a defense that the defendant did not know that the child was present or reasonably believed that the child was 16 years of age or older. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to create any liability on the part of a participant in a youth sports event or to abrogate any immunity or defense available to a participant in a youth sports event. As used in this act, "school or community sponsored youth sports event" means a competition, practice or instructional event involving one or more interscholastic sports teams or youth sports teams organized pursuant to a nonprofit or similar charter or which are member teams in a youth league organized by or affiliated with a county or municipal recreation department and shall not include collegiate, semi-professional or professional sporting events.
amended 1979, c.178, s.22; 1981, c.290, s.14; 1983, c.101; 1985, c.97, s.2; 1985, c.444; 1990, c.87, s.1; 1991, c.237, s.2; 1991, c.341, s.2; 1993, c.219, s.2; 1995, c.6, s.1; 1995, c.181; 1995, c.211, s.1; 1995, c.307, s.2; 1997, c.42; 1997, c.119; 1999, c.77; 1999, c.185, s.2; 1999, c.281; 1999, c.381; 2001, c.215; 2001, c.443, s.2; 2002, c.53; 2003, c.218; 2005, c.2; 2006, c.78, s.2; 2010, c.109; 2012, c.3; 2012, c.16, s.6; 2012, c.22, s.2.

2C: 12-1.1

Knowingly leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury

A motor vehicle operator who knows he is involved in an accident and knowingly leaves the scene of that accident under circumstances that violate the provisions of R.S.39:4-129 shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree if the accident results in serious bodily injury to another person. The presumption of nonimprisonment set forth in N.J.S.2C:44-1 shall not apply to persons convicted under the provisions of this section.
If the evidence so warrants, nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude an indictment and conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:12-1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other provisions of law, a conviction arising under this section shall not merge with a conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:12-1 and a separate sentence shall be imposed upon each conviction.
Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:44-5 or any other provisions of law, whenever in the case of such multiple convictions the court imposes multiple sentences of imprisonment for more than one offense, those sentences shall run consecutively.
For the purposes of this section, neither knowledge of the serious bodily injury nor knowledge of the violation are elements of the offense and it shall not be a defense that the driver of the motor vehicle was unaware of the serious bodily injury or provisions of R.S.39:4-129.
L.1997, c.111, s.2; amended 2003, c.55, s.3; 2007, c.83, s.2.

2C: 12-3

Terroristic Threats

a. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he threatens to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or to cause evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation, or otherwise to cause serious public inconvenience, or in reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror or inconvenience. A violation of this subsection is a crime of the second degree if it occurs during a declared period of national, State or county emergency. The actor shall be strictly liable upon proof that the crime occurred, in fact, during a declared period of national, State or county emergency. It shall not be a defense that the actor did not know that there was a declared period of emergency at the time the crime occurred.
b. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he threatens to kill another with the purpose to put him in imminent fear of death under circumstances reasonably causing the victim to believe the immediacy of the threat and the likelihood that it will be carried out.
L.1978, c.95; amended 1981, c.290, s.15; 2002, c.26, s.11.

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