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Assault or Self Defense? The Arrest of Former Broncos Player Raises Tough Legal Questions

JonathanTurley

In New Jersey, assault is defined in the following way: 2C:12-1 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 2)Negligently causes bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon; or. (3)Attempts

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