State v. Morton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

MICHELS, P.J.A.D.

Defendant Henry Junior Morton appeals from a conviction for aggravated assault, a crime of the second degree, in violation of N.J.S.A 2C:12-lb(l), following a jury trial. The trial court committed defendant to the custody of the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections for nine years and assessed a $50 Violent Crimes Compensation Board penalty.

This matter arises as a result of defendant beating his girlfriend, A.M. A.M. Sled a domestic violence complaint against defendant, alleging that defendant caused serious personal injuries…