When dealing with criminal charges for a crime of violence, the degree of the charges matters in determining the potential repercussions of being convicted. For a misdemeanor charge like simple assault or harassment, these cases are handled in the local Municipal Court in the town where the charges were filed. The maximum punishments cannot exceed a certain level for disorderly persons offenses and petty disorderly persons offenses, including 6 months in the Camden County Jail or 30 days, respectively. Then there are indictable violent crimes, such as aggravated assault and terroristic threats. These cases are heard in the Camden County Superior Court, where the penalties are more extreme. For instance, a third degree charge for terroristic threats can expose you to a prison term ranging from 3 to 5 years. On top of that, you become a convicted felon with a criminal record exhibiting your marked past. This is often a problem when seeking job opportunities and other aspirations after your case and sentence concludes.