Category Archives: Assault
Two Sets of Handcuffs, One Argument: Why Both Parties Sometimes Get Arrested in Domestic Violence Incidents
New York is one of a handful of states with a mandatory arrest law for domestic violence. Under New York Criminal Procedure Law Section 140.10, a police officer must arrest someone when there is reasonable cause to believe that person committed a misdemeanor family offense against a household member, unless the alleged victim specifically… Read More »
How Much is Bail for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree Assault Charges in NY
Bail for assault charges in New York can vary greatly depending on the degree in which somebody is charged, his or her criminal or bench warrant history, and the defendant’s ties to New York. Certainly, this number can range anywhere from $5,000 to $250,000. The complexity in analyzing these cases and preparing for a… Read More »
Subway Self-Defense in New York
Undoubtedly, post-Covid New York has seen an up-tick in homelessness, which has naturally spilled over to subway drug use and crime. With that, New York City has seen a handful of high-profile subway encounters and incidents. The most noteworthy and talked about cases within this realm are Jordan Williams and Daniel Penny. The Case… Read More »