Felony Assault Charges in the Subway Dismissed (Manhattan)
2017
Lance's Client was walking through a crowded subway train during rush
hour and got into an argument with another passenger who accused our client
of bumping into them. Our client allegedly assaulted this other passenger
and, due to the severity of the attack, was charged with felony assault.
Because it was a crowded train, there were numerous witnesses. This case
was covered in the media and the district attorney was under considerable
pressure to bring it to trial so they could recommend a possible state
prison sentence. Our investigation into the complainant and nature of
the alleged injury raised important issues about whether the complainant
was actually injured and whether the account they provided to the NYPD
was accurate. We were able to negotiate around a prison sentence and obtained
a disposition to a misdemeanor for attempted assault.