New York Assault Law
<h2> <center> State of New York v. Larry Montes <h2> <center>
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with two counts of assault and battery, commission of a hate crime and criminal mischief. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729... More...
$ (08-14-2026 - NY)<h2> Center> United States of America v. Steven L. Ploof </h2> </center>
Rochester, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with threatening to assault a federal official in violation of 18 U.S. 115. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Steven L. Ploof, 48, of Greece, New York, went to the Ogden, NY, residence of an FBI Special Agent and his... More...
$ (07-02-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> Kim Sue Brown v. State of New York </h2> </center>
Albany, New York, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking to recover damages for having been repeated raped while incarcerated. Reported by Kent Morlan Kim Sue Brown sued the State of New York seeking damages under the Asult Survivors Act seeking damages for alleged rape and sexual assault inflicted upon her while she was incarcerated at Albion Correctional Facility betwee... More...
$ (05-21-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Bronx resident Lu Jianwang aka Harry Lu <h2> <center>
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to act as an agent of China and obstruction of justice. Reported by Kent Morlan Lu Jianwang, aka "Harry Lu," age 64, of Brooklyn, New York, used a police station in New York City to target PRC dissidents in furtherance of the Chinese government’s political agenda. May today’s verdict send a me... More...
$ (05-14-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> State of New York v. Eduardo Diaz </h2> </center>
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Assault in the First Degree. “Eduardo Diaz has been held accountable for committing a vicious shooting against his former boss which recklessly spilled onto a public city street,” said District Attorney Bragg. “This attack significantly injured the victim who is still recovering to this day. ... More...
$ (04-10-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Akeem Chambers, a/k/a “Luca,” Jonathan Vazquez, a/k/a “Chulo” and “Clutch,” and Jerell Shaw, a/k/a “Rells” and “Rells Fargo
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with racketeering, racketeering conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, assault, murder conspiracy, kidnapping, robbery, robbery conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, mortgage fraud conspiracy, and money laundering. Akeem Chambers, also known as “Luca,” Jonathan Vazquez, also known as “Chulo” and “Clutch,” a... More...
$ (04-10-2026 - NY)United States of America v. Matthew Halstead
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Trafficking of a Child and Sex Trafficking. Matthew Halstead, age 32, was accused of sex trafficking and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy. “Sex trafficking evolves with technology, and traffickers increasingly rely on social media and anonymous messaging applications,” said District Attorney ... More...
$ (03-02-2026 - NY)United States of America v. Victoria Afet
Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Victoria Afet, the 23-year-old murderer of a 93-year-old Connie Turoi inside the Skyline Apartments pleaded guilty to murder, robbery and assault.... More...
$ (02-22-2026 - NY)State of New York v. John Hughes
Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. John Hughes, age 44, attacked a random person on the street with a nail-spiked wooden board. On Sept. 20, 2024, Hughes was at the intersection of Grand Street and Madison Avenue just before 9 p.m. when he pulled a wooden board from a dumpster and began swinging it at ... More...
$ (02-22-2026 - NY)State of New York v. Kashawn Croswell
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with causing a fatal crash in Downtown Brooklyn after driving over 60 miles per hour, running three red lights and slamming into another vehicle, killing a 21-year-old woman and injuring three others. “This defendant made a series of reckless and deliberate decisions that had deadly consequences. By driving at high ... More...
$ (02-22-2026 - NY)State of New York v. Terrence Rogers, a.k.a. "Aura"
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking of a child. Terrence Rogers, a.k.a., Aura, 35, of Bushwick, Brooklyn, was accused of ex trafficking of a child for recruiting multiple victims, including three teenage girls, ages 15 to 17, to engage in sexual conduct for money. The District Attorney said that, according to the investigation, b... More...
$ (02-11-2026 - NY)State of New York v. Nicholas Forehand and John Peterson
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with one felony count of criminal possession of a controlled substance; and one misdemeanor count of criminally using drug paraphernalia. Nicholas Forehand, age 42, and John Peterson, 74, accused of robbery. Peterson was also charged with one felony count of assault.... More...
$ (02-11-2026 - NY)State of New York v. Alejandro Piedra
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the Second Degree. Alejandro Piera, age 31, fatally stabbed 38-year-old Clemson Cockfield and injuring two others in the East Village in June 2024. “Alejandro Piedra escalated to deadly violence when he brutally stabbed three individu... More...
$ (02-02-2026 - NY)<H2> United States of America v. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, also known as “Agresor,” Saturno,” “Tiny,” and “Paco,”; Hugo Diaz Amaya, also known as “21”; Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (Fulton) clique leader Jose Espinoza Sanchez, also known as “Cable,” “Bleca,” and “Fantasma”; and Fulton member Jose Arevalao Iraheta, also known as “Splinter,” “Inesperado,” and “Daniel.”
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with Racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketeering. Velasquez Larin was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketee... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - NY)<H2> United States of America v. Ahmar Garcia, aka "OB" and Raheem Patterson, aka "Rah Rah"
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. AHMAR GARCIA, a/k/a “OB,” and RAHEEM PATTERSON, a/k/a “Rah Rah,” with committing the murder of sixteen-year-old Nisayah Sanchez on September 29, 2021, as a result of a gang war that plagued the city throughout that year that cost the lives of multiple young men and boys throughout the Bronx. ... More...
$ (12-13-2025 - NY)<H2> United States of America v. Edenilson Velasquez Larin, also known as “Agresor,” Saturno,” “Tiny,” and “Paco,”; Hugo Diaz Amaya, also known as “21”; Fulton Locos Salvatruchas (Fulton) clique leader Jose Espinoza Sanchez, also known as “Cable,” “Bleca,” and “Fantasma”; and Fulton member Jose Arevalao Iraheta, also known as “Splinter,” “Inesperado,” and “Daniel.”
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana, murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the fatal machete attack of 18-year-old Kenny Reyes, continuing criminal enterprise, murder in-aid-of racketeering in connection with the fatal shooting of 2... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - NY)<H2> State of New Hampshire v. Custer Reed, III
Ossipee, New Hampshire, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony aggravated sexual assault involving a juvenile female. Custer Reed III, 38, of Rumney, was taken into custody on charges of felony aggravated sexual assault involving a juvenile female.... More...
$ (08-06-2025 - NY)<H2> State of New York v. Kerri Aherne
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Kerri Aherne, of Massachusetts, stabbed a woman multiple time in the Macy's store in New York City.... More...
$ (12-12-2025 - NY)John Doe, et al. v. Roman Catholic Archdiocese, et al.
New York City, New York, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiffs in a corporate negligence case claiming that the Defendant allowed priests to sexually assault them.... More...
$300000000 (12-09-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Dana Escoffier
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with harassment and third-degree assault. Dana Escoffier, age 79, got into an argument with his friend Dean Whetzel, age 82. Escoffier shoved Whetzel who fell and hit his head. Whetzel died from the head injury he suffered when he fell.... More...
$ (12-01-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Joel Nieves
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant chgarged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree; and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree. <br> <br> Joel Nieves, age 35, allegedly firing multiple gunshots during the Mexican Day parade and hitting a 17-year-old innocent bystander in September 2025... More...
$0 (11-24-2025 - NY)Amy Moore, et al. v. Howard Rubin </center
Brooklyn, New York, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on Racketeering (RICO) Act violation theories.<br> <br> Howard Rubin, a successful bond trader, recruited women from around the country to travel to New York and engage in sadomasochism with him in exchange for money. Rubin employed assistants, whom he paid up to $15,000 per month, to lure women with promi... More...
$0 (11-22-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Clive Porter
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault and battery.<br> <br> Clive Porter, 33, is accused of striking a 45-year-old man in the face, causing him to fall onto the subway tracks at the Bowery and Delancey Street station.<br> <br> The Defendant's behavior may have been motivated by hatred of Asians.... More...
$0 (10-31-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Jacob Snide
Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree and two counts of Reckless Driving.<br> <br> Jacob Snide, age 33, was accused of causing an accident that killed motorcyclist t Patrick LaFortune Jr. and killed him on Route 9 in July.<br> <br> Jacob Snide was arraigned on a four-count indictment Monday i... More...
$0 (10-09-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Eric Frazier
Albany, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon and one count of Attempted Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon.<br> <br> "In spite of the officers' attempts to de-escalate the situation, Eric Frazier, age 57, chose to launch a violent attack that day,†DA Kindlon... More...
$0 (10-10-2025 - NY)State of New York v. John Doe
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree (Class B violent felonies), one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C violent felony), and one count of Assault in the Second Degree (Class D violent felony).<br> <br> On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approxi... More...
$0 (10-08-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Sasiya M. Davis-Johnson
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of Assault in the Third Degree (Class A misdemeanor) and one count of Reckless Driving (unclassified misdemeanor under New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law). <br> <br> On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at approximately 8:16 a.m., the defendant was operating a garbage truck, while working for the City of Buffa... More...
$0 (10-10-2025 - NY)<H2> State of New York v. Joseph Wichard
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with h one count of Attempted Rape in the First Degree and one count of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.<br> <br> JOSEPH WICHARD, 35, was accused of attempting to rape a 34-year-old woman inside a Midtown nail salon. WICHARD is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count of Attempted Rape in... More...
$0 (10-10-2025 - ny)<h1> United States of America v. Elijah Roy a/k/a “Eli Spice†and “Swervo,†</h1></h1>
Brooklyn NY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Mass Shooting in Crown Heights <br> <br> A complaint was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging Elijah Roy, also known as "Eli Spice†and "Swervo,†with crimes related to the August 17, 2025 shooting at Taste of the City Lounge in Brooklyn, New York, in which three individuals were murdered and an ... More...
$0 (10-01-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Victoria Afet
Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder, robbery and assault.<br> <br> Victoria Afet, age 23, was accused of killing 93-year-oldConnie Tuori.... More...
$0 (10-01-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Donald Ziebenhood
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of Burglary in the First Degree, two counts of Burglary in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the Second Degree, two counts of Aggravated Criminal Contempt, eight counts of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree.<br> <br>... More...
$0 (10-01-2025 - ny)State of New York v. Marquis Shiloh
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree manslaughter.<br> <br> Marquis Shiloh, 35, of Bedford-Stuyvesan, was charged with first-degree manslaughter.<br> <br> On July 12, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the defendant waited in the lobby of 760 Park Avenue, part of the Tompkins houses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, as Stephon Sinclair, 26, rode the ... More...
$0 (09-19-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Wagner Louis
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with h one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree and two counts of Assault in the First Degree.<br> <br> "A café employee was going about his workday when Wagner Louis entered the Midtown establishment and allegedly slashed the worker, almost killing him,†said District Attorney Bragg. "This broad ... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - NY)<H2> State of New York v. Anthony Smith
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer representing the Defendant charged with assault and battery.<br> <br> ANTHONY SMITH, 37, for allegedly placing a woman in a chokehold until she lost consciousness and sexually assaulting her on a Midtown sidewalk in August 2025. SMITH is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with two counts each of Attempted Rape in the First Degree a... More...
$0 (09-08-2025 - ny)State of New York v. Victor Solis
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, one count of Assault in the First Degree and two counts of Assault in the Second Degree.<br> <br> VICTOR SOLIS, 58, for allegedly stabbing a 56-year-old man inside the West 125th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue subway station in July 2025. <br> <br> "As alleged, ... More...
$0 (09-03-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Lewis Reynolds
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count each of Assault in the Second Degree and Assault in the Third Degree.<br> <br> Lewis Reynolds, age 31, assaulted a 94-year-old man without provocation in an Apple Store on the Upper East Side on August 5, 2025. <br> <br> As alleged in court documents and statements made on the record, REYNOLDS approac... More...
$0 (09-03-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Servando Gómez MartÃnez </h1></h1>
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$0 (08-13-2025 - NY)United States of America v. James Cooke
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one county of assault, resisting, and interfering with federal officers, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 111(a)(1), (b).<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (07-10-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Fagner Storck, a/k/a “Tiago Santos†</h1></h1>
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$0 (07-07-2025 - NY)Dharwinder Singh v. Pamela Bondi
New York City, New York immigration lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals which denied his application for asylum.<br> <br> On December 31, 2013, Singh entered the United States near San Luis, Arizona, without valid entry documents and was placed in removal proceedings. On December 23, 2014, Singh applied for asylum, withholding of remov... More...
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