NYS Domestic Violence Laws: Assault, Stalking, Menacing and Strangulation. The most common criminal charges found in a case of domestic violence typically involve some form of physical or mental abuse. The big four charges are: Assault, Stalking, Menacing and Strangulation. A domestic violence matter or “family offense” typically involves a defendant … [Read more...]
New York State Penal Law Article 120 Assault Charges
In New York State Penal Law there are fourteen (14) variations of Criminal Assault ranging from an A – Misdemeanor to B – Felony. Under the law, an Assault or a physical attack is an intentional act committed by the Accused that results in harmful bodily injury or offensive contact to another person. To be charged with criminal Assault … [Read more...]