Gang Assault in New York City Carries Harsh Penalties
By H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C.
Jun. 28, 2011 1:36p
Being convicted for gang assault is a more serious than being convicted of regular assault. If you were involved in an assault with two or more other people, you can be charged with gang assault, even though you may not be a member of a gang. The charge relates to multiple people acting together in the assault and is covered in the New York Penal Code section 120.06 and 120.07. The following example happened in 2009 and just two months ago, another arrest occurred in relation to the assault.
Gang Assault at TriBeCa
In 2009, a gang assault occurred at the TriBeCa Independent Plaza Complex in which a 26 year old man was severely beaten by at least five men. They were screaming anti-gay slurs while carrying out the beating. The victim suffered a scratched cornea, broken nose and five broken teeth according to a New York Post article. All involved in the gang assault were friends and four were arrested, one who is currently serving time. Most recently, a fifth arrest occurred two months ago in March 2011, 22 year old E. G., who was charged with gang assault and assault as a hate crime relating to the same incident. He was bailed out of jail by his father, a former NYPD officer.
Legal Assistance is Vital
If you have been charged with assault or gang assault in New York, you need to contact a New York criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and interests. You could be sentenced up to 25 years in a state prison, depending upon whether you are convicted of a class C felony or class B, (first or second degree felony.) At H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C., we can help. We can investigate your case in detail and determine how to best approach it in terms of creating a strategic defense. We have full understanding of how the criminal justice system works and focus on negotiations to get charges reduced or dismissed altogether. We are aggressive and focused in our approach. Take advantage of our free case evaluation and find out what your best options are. Facing a prosecutor in court who is dedicated to your conviction is something you don't want to face without competent legal help.
Contact a New York gang assault defense attorney in our office to set up a consultation today.
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