Man Arrested after Stabbing Incident outside a Queen’s Bar

Police took a 36-year-old man into custody after a recent incident that happened in front of a bar on Queens' sometimes notorious Bell Boulevard. A scuffle reportedly broke out between the suspect, J.S., and an unnamed 26-year-old man around 4:00 in the morning. Reports do not indicate what the fight was about but the alleged victim says that J.S. stabbed him in the neck and then fled the scene. Police and emergency services arrived and found the 23-year-old man bleeding profusely from the neck. He was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital and is now in stable condition after emergency surgery on his wound was performed. Police searched for the alleged attacker and located J.S. a block away from where the fight was. Arrest reports state that he was found in possession of methadone pills and what was described by arresting officers as an "edged weapon". J.S. has been charged with a number of serious offences including criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon, harassment, disorderly conduct and felony assault. Make sure you have a tough criminal defense attorney on your side if you have been accused of a crime.

Assault Charges Can Mean Harsh Penalties

Assault and weapons charges alike can result in severe punishment if a conviction is obtained by the prosecution on the case. A felony assault conviction means a minimum of one year in prison and can also include other penalties such as thousands in fines and restitution, community service and lengthy probation periods after release. When the stakes are this high you can't afford to try to go it alone—you deserve to have a skilled defender on your side that will fight the charges against you.

Have you been arrested for an alleged violent crime in Long Island?

Criminal charges for violent crimes are taken very seriously by federal, state and local authorities. Prosecutors will often work aggressively to get a conviction and the harshest punishment possible for charges involving assault, battery, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, manslaughter or murder. There are many details about circumstances surrounding an alleged assault or other such incident which could be used in your defense. Contact the law offices of Prime & O'Brien, LLP right away to arrange a time to discuss your specific case. An experienced criminal defense lawyer with the firm may be able to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed!