NYC Cab Driver Booked on Assault Charges

A cabbie servicing the JFK airport got the help of a Port Authority police officer after being allegedly assaulted by a fellow cab driver. The driver, W.W., said a rival cabbie had attacked and beaten him when they were both filling up at a Queens gas station. The officer recognized the driver and recalled similar incidents which had happened between the two cabbies in the past. The officer’s partner was able to quickly pull up the report on a previous assault from 2010. Just as W.W. was speaking with the officer, the fellow cab driver in question, 53-year-old M.G., was spotted and flagged down. M.G. then alleged that it was not he that had assaulted W.W. but the other way around. The officer conducted a search of M.G. taxi discovering a machete in the trunk. M.G. was taken into custody under suspicion of criminal possession of a weapon, harassment and assault. Assault charges can result in serious penalties if a conviction is obtained so ensure you are protected by having the help of a New York City violent crimes lawyer working for you.

Assault Lawyer Representing New York City

Criminal charges for assault are serious and you should speak with a New York City assault lawyer if you have been charged or arrested for this offense anywhere in NYC, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Nassau County, Westchester County and nearby areas. The offense of assault is any instance of physical harm inflicted on another person or the attempt to physically injury another with the hand, fists, by kicking, strangling or other means or with the use of an object. Assault is considered a violent crime and is often charged as a felony with serious penalties.

At Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP we are dedicated to providing excellent criminal defense to each and every one of our clients. We have successfully defended clients facing a variety of serious assault charges including assault in the second degree, assault in the first degree and gang assault in the second degree. These are all felony charges with penalties of 7 to 25 years in prison. We understand how frightening and stressful it can be to face the criminal justice when the stakes are this high. That is why we offer experienced, aggressive defense to our clients. Don’t hesitate to schedule an initial consultation with our highly competent legal team of violent crimes attorneys and see what we may be able to do for you.

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