On October 2nd, at around 10:33 A.M., authorities received a 911 call about a stabbing near a Brooklyn playground. Police promptly rushed out to the scene, where they discovered two injured men suffering from stab wounds.
An initial analysis of the scene revealed that a 59-year-old victim had been slashed in the neck. The male was in serious distress and was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital Center. Another 28-year-old male victim was discovered with knife wounds in his right thigh area. He was quickly transported to Woodhull Hospital.
As of now, authorities are baffled as to what caused the sudden violent outburst between the older and younger men. There doesn’t appear to be any immediate motive.
Brooklyn and New York State authorities have been warning citizens about the uptick in recent random acts of violence in the past few years. Assaults have been on the rise, and in many cases, they’re even being streamed online on platforms like TikTok. The assaults are often unprovoked and sudden.
What’s more, surveys from 2021 and 2022 show that only about 40% of all assaults are actually getting reported to the police. Far too many violent attacks occur and never officially get reported.
With the increase of random, unprovoked, and unexplainable attacks, there has also been an increase in false criminal allegations in and around Brooklyn.
If you believe you’ve been falsely accused of a crime, then it’s important to quickly get informed regarding your rights and options.
Have You Been Falsely Accused of a Crime in Brooklyn?
Assault charges range in severity based on the circumstances of the incident. The least severe form of assault, third-degree, is considered a class a misdemeanor. This can result in up to one year in jail, three years of probation, and/or fines of up to $1,000. A second-degree assault charge is considered a class D felony, which could land you in prison for up to seven years. First-degree assaults are the most serious category of crime, a class B felony. Getting convicted of first-degree assault could result in a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.
Felony offenses not only result in more substantial penalties, but they also lead to a revocation of specific rights. You’ll no longer be able to vote, possess a firearm, and more.
The best way to avoid all these criminal penalties is to avoid a conviction altogether, especially if you’re being falsely accused of a crime. Here at Bukh Law Firm, our team of criminal defense attorneys will go over exactly what happened with you, help you fully understand the charges against you, and go over the exact defense strategies that are most likely to help you defeat your charges.
Once you make a decision on how to move forward, our lawyers will work tirelessly to advocate on your behalf and aggressively fight for you in court. Schedule a cost-free consultation with our office now to learn more about how we can help.