Assault Litigation — How a NYC Business Dispute Was Resolved with No Criminal Prosecution

On the day of the incident, the client met a vendor’s representative to discuss contract performance and billing concerns.

As disagreements intensified, both voices were raised; at one point, the client forcefully pushed the representative’s shoulder and struck his chest once with an open hand.

The vendor later reported this as a criminal assault, triggering Assault Litigation and a police investigation.

Feeling overwhelmed and fearing a permanent criminal record, the client initially tried to resolve matters privately, but the vendor after hiring an attorney refused any direct negotiations.

For client education, it is important to clarify how conduct becomes Assault Litigation in New York.

Direct physical force: punching, slapping, pushing, kicking.

Indirect force: throwing objects, knocking items into someone.

Grabbing or pulling: grabbing clothing, yanking someone’s arm or collar.

Even if the injury is minimal or there is only brief pain, the state may still open Assault Litigationif intent to apply unlawful force can be shown.

Once a complainant retains counsel, direct contact from the accused can backfire and complicate Assault Litigation.

Unrepresented negotiations can lead to:

Inflated settlement demands unsupported by law or actual damages.

Emotional escalation, making compromise harder.

Legally incomplete agreements that fail to bar future civil lawsuits.

An experienced attorney can stabilize Assault Litigation by setting realistic expectations, preparing a complete release, and ensuring both criminal and civil aspects are properly addressed.

Immediately after being retained, the defense attorney obtained the police complaint, witness statements, and available video footage from the building where the meeting occurred.

They evaluated whether the conduct fit New York’s statutory definition of assault and whether there was any indication of more serious injury.

This precise review allowed the attorney to frame the Assault Litigation as a limited, one-time incident without lasting harm, a key factor in arguing against prosecution.

The complainant’s side initially demanded the equivalent of a high five-figure settlement.

The defense attorney dissected this figure into categories medical expenses, lost income, and pain-and-suffering to see whether the Assault Litigation claims matched objective reality.

After careful analysis, the defense set a target resolution in the low-to-mid four-figure range, reflecting documented treatment and modest disruption.

The client was also guided to prepare a sincere written apology and reflection letter, which later helped de-escalate the emotional intensity surrounding the Assault Litigation.

The attorney then conducted multiple negotiation rounds with the complainant’s lawyer, keeping emotions in check and preventing direct, potentially volatile contact between the parties.

Across each round, the defense evaluated updated demands, response tone, and willingness to compromise.

Ultimately, they reached a settlement consistent with the defense’s target range, and the written agreement included a broad release that barred further civil claims arising from the same incident.

This ensured the Assault Litigation would not resurface later as a civil lawsuit.

Following execution of the settlement documents, the complainant signed a written statement confirming that he no longer wished to pursue criminal penalties.

The defense attorney promptly submitted this statement to the District Attorney’s Office, along with a detailed attorney memorandum.

The memo emphasized that the Assault Litigation involved a first-time offender, that the complainant had been fully compensated, and that both parties preferred closure.

After reviewing the settlement and the full context, the prosecutor decided that continuing Assault Litigation was not in the public interest and issued a “no prosecution” (decline to prosecute) decision.

This outcome spared the client from arraignment, public court appearances, and the risk of a criminal record stemming from the business dispute.

The client expressed profound relief and appreciation for the structured, negotiation-focused approach that resolved the Assault Litigation quickly and discreetly.

SJKP’s defense team supports clients through every stage of Assault Litigation, from emergency consultations and evidence reviewto negotiated settlements and arguments for non-prosecution.

If a business dispute, personal conflict, or misunderstanding has led to Assault Litigation, contact SJKP for strategic guidance, discreet representation, and a plan to protect your rights and reputation.