by Leopold Gross | Jul 14, 2026 | Assault
Spitting on another person is one of the most provocative and degrading acts imaginable, and many people assume it must qualify as assault. In New York, however, the answer is more nuanced than most expect. Under the New York Penal Law, spitting on someone is usually... 
by Leopold Gross | Apr 18, 2026 | Assault
If you or someone you know is facing assault charges in New York, understanding how the state defines and penalizes these offenses is critical. Unlike most states that use “aggravated assault” as a single catch-all crime, New York takes a different...