Q: Just got contacted by NYPD detective for physical altercation with roommate [New York City]
[NYC] Last weekend, I got into a fight with my roommate who also happens to be my coworker. It started when he shoved me over something minor. Tensions have been building for some time but I agree that I responded poorly. I got angry and lunged at him. He retreated into his room and I knocked open his door and continued to attack him. I was drunk and received disturbing news from my family earlier that day so I was already in a poor mood, not that it justifies my actions. I realize I made a mistake breaking his door. My 3 friends are witnesses and separated us. He called 911 and 3 cops showed up that night. After inspecting the situation, they determined that no crime was committed and did not even ask for my name or ID. He asked then and there if he could press charges but the cops did not. I've since gotten the door fixed. Would I have to leave work if he gets a restraining order? I think he has no marks on him although I have a mark on my face. Would I haveThank you for your input!
A:
Hire either a domestic violence or criminal defense lawyer now!
I represented a retail employee whose coworker feared for their safety, had an order of protection entered with no language about the workplace, and employer had no choice but to fire the retail employee. New York state courts take any reasonable fear of safety by anyone very seriously regardless of intoxicants or alleged justifications. Time to lawyer up!
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