People v. (NY County, September 2013)

Client arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (B Felony). Upon his arrest, Client was chased, tackled and struck multiple times by arresting officers. Client refused plea deal offered by NYC Special Narcotics DA, based  on what firm felt was lack of probable cause to arrest. Ultimately, DA dismissed the case and we settled a false arrest claim vs.  the City of NY.