People v. Marin

The complainant, Norma Martinez, defendant’s ex-common-law wife, claimed that on May 15, 1991, defendant pushed her against a wall at the Union Square subway station. Defendant was accordingly arrested, arraigned in Criminal Court on charges of attempted third degree assault, harassment and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon (Docket No. 91N044043), and assigned counsel pursuant to article 18-B of the County Law. The case was thereafter adjourned, the defendant released on his own recognizance and an order of protection issued on Ms. Martinez’ behalf. On July 3, 1991, however, Ms.…