Officers were called to the scene of a physical altercation that took place at a Clearwater barber shop. The arrest report states that two customers entered Trend Citi Fades barbershop requesting haircuts. The victim, 25-year old Quazi Rahman, claimed he has been a regular customer at the shop for the last six months. He stated that he tried to negotiate a deal for two haircuts for himself and his friend. The owner of the shop, 36-year old Raymond Stewart, became offended and allegedly attacked Rahman.
Stewart is accused of placing Rahman into a headlock and repeatedly punching him in the face. Rahman suffered a black eye and abrasions on his face. Officers arrested Stewart and charged him with felony battery. He posted $10,000 and is awaiting trial outside of the Pinellas County Jail.
This is not the defendant's first dealings with the Court system. In 2001, the State sentenced him to a year behind bars and four years probation stemming from another 1999 felony battery conviction. Pursuant to Florida Statute 784.041, commits felony battery if an offender intentionally strikes another with the purpose of causing great bodily harm. Felony battery is considered a felony in the third degree in the State of Florida and punishable by up to five years in prison.
The defendant has a prior battery conviction and this could likely impact the current case against him. It is important to engage a knowledgeable Tampa felony lawyer to secure a positive outcome in your case. Musca Law is a full service criminal law firm possessing over 100 years of combined legal experience.
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