Recent Blog Posts in 2010

Mayor Adam Bradley of White Plains, New York has reportedly been found guilty in his domestic violence case involving his wife of seven years.

Bradley was accused of throwing hot tea at his wife's chest. He also reportedly slammed a door on her hand. Now he has been convicted of criminal contempt, attempted assault and harassment.

Furthermore, his wife was previously granted a restraining order, but Bradley went to visit her and asked her to check into a mental hospital or tell police she was lying. He still claims he is innocent in this matter and he was the one abused.

Dealing with charges of domestic violence can be a complicated and stressful time for anyone involved. You may be facing serious consequences such as jail time that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you understand that you do have rights and options in defending your case. You can resolve this matter in the best way possible when you make sure it is handled properly by a professional. By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your case and your life. A criminal defense attorney will know what to expect with your matter so that you do not have to suffer any further with this difficult case matter.

A former Nebraska City broker has reportedly made a deal by agreeing to plead guilty to two fraud charges as she will now likely testify against another person charged.

According to reports, Rebecca Engle will plead guilty to two fraud charges in relation to defrauding investors out of more than $20 million. She will not be sentenced until the case she may testify in is resolved.

Engle was reportedly involved in this incident with a former football player, Brian Schuster, as they reportedly improperly sold risky investments to more than 130 investors.   

Fraud charges can have consequences that affect your personal and professional life in many ways. When you deal with fraud charges then you need to know that you can move forward in the best way with the help of a criminal defense lawyer. By working with a defense attorney, you will be able resolve this criminal matter without having your personal and professional life affected. You should not have to suffer jail time and heavy fines when your case is defended and resolved in the best way possible. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case now so that you can move forward in the best way.

It isn't just a crime to sell narcotic drugs illegally, but also to send them in the mail, a fact that a Florida woman learned the hard way this week. Lynette Coleman, 52, had been mailing narcotic pills to a former boyfriend in New Kensington, just a few at a time. He was then selling them on the streets. 

When the value of the pills was added up, federal authorities believed the total to be $100,000. Coleman plead guilty to U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer on Wednesday for her part in the crime. 

The offenses took place between November 2007 to June 2008. Fischer and ex-boyfriend Howard Schreckengost were indicted by a jury in May on one count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. The ex-boyfriend is still awaiting his trial. 

Schreckengost and Fischer were discovered when one of their packages was intercepted at a post office on June 4, 2008. Inside the package were 490 narcotic pills worth $30 to $40 apiece on the street.

Charged with major drug crimes?  Now is the time to consult with a criminal defense lawyer.

A woman in Wyoming should have been more careful on Christmas Eve as she now has to spend time in jail until her next court hearing on January 10, 2011. Melissa A. Natywa, 29, caused a single-car accident when she was driving along Southmor Road.

She is now awaiting her court date at the Grundy County Jail on charges of improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence. At the time of her arrest Natywa was found to have a blood-alcohol level of .134; .08 is the legal limit in Illinois.

If you have been arrested for a DUI there is no time to waste in hiring a criminal defense lawyer. You can fight your case, argue for reduced charges or have it dropped completely when you have received help and representation from a lawyer that practices in criminal law.

A man in the San Jose, California area has reportedly pleaded not guilty to assault in regard to a priest who reportedly molested that man decades ago.

Will Lynch reportedly wants to take the case to trial in order to make others aware of the sexual abuse that was occurring.

Lynch was reportedly charged with one count of assault as he was accused of beat Jerold Lindner until he was bleeding at a retirement home. The alleged assault reportedly occurred in front of other residents.

Dealing with assault charges can be complicated and stressful as you may not know understand your charges completely. You may be facing serious consequences such as jail time that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you understand that you do have rights and options in defending your case. You can resolve this matter in the best way possible when you make sure it is handled properly. A defense lawyer will know how to help you through this assault matter so that it does not affect your life. By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your case and your life now. A defense attorney will know what to expect with your matter so that you do not have to suffer any further with this case matter.

A man in the Niagara Falls area has been sentenced to a year in jail for the drug possession charges he was facing as he didn't follow the rules of his probation.

Deonte J. Brinson was originally put on probation, but didn't take it seriously. While on probation, he reportedly smoked marijuana, broke curfew, didn't get a job and didn't go into drug treatment.

He was originally arrested after police found his stash with his brother that contained .17 ounces of cocaine. His brother is on probation, but did serve six months in jail.   

Dealing with drug possession charges can be overwhelming and difficult if you do not understand the proceedings. Courts take these cases seriously which means they can result in jail time if you are convicted in this matter. Drug possession convictions can affect your personal and professional life in many ways that you not understand or be prepared to handle. It's important to work with a criminal defense attorney so that you can move forward with your case in the best way possible. A defense lawyer will make sure to protect your rights while dealing with difficult court proceedings and all other aspects of your case that may arise.

An officer in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area has been arrested and now suspended from work after being charged with assaulting his girlfriend.

The officer, Deric Lewis, reportedly got into a fight with his girlfriend and was charged with simple assault, making terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person.

He has not been charged with committing any crimes while on duty, but has been suspended for 30 days with intent to dismiss. The assault case is still under investigation at this time to gather further information on it.

Courts take charges of assault seriously which means they can often result in jail time and other consequences. It's important that you understand your charges with the help of a criminal defense lawyer who will know what to expect with your case. You can count on a defense attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights against assault charges. A defense lawyer will be able to guide you through all difficult aspects of your case including any court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can begin to resolve this matter.

A man in the Union City, California area has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of raping a two-year-old girl at a store while her family was in another aisle.

The man, Eugene Ramos, is a registered sex offender and has been booked on charges of suspicion of kidnapping, rape, sexual acts with a child and false imprisonment. The assault reportedly took place for a matter of seconds.

The girl's grandmother reportedly witnessed the assault and went after him. Bystanders reportedly got hold of him so that officers could arrest him.    

Dealing with sexual assault charges can be overwhelming and difficult if you do not understand the proceedings. Courts take these cases seriously which means they can result in jail time, community service time and other fines if you are convicted in this matter. Sexual assault convictions can affect your personal and professional life in many ways that you not understand. It's important to work with a criminal defense attorney so that you can move forward with your case in the best way possible. A defense lawyer will make sure to protect your rights while dealing with difficult court proceedings and all other aspects of your case that may arise at any time.s

A woman in the Anniston, Alabama area has been charged with stealing about 200 library books. According to reports, the librarians knew someone was stealing thousands of dollars worth of books.

Regina M. Smith has now been arrested on a felony theft charge after she was seen stealing two books which led to the discovery of many more.

Officers then determined that she had been stealing over a number of years. She does have a library card, but didn't bother to borrow them legally.  

Courts take charges of theft seriously which means they can often result in jail time and other very serious, life-changing consequences. It's important that you understand your theft charges with the help of a criminal defense lawyer who will know what to expect with your case. You can count on a defense attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. A defense lawyer will be able to guide you through all difficult aspects of your case including any court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can move forward as soon as possible.

A West Linn, Oregon high school student has reportedly been arrested for drug possession. According to reports, he was in possession of marijuana and hallucinogenic mushrooms.

A staff member at the high school reportedly smelled possible marijuana and alerted officials to the suspicious matter.

When the officers arrived, they pulled over the teenager and smelled marijuana as well. The school student reportedly also had LSD, ecstasy, a "fake urine kit," hash oil, rolling papers and more in his possession.   

Drug possession charges can have consequences that affect your personal and professional life in more ways than you make think. When you deal with these charges then you need to know that you can move forward in the best way with the help of a criminal defense lawyer. By working with a defense attorney, you will be able resolve this matter without having your personal and professional life affected. You should not have to suffer jail time and heavy fines when your drug possession case is defended in the best way possible. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can move forward as soon as possible.

Two men in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area have reportedly kidnapped a man at gunpoint and then robbed him.

According to reports, the men followed the man to his building, pulled out guns and took a laptop from his apartment. They then forced him into his car which led to them going to an ATM.

The victim has reported that one of the suspects wanted him to perform a sex act, but another car disrupted it. The two men reportedly then took the car, but it was later found with the keys inside.

Dealing with charges of kidnapping can be a complicated and stressful time for anyone involved. You may be facing serious consequences such as jail time that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you understand that you do have rights and options in defending your case. You can resolve this matter in the best way possible when you make sure it is handled properly by a professional. By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your case and your life. A criminal defense attorney will know what to expect with your matter so that you do not have to suffer any further with this difficult case matter.

A jury finally sentenced a man in Dallas who was convicted in 2009 for the abduction and gang rape of a foreign exchange student. Arturo Arevalo, 28, was convicted when DNA linked him to the rape of the student who is now 21 years old.

At the trial Arevalo asked for the judge to set his punishment. He was sentenced to life in prison.

One of the other men involved in the gang rape pleaded guilty and named Arevalo as a co-conspirator. This man testified against Arevalo at his trial. Investigators also used eyewitness testimony that showed three men grabbed the young girl when she was leaving a party.

If you have been involved in sex crimes, you may be facing penalties like jail time, fines, probation and sex offender registration if you are convicted. Get the legal help you need today by working with criminal defense attorney who has handled prior sex crime cases.

A high school student in the Lincoln, Nebraska area has been caught with a loaded handgun in his backpack.

The 16-year-old was reportedly caught when school officials were made aware of the gun. The gun found was a loaded Taurus .38 revolver in the student's backpack.

Shaquille Winston has now been cited for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a handgun by a minor and possession of a firearm at a school. The weapon possession matter is still under investigation at this time.

Will Smith, a lineman for the Saints, has reportedly been arrested for a domestic violence dispute involving his wife.

It is being reported that he ended up dragging his wife down the street by her hair. The argument reportedly started when they were leaving a nightclub.

According to reports, officers intervened and arrested Smith. He has since posted a $1,000 bond. He has reportedly been formally arrested on the charges of domestic abuse and simple battery. The matter is still under investigation at this time.

Dealing with charges of domestic violence can be a complicated and stressful time for anyone involved. You may be facing serious consequences such as jail time that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you understand that you do have rights and options in defending your case. You can resolve this matter in the best way possible when you make sure it is handled properly by a professional. By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your case and your life. A criminal defense attorney will know what to expect with your matter so that you do not have to suffer any further with this difficult case matter.

A three-hour standoff at a Long Beach hotel ended in arrest for a man accused of homicide. The suspect, 58-year-old Antonio Meza, is accused of fatally shooting a family member in the San Fernando Valley. He had barricaded himself inside his hotel room at the Luxury Inn. Police evacuated part of the hotel while they were negotiating with him; he finally surrendered at 9:20 a.m. when officers started shooting less-than-lethal rounds at his room.

He is suspected of killing a 20-year-old male relative around 9:30 pm the day before at the 9100 block of Canterbury Avenue in Arleta, according to officials investigating the case.

According to documents containing coroner's data 111 homicides have been reported with a four mile radius of where Sunday's shooting occurred. This data was collected by The Times' interactive Homicide Report.

Have you recently been charged with domestic violence? If so, it is time to work with a criminal defense attorney now to represent your legal interests.

A woman in the Newark, New Jersey area is reportedly being charged with wire fraud for soliciting millions in investments in her business.

The woman, Jenifer Devine, is the owner of a wholesale merchandise broker and was reportedly involved in the multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.

She is reportedly now facing a criminal complaint that is charging her with wire fraud. She will soon have her bail hearing. The fraud case is still under investigation at this time to gather further information on this matter.   

Fraud charges can have consequences that affect your personal and professional life in many ways. When you deal with fraud charges then you need to know that you can move forward in the best way with the help of a criminal defense lawyer. By working with a defense attorney, you will be able resolve this criminal matter without having your personal and professional life affected. You should not have to suffer jail time and heavy fines when your case is defended and resolved in the best way possible. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case now so that you can move forward in the best way.

Two men have been arrested for reportedly stealing copper in the Frankford, Maryland area after police were called to a home.

According to reports, police were tipped off that a truck was at a residence and the men reportedly claimed that they were looking for a dog in the area.

However, police then arrested the two men and found copper electrical wire and pipe in their truck. Now they will be facing various charges including burglary.

Dealing with theft charges can be complicated and stressful as you may not know understand your charges completely. You may be facing serious consequences such as jail time that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you understand that you do have rights and options in defending your case. You can resolve this matter in the best way possible when you make sure it is handled properly. A defense lawyer will know how to help you through this theft matter so that it does not affect your life. By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your case and your life now. A defense attorney will know what to expect with your matter so that you do not have to suffer any further with this case matter.

The former manager at the North Iowa State Fair is preparing to go to trial on the charge of second degree theft by misappropriation of funds after she pleaded not guilty in this matter.

Wanda Kruse was arrested when police reportedly found more than $3,000 in property at her home that was purchased with money from the fair association.

If she is found guilty in this theft matter, she could face up to five years in prison and have to pay a $7,500 fine. Kruse will face her trial in the middle of February.   

Dealing with theft charges can be overwhelming and difficult if you do not understand the proceedings. Courts take these cases seriously which means they can result in jail time if you are convicted in this matter. Theft convictions can affect your personal and professional life in many ways that you not understand or be prepared to handle. It's important to work with a criminal defense attorney so that you can move forward with your case in the best way possible. A defense lawyer will make sure to protect your rights while dealing with difficult court proceedings and all other aspects of your case that may arise.

A man in the Salinas, California area who was currently out on a $1 million bond for a domestic violence case where he reportedly hit a woman is back in jail for reportedly hitting his girlfriend.

According to officials, Noah Encallado allegedly hit the woman and then threatened to kill her in order to prevent her from going to the police. The woman was reportedly hit in the mouth.

At the time this matter went down, Encallado was reportedly out of jail on another domestic violence case involving another woman.

Courts take charges of domestic violence seriously which means they can often result in jail time and other consequences. It's important that you understand your charges with the help of a criminal defense lawyer who will know what to expect with your case. You can count on a defense attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights against domestic violence charges. A defense lawyer will be able to guide you through all difficult aspects of your case including any court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can begin to resolve this matter.

The woman responsible for slashing Leonardo DiCaprio's face five years ago has finally been sentenced in Los Angeles. Arethra Wilson was at a house party when she slashed the star's face with a glass, an incident that required him to have surgery. She finally pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon, a charge that brought her two years in a state prison.

Wilson, 40, fled back to her home country of Canada after the attack but upon returning to the states earlier this summer was jailed in Los Angeles. Because authorities were debating over how much credit to give her for time already served, Wilson's sentencing was delayed several times.

At this time Freddy Sayegh, her attorney, believes that she will probably serve about six months before likely being exported back to Canada.

If someone you know has been arrested on assault charges, now is the time to hire a criminal defense lawyer who can offer guidance.

A police officer in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area has reportedly been charged with domestic violence in a matter involving his girlfriend.

Dwayne Ausbrooks was reportedly arrested for a violation of the Domestic Violence Act in relation to his alleged assault of his girlfriend although details are unknown.

At this time, Ausbrooks has gone to the jail for processing, but it is unknown whether or not he was released in regard to the incident. The domestic violence matter is still under investigation at this time to gather further information.     

Dealing with domestic violence charges can be overwhelming and difficult if you do not understand the proceedings. Courts take these cases seriously which means they can result in jail time, community service time and other fines if you are convicted in this matter. Domestic violence convictions can affect your personal and professional life in many ways that you not understand. It's important to work with a criminal defense attorney so that you can move forward with your case in the best way possible. A defense lawyer will make sure to protect your rights while dealing with difficult court proceedings and all other aspects of your case that may arise at any time.

A man in the Clarksville, Tennessee area has been arrested and charged with kidnapping a woman who is the mother of his daughter at knifepoint.       

According to reports, Alvin Brown was with the woman at her apartment and offered to go to a store with her. He then pulled a knife out as they were in the car and made her drive him around town.

The woman was eventually allowed to drive back to her apartment and was able to convince him to leave after she was forced to drive him to various locations to purchase drugs. Now, he is being charged with kidnapping, domestic assault and more.

Courts take charges of kidnapping seriously which means they can often result in jail time and other very serious, life-changing consequences. It's important that you understand your kidnapping charges with the help of a criminal defense lawyer who will know what to expect with your case. You can count on a defense attorney to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. A defense lawyer will be able to guide you through all difficult aspects of your case including any court proceedings. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can move forward as soon as possible.

Russell Brand will not be facing assault charges in relation to a matter where he reportedly attacked a photographer while at an airport in Los Angeles.

Brand was reportedly arrested after the incident where he claimed the photographer was trying to shoot his camera up Katy Perry's skirt, who is now his wife.

He was then charged with battery, but now that he has appeared in court, the judge decided not to do anything other than reprimand him for his actions.

Assault charges can have consequences that affect your personal and professional life in more ways than you make think. When you deal with these charges then you need to know that you can move forward in the best way with the help of a criminal defense lawyer. By working with a defense attorney, you will be able resolve this matter without having your personal and professional life affected. You should not have to suffer jail time and heavy fines when your assault case is defended in the best way possible. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can move forward as soon as possible.

A judge in the Atlanta area has reportedly pleaded guilty to possessing controlled substances and conversion of government property in relation to a recent arrest.

U.S. District Judge Jack T. Camp Jr. was reportedly in possession of cocaine, marijuana and Roxycodone. He also admitted to buying drugs from a convicted drug felon.

Finally, Camp also reported gave the felon a court-owned laptop computer. He was reportedly arrested after he attempted to buy drugs from an undercover FBI agent who posed as a drug dealer.

Dealing with charges of drug possession can be a complicated and stressful time for anyone involved. You may be facing serious consequences such as jail time that can affect your personal and professional life. It's important that you understand that you do have rights and options in defending your case. You can resolve this matter in the best way possible when you make sure it is handled properly by a professional. By working with a criminal defense lawyer, you will be able to move forward with your case and your life. A criminal defense attorney will know what to expect with your matter so that you do not have to suffer any further with this difficult case matter.

In the Clackamas County, Oregon area, the Molalla city councilor was arrested on charges of embezzlement.

According to reports, Michelle Mills is facing 32 counts of aggravated theft and one charge of theft one as she reportedly embezzled $350,000 from the Abtronics Company.

Mills' bail has reportedly been set at $815,000 for the crime that occurred between 2006 and 2009. She reportedly served as the firm's general manager at the time. The theft matter is still being investigated at this time.

Theft charges can have consequences that affect your personal and professional life in more ways than you make think. When you deal with these charges then you need to know that you can move forward in the best way with the help of a criminal defense lawyer. By working with a defense attorney, you will be able resolve this matter without having your personal and professional life affected. You should not have to suffer jail time and heavy fines when your theft case is defended in the best way possible. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case so that you can move forward as soon as possible.