Recent Blog Posts in January 2011

A suspect and vehicle description have been obtained by the Ventura Police Department for the person responsible for several indecent exposures around Ventura High School.

The suspect has been seen driving around the high school, calling out to female juveniles to capture their attention and then masturbating in front of them. An officer conducting a routine traffic stop got lucky when a man fitting the description of the suspect was pulled over. Detectives were then called out to continue the investigation.

Witnesses and victims who had described the man before were able to positively identify him as the suspect, as well as identifying his vehicle. This allowed officers to arrest him on multiple counts of 314 PC, Indecent Exposure.  However, the suspect was soon released; his car has been impounded due to several vehicle code violations.

Were you arrested for committing sex crimes?  If so, it is advised that you take the time to consult with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

A Mexico City man accused of killing his baby daughter was finally arrested on Monday morning by local police.  It seems that Jose Deras, 20,  fled their home in South Gate to Mexico, only to be taken into custody by Mexican authorities and is being held pending extradition.

It all started when an argument erupted between Deras and his wife. At some point during the altercation the infant suffered "blunt force trauma". Police are still unsure of how Deras traveled to the Mexican capital and are will continue to investigate this case.

If someone you love has been accused of murder, it is important that you act quickly to obtain professional legal representation from a criminal defense attorney that has handled prior murder cases.  By taking the time to hire a criminal defense lawyer, you will ensure that your loved one has a legal representative on his or her side that will fight to have charges reduced or dismissed.

Three people in the Monticello, Pennsylvania area have reportedly been arrested for being involved in a Wal-Mart theft ring.

Two men were reportedly spotted trying to leave the store with two computers. They were later confronted and fled from the scene into a car that drove off. The computers were reportedly each worth $900 as they were HP Touch Screen models.

The suspects were eventually found and arrested in the matter. The suspects in the case were charged with various counts including attempted robbery in the second degree, grand larceny in the fourth degree and more.    

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.

Two residents of the Terrell, Texas area have reportedly been charged with weapon possession after one reportedly pulled a gun out at an inn.

The gun was reportedly stolen and found in the two people's room at the inn. Now, the people have been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen firearm, felony criminal damage of property and more.

The situation reportedly blew up as one of the people had a disagreement at a bar and then pulled a gun on a person. 

Courts take charges of weapon possession 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 weapon possession 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 barber in the Fort Dodge, Iowa area has reportedly been found guilty of selling drugs which means he could face time in jail.

Benjamin Clement was reportedly selling drugs from his shop and now suffers the charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamp.

The charges he faces give the time of 10 years and 5 years in jail. He was reportedly selling marijuana out of the store as it was mailed to his shop from a phony address in Fresno, California.    

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, community service time and other fines if you are convicted in this matter. Drug possession 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 New York City official has reportedly been suspended over Infotech fraud in which he aided in defrauding the city of about $80 million with others as well.

Joel Bondy has been suspended without pay as he seems to have been involved in the fraud scheme that steered money away from the city.

Bondy was the head of the Office of Payroll Administration involved with the digital payroll system CityTime. All city payments to Spherion have also been canceled as they paid the consultants involved in this matter.  

Courts take charges of fraud seriously which means they can often result in jail time and other very serious, life-changing consequences. It's important that you understand your fraud 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.

In Valley Glen, it has been reported that police are on the lookout for two suspects that are believed to be involved in a gang related shooting that left 5 people injured.  The shooting took place at a residence on Saturday at 11:00 PM.

At the time of the shooting, 10 people had been inside a home watching a boxing match on TV when they went out to the front yard to talk. While they were talking, a dark colored vehicle pulled up and a man got out of the car and asked the people in the yard where they were from while the driver remained inside the vehicle. The man then pulled out a gun and started to shoot which led to five men suffering injuries.

The shooter got back into the vehicle and the driver sped away. On Sunday, news sources reported that to the victims of the shooting were in critical condition.

Police have reason to believe that the incident was a gang crime.

If you're facing legal penalties for alleged gang crimes, do not hesitate to hire a criminal defense attorney who can protect your best interests.

Poker dealers from Rivers and Meadows Casinos have been charged with theft in regard to the dealer pocketing poker chips.

According to reports, Matthew Eisenberg reportedly took chips off the table and put them in his tip box. The act was reportedly caught on video surveillance. He reportedly did this about 108 times, taking chips that were of a small amount.

Sean Savinell of Meadows Casino has also been accused of theft. He reportedly stole a $500 faming chip while working as a dealer.    

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.

A tragic case goes to court in Mobile, AL that involves a woman murdering her common-law husband's two children.

Heather Leavell-Keaton reportedly tied her husband's children up, beat them, called them "demon spawns from hell" and eventually left them to die. The Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr. is seeking even tougher charges upon receiving new testimony in this case. Although his office will not reveal what this additional information is, it is certain to cause quite a stir in the court room later on this week.

Tyson is also not commenting yet on whether he will attempt to get the death penalty for Leavell-Keaton, who is currently jailed on other charges as well. A hearing next week will reveal the two new counts that have been given to her.

Anytime people face murder charges, they absolutely need to hire a criminal defense attorney who has the skills it takes to help them fight their charges in court.

In San Diego, it has been reported that a young man who failed to stop the car he was driving after hitting a four-year-old boy on a local street was placed on probation for three years this week.

19-year-old Samuel Metu was formally charged in connection with the death of Jameson Darapheth back in July.  He then pled guilty to one count of misdemeanor hit-and-run causing death following his arrest.

Citing the plea agreement reached between Metu and prosecutors, the judge presiding over his case said that Metu can ask for his probation to be terminated after 18 months time.  He also gave Metu credit for time served because he had spent five days in a county jail.

If you have been charged with a crime such as hit-and-run do not wait to obtain representation from a criminal defense lawyer who can help you fight your charges and preserve your liberty.

In a Notre Dame sexual assault matter, there will reportedly be no charges filed against a football player who was accused of sexual battery.

A student from St. Mary's College reportedly accused the athlete of touching her breasts, but she has since died of a suspected overdose.

The case will not move forward because her statements would likely be inadmissible in court because of "evidentiary rules involving hearsay." It has been reported that the claims and evidence do not match up so prosecutors will not move forward.

Dealing with charges of sexual assault 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 man in the Clyde, Ohio area has reportedly been sentenced to eight months in prison after he allegedly pleaded guilty to attempted domestic violence.

Kurt R. Miller pleaded guilty to fifth degree felony attempted domestic violence while other charges of drug possession and fourth degree felony charge of domestic violence were dismissed.

He has now been taken directly to prison and will be credited with 72 days as he has already served that time in relation to this matter.

Domestic violence 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 domestic violence 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.

Ja Rule has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon.

He reportedly reached a plea deal with prosecutors for the matter than occurred in July 2007 after a performance.

The crime is a class D felony in the second degree. Police reportedly discovered a loaded semiautomatic weapon in the rear door of his car. Had he not reached the plea deal in this case, he could have been facing seven years in jail.

Dealing with charges of weapon 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.

Three people have been arrested after they purchased drugs in the Charlotte County, Florida. The three were arrested after the home was searched and Xanax, Clonazepam, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Zoloft, marijuana and Ketamine were found.

The people are facing various charge including sale and delivery of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and more.     

One of the men who was arrested lived at the home where all the drugs were found.  Cash and a loaded weapon were also found at the same home.

Drug possession charges can have consequences that affect your personal and professional life in many ways. When you deal with possession 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.

A man in the Anderson County, South Carolina area has been sentenced to 100 years in jail as he was convicted of kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct and larceny.

Dennis Temple reportedly kidnapping a college student and locked her in a storage shed for some time. He reportedly also sexually assaulted her.

Temple was reportedly living in a shed when the student was dropping off her belongings at another one. He then forced the girl into the shed, tied her up and assaulted her. She was eventually able to find a cell phone and call for help.   

Dealing with kidnapping 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 kidnapping 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 woman in the New Hampshire area has reportedly been charged with theft after being accused of stealing more than $16,000 from her employer.

Cheryl Graves reportedly worked at Hanson Excavating as a bookkeeper where money went missing from January 2004 to October 2009. Police have investigated this matter for some time as the large chunks of money began going missing.

Now, Graves is reportedly facing the felony charge of theft by unauthorized taking. She is currently free on bail, but could face up to 15 years in prison if she is convicted in this matter.     

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.

Winifred Jiau of Fremont, California was arrested in her home last week for trading insider secrets.

According to a federal probe she has been charged with giving non-public information about publicly traded companies to a hedge fund in California.

A company that is rumored to be involved,Primary Global Research, has been the target of other government investigations. It has not been confirmed yet whether Jiau was employed by PGR to trade information secretly.

The investigation on Jiau may come to show that she gave information about Marvell Technology Group to a hedge fund for the sum that was able to use this to make $820,000. Jiau might also be involved in giving information about Nvidia Co, a computer hardware company. In total she is believed to have asked for $200,000 for her insider trading services.

As the government starts to crack down even harder on white collar crimes, more people are being sent to court for their questionable actions. If this has happened to you or someone you know, it is advised that you consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately.

Justin Bieber was accused of being involved in an alleged assault matter while playing laser tag at Planet Lazer Entertainment Center.a

It was being reported that Justin got physical with another boy, allegedly slapping the boy's hand at one point. The boy allegedly tossed a homophobic slur a Justin which is why it was claimed that he assaulted the other boy.

However, Justin will not be charged in the assault matter because there was reportedly not enough evidence for officers to continue forward with the case.  

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.

The man who was accused of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart from her bed in the middle of the night has been convicted of the crime.

Brian David Mitchell was found guilty on two counts: kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity.

Smart was reportedly kidnapped at the age of 14. His lawyers argued that while he committed the crime, he should not be found guilty by reason of insanity. He now faces life in prison when he is sentenced in the near future.    

Dealing with kidnapping 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. Kidnapping 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.

Perrish Cox of the Denver Broncos has been arrested on the charge of sexual assault in relation to possible matter involving him.

Charges were filed and a warrant was issued for his arrest after police conducted a lengthy investigation. He was recently in custody on a $50,000 bond.

The judge has reportedly granted him a request so that he can accompany the Broncos to out-of-state games while free on bond. He will soon be back in court for his next hearing in regard to this matter.   

Courts take charges of sexual assault seriously which means they can often result in jail time and other very serious, life-changing consequences. It's important that you understand your assault 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.

Three people in the northern Alabama area have reportedly been charged with marijuana possession after police conducted two searches.

Police were reportedly given a tip and then consent to search a home. They found almost a pound of marijuana and a small amount of methamphetamine at Stanley Neal Daugherty's home.

Police later conducted a search at the home of William Andrew and Jodi Marie Baker where they found a small amount of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. All are now facing various charges and possible jail time.  

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.

A former Annapolis, Maryland city employee is reportedly a suspect in a theft from City Hall in regard to more than $150,000 being stolen.

The finance department went missing the money in checks and cash. It was reported by then-Finance Director Tim Elliot, but he was reportedly not linked to the crime that occurred.

The state's attorney will reportedly not be pressing charges in this case. While the suspect has been identified, it is reported that the person involved no longer works for the city.

Dealing with charges of theft 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 teenager has been suspended and charged in relation to the accusation that the student brought a handgun and ammunition to Onalaska High School.

According to reports, the freshman boy has been charged with felony possession of a firearm in a school zone and possessing a dangerous weapon as a minor.

The gun was reportedly found in the student's backpack. He will now also reportedly face an automatic expulsion hearing with the school board but that date has not been set.

Weapon 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 weapon 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.