Robbery is a form of theft that is violent in nature. It is considered an act of theft carried out by use of force of intimidation, threat, or fear of injury.
A 29-year old Riverside man was charged with 10 bank robberies in which he is alleged to have stolen approximately $30,000.
The man is facing 10 felony counts of second-degree robbery, as well as two felony counts of attempted robbery. He is being held in lieu of $250,000 bails. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Having criminal charges filed against you is one of the most frightening things that can happen to you and can have long-term consequences in your life. If you are facing a robbery charge in Riverside County, it is important to appoint an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will vigorously advocate on your behalf. Keep in mind that your future, your goals and your rights are too valuable to leave to chance.
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Did you read about the long-time campaign treasurer who is being charged with felony mail fraud charges?
A once prominent California campaign treasurer who had control over hundreds of bank accounts tied to numerous elected officials, was arrested a few months ago for defrauding the of approximately $7 million. She is being charged with five more counts involving at least 50 victims, including U. S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. She has been engaged in a scheme to defraud these people from January 2000 to September 2011. It was reported that she routinely misappropriated client funds by moving without authorization substantial amounts of money out of client accounts.
If convicted, she faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.
If you have been arrested for fraud charges, you face a serious problem. Criminal charges, depending on their severity, can carry heavy penalties. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will work hard to protect your rights and obtain the best resolution possible.
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A 48-year old Cathedral City man pleaded guilty to starting a fire that damaged eight businesses and left more than 100 people out of work; he was sentenced to six years in prison and then five years on parole.
The man was held in jail in lieu of $1.25 million bail since his arrest last December after admitting he started the fire to commit insurance fraud. The judge in Riverside County Superior Court dismissed a felony burglary charge in exchange for the guilty plea. In addition, he is required to pay $1.5 million in restitution to the owner of the damaged building.
If you have been charged with arson in Riverside County, it is important that you retain the services of a qualified Criminal Law attorney. Without the help of a skilled Riverside Criminal Law attorney, you stand little chance of obtaining a winning outcome in or out of court.
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In recent news, a fourth person has been convicted in one of the largest identity-theft schemes in Southern California – with dozens of victims and millions of dollars in bank account losses.
The latest person was convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, and four counts of aggravated identity theft. She was acquitted of two counts of attempted bank fraud.
She, and the other three, is facing up to 30 years in prison for each count of fraud, 30 years for each count of conspiracy and a mandatory two years on each identity-theft charge. The sentencing will be held later this summer.
The scheme resulted in approximately $8 million in losses with victims all over Southern California.
If you have been charged with a serious white collar crime, such as bank fraud, it would be wise to contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who can provide effective, reliable legal counsel and aggressive defense tactics to combat your criminal charges.
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A 21-year old woman pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter for a drunken driving accident that killed a 51-year old highway worker several months ago in Riverside. She is facing an 18-year prison sentence.
Initially she was charged with six felony charges, including murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing great bodily injury, hit-and-run, and reckless driving.
Apparently, at the time of the fatal accident, the woman was drinking and driving on a suspended license. She attempted to get onto the Riverside Freeway and used a closed turn lane to enter the ramp, ignoring signs and concrete barriers as workers were moving equipment. She crashed into a loader and concrete barrier before crashing into the 51-year old worker.
She attempted to flee the scene but workers stopped her until the police arrived. The worker remained in critical condition for four days and then died.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious criminal offense. Because DUI laws are complex, it is important that you contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who focuses on drunk-driving defense.
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Today, consumers are making more and more purchases on the Internet; their personal information has also become more vulnerable. Incidents of identity theft have become more common. Identity theft happens when someone fraudulently uses your personal information, such as a credit card or your social security number for financial gain or criminal purposes.
In most cases, the victim doesn’t find out that this has happened until he or she receives their credit card statement showing unauthorized charges. It gets worse – the victim could be denied a loan or lose out on a job opportunity because of negative information on their credit report. Finally, there is always the chance they can be arrested for a crime they did not commit.
Identity theft is treated as a serious charge and can have severe consequences. If you are being investigated for or have been charged with identity theft, contact a qualified Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will discuss the criminal penalties you face following your arrest and will fight to protect your rights throughout the course of your white collar criminal case.
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Under California law, a person will face robbery charges if he or she takes property from a person by the use of force or by threatening the imminent use of force, such as with a deadly weapon.
California Penal Code Section 211 states, “Robbery is a serious and violent felony punishable by state prison. Use of a gun or other weapon or infliction of great bodily injury during the commission of a robbery carries a stricter sentence than does simple robbery.
Robbery is different from burglary or theft in that it involves person to person confrontation, the threat of or use of force along with the intent to coerce and prevent resistance”.
If you are arrested for robbery, depending on the nature of the crime, you could be facing first degree or second degree robbery charges. According to California Penal Code Section 212.5(a), first degree robbery includes an inhabited dwelling, robbing an operator or passenger of any vehicle used for transportation for hire, or a person at an ATM. Second degree robbery includes all other types of robbery.
Robbery is a serious charge in California. If you are facing criminal charges for robbery, contact a skilled Riverside Criminal Law attorney who will fight for your rights.
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A 25-year old woman facing numerous felony charges was given a second chance by a judge.
The woman is facing a host of charges, which include burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, receiving stolen property, theft of a credit card, two different cases of identity theft, five counts of forgery, and violation of remote financial service unit, which is the unauthorized use of another person’s credit or debit card.
The judge ordered her into a six-month, in-patient recovery program. However, the program would not accept her until she was sentenced. Once she completes the program, she will serve a year of drug court. The young woman is asking for a chance to fix her life and not go to prison.
She has already served two years in a California prison for two different forgery charges. In addition, she was convicted in 2007 in Riverside County of using personal ID and a burglary charge.
If you are facing felony charges, you may not be as lucky as this woman. These are serious charges and you need to contact an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney who will protect your rights.
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California’s Three Strikes Law applies to people who are convicted of three felonies or repeat offenders; they could end up facing life in prison – even for non-violent offenses – it is one of the harshest sentencing laws.
The law was created to punish an individual who has committed a felony crime today and has previously been convicted of other felony crimes in the past – it ensures a longer prison sentence. A felony crime usually involves violence, such as murder, rape or infliction of great bodily injury to the victim.
If you have committed your third felony crime, you will be sentenced to at least 25 years in the state prison – maybe even life. This is a very serious matter. Contact an experienced Riverside Criminal Law attorney who has been successful in dealing with felony repeat offenders.
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A 26-year old Cathedral City man is facing serious problems. Not only is he being accused of driving while under the influence and killing a 24-year old man in a wheelchair, but he is also being accused of a hit-and-run.
He is being charged with DUI gross vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run leading to death. The man pleaded not guilty to felony charges. It seems there is security footage from a neighbor’s home showing the Cathedral City man knocking the 24-year old out of his wheelchair, which the police now have in their possession. Family members are angry because he pleaded not guilty when they have proof he killed their son and brother.
The victim’s nephew followed the Cathedral City man and then alerted police of his whereabouts. The bail for the defendant was set at $150,000. If convicted, he is facing a maximum of 19 years in prison.
He was scheduled to have surgery next week to help him walk again. I hope the family contacts an experienced Riverside County Criminal Law attorney so they can possibly file a wrongful death lawsuit and get reimbursed for the loss of their family member and expenses incurred.
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