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Friday, 22 November 2013

Newark man arrested in eight robbery cases

Newark man, Andrew Thomas, 32 was arrested for robbing nearly 8 banks. He was surrendered to authorities on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. In four counties, he hit eight banks in 10 months. According to a complaint filed on September 12 in U.S. District Court, the amount is nearly $50,000.

According to the complaint, he robbed banks in Newark, Cranford, Edison, Woodbridge, Clark, Watchung and Hillside. Authorities said Thomas used the same method in all bank robberies. Thomas told that he was responsible for all bank robberies.

On September 12, 2013 Thomas made his first appearance in U.S. District Court in Newark. Thomas faced eight robbery cases each robbery may carry a maximum penalty of 20 years. His girl friend also arrested and charged. She was later released on $100,000 bond.

Theft crimes contain more specific crimes such as burglary, petty theft, embezzlement, fraud, robbery, identity theft and many others. Theft crimes can be violent and non-violent, with non-violent offenses usually receiving less severe sentences. Those who threaten with physical harm, or actually commit physical violence are expected to be sentenced to a much harsher punishment.

New jersey Theft attorney Mr. Joel Silberman¹ tells-“Prosecutors and judges take theft and robbery related offenses very seriously. By Statute, even first time offenders face lengthy prison sentences for Robbery. If you have been arrested or charged with Theft or Robbery you need to speak with Joel Silberman as soon as possible.”(Ref: The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC, http://www.joelsilbermanlaw.com/our-practice/theft-a-robbery/)

Charges and penalties in theft crimes

The value of items stolen is one of the important factors regarding penalties for theft crime convictions. The total value of items stolen will help determine whether the crime is a misdemeanor or a felony, which can lead to a significantly longer prison sentence, very costly fines and compensation in cases where a civil lawsuit has been filed Even lesser theft crimes, such as petty theft, require an effective lawyer, as New York does not have expungements for any of these crimes, and they will remain on your record, if you are convicted.

Defenses may include:

Innocence
Constitutional Defenses
Prosecution has insufficient evidence to satisfy their burden

The theft attorney from New York Mr. Paul D. Petrus² tells-“If you have been charged with a theft crime, you should immediately speak with a criminal lawyer. Going through the legal process with a qualified professional to guide you and protect your rights will be a great advantage. Attorney must have extensive knowledge of the different charges that are relevant to theft crimes. You need an attorney who understands that your case may be complicated, atypical and in need of personalized representation.” (Ref: The law office of Paul D. Petrus Jr. & Associates, P.C., http://www.petruslaw.com/practiceareas/theft-crimes/)
It is better for the people charged with theft crimes to hire an experienced attorney to handle all the situations. A theft attorney will have vast knowledge and experience in defending you and reduce your penalties and charges.

1. Joel Silberman: Criminal Defense Attorney and Jersey City lawyer Joel Silberman focuses exclusively on Criminal Defense. Some of Joel’s most notable Adult and Juvenile cases involved charges related to Homicide, Gun Offenses, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Trafficking Narcotics, Fraud and Aggravated Assault. Call Joel at 201-273-7070 or Toll Free: 800-889-3129 or send e-mail at joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com. Office is located at 549 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Visit http://www.joelsilbermanlaw.com/ for more information.

2. Paul D. Petrus, Jr.:
Mr. Paul D. Petrus Jr. is a member of the New York State Bar Association and New York Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a practicing New York criminal defense attorney. Mr. Petrus works in federal and state courts. If you are looking for a Criminal Lawyer in NY, call Paul D. Petrus Jr. at 212.385.1961 or you can e-mail at paul@petruslaw.com. Office is located at the Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3601, New York, NY 10118. Visit http://www.petruslaw.com/ for more information.

Court ordered New Jersey family to pay $84.5 million in a fraud case

On September 24^th, 2013 in Morristown, N.J, the court ordered Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf and their cousin to pay $84.5 million in a fraud case. They defrauded their two former business partners in 1980’s real estate deal. So, court ordered them to pay $84.5M to their former business partners named Halpern and Reichmann.

They worked with Wilf’s family to construct a 764-unit apartment complex in Montville, N.J. The case was filed when Halpern and Reichmann were cut out of revenues, who were business partners with the Wilf’s family.

Wilf family attorney said that the decision had unfairly deprived the Wilf’s. It is not only of their investment, but the entire value of their interest in the project. The money would never have been built by Wilf's.

Fraud is an intentional act in which an individual deceives another individual for personal gain. The Federal government and the State of New Jersey recognize multiple types of fraud charges. These charges include Real Estate Fraud, Mortgage Fraud, Health Care Fraud, Insurance Fraud, Securities Fraud and Counterfeiting Fraud to name a few.

Sentencing Consequences in Fraud Cases

Probation
Imprisonment
Restitution
Fines

Jersey City NJ criminal lawyer Joel Silberman¹, who has vast experience in criminal defense law says- “Federal and State agencies take fraud offenses very seriously. The authorities generally see fraudulent activity as taking hard earned money from their communities’ taxpayers. The authorities are especially hard on those they accuse of defrauding the elderly. If you have been arrested, charged and think you will be charged with Fraud related activity you need to speak to attorney as soon as possible”. (Ref: The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC, http://www.joelsilbermanlaw.com/our-practice/fraud/).

An individual involved in fraud may face consequences such as imprisonment, parole or probation, loss of certain rights, significant fines, restitution paid to victims, and more. The severity of the penalties depends on the severity of crime performed.

Defenses in fraud cases

Innocence – No fraud occurred
Prosecution has insufficient evidence to satisfy burden
Constitutional Defenses

You may not be able to get out of the situation without the help of experienced criminal defense attorney. A qualified criminal defense attorney has extensive experience in handling fraud cases. They ensure that your legal rights are protected throughout the court process. They can thoroughly investigate your case to build a solid defense, interview police and witnesses, provide emotional support to your loved ones, negotiate with prosecutors to minimize or dismiss charges, or help get your penalties reduced. So, never hesitate to hire a professional criminal defense attorney.