Criminal Procedure

Published on: January 18, 2012

County Investigation Results in Sex Arrests

by Stephen Bilkis

Following an undercover police investigation that resembled a Dateline type sting, deputies in Florida arrested 21 men and one woman, ages from 20 to 59, according to a New York Criminal Lawyer. The arrests are the fruition of a week long investigation that brought individuals from different parts of the state for the sole purpose of having sex with 14-year old boys and girls.

The sheriff’s office used undercover officers that posed as 14-year old children online and included age-regressed photographs of the undercover officers, a Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer was told. The deputies communicated with the suspects electronically via email, instant messages, and over the phone. The individuals are those who responded to ads placed by deputies on Craigslist. The Sheriff’s Office also worked closely with the State Attorney’s office, so that any legal issues that can often arise due to the nature of these types of investigations, most notably entrapment, could be avoided.

Following the arrests, the County Sheriff stated that he did hate to say that the investigation was fruitful. He also asked just how many more of these child predators are loose on the children in Florida that they are unaware. In the Sheriff’s own words, “The sheriffs of this state are tired of it.”

Published on: January 18, 2012

Crash Casualties, One Dead and One Injured

by Stephen Bilkis

Two New England motorists were involved in an automobile accident last week, authorities revealed to a New York Criminal Lawyer. The vehicle operator was killed. There was one passenger in the car, who was injured and hospitalized. Local caregivers told authorities that the passenger was in serious condition.

Authorities explained that the incident was a one vehicle accident.The vehicle operator was found dead in the car when officers arrived. Formal announcement of his passing was announced a short time later.

Friends of the deceased organized a temporary memorial. The vehicle operator’s car had struck a service pole, which killed the driver on impact according to forensics estimates of vehicle speed. Friends of the deceased placed the memorial right next to the service pole. Visitors to the memorial commented on seeing the deceased relatives lighting candles. Memorial scenes have in recent years become very popular ways for friends and relatives to convey respects to the victim and the victims’ families.

Published on: January 17, 2012

DWI Cases Suspended

by Stephen Bilkis

The police department in Seattle has launched a major internal investigation into the alleged mishandling of dozens of DWI cases by members of the department’s DWI Squad. This means some cases will have to be placed on hold while the investigation goes on.

A local attorney made a statement that his criminal division will go over recent and past driving-under-the-influence (DWI) cases to figure out if they may be affected by what might be found during the police investigation, a New York Criminal Lawyer alleges about the case.

Sources familiar with the matter and later confirmed by the department states that there were arrest warrants that weren’t properly filed and investigated.

Published on: January 16, 2012

The Lohan Family Crime Spree Continues in Tinsel Town

by Stephen Bilkis

Lindsay Lohan’s father, Michael Lohan, was apprehended and charged with 3 felony counts. Lohan was arrested at his West Hollywood home on suspicion of three different counts of domestic violence against a female living with him, according to authorities.

The arrest occurred during the same stretch of days in which his famous daughter, former child actress Lindsay was putting to rest a plea deal for her recent legal imbroglio the media has been calling “necklacegate.”

Michael Lohan had been living with his lover, Kate Major, for the past few years. While out walking in his West Hollywood neighborhood, Lohan was en route past the sheriff’s station when he was arrested.

Published on: January 16, 2012

Doctor’s License Reinstated Following Rape Acquittal

by Stephen Bilkis

The Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners in TN, unanimously voted to reinstate the medical license of a doctor who was recently acquitted of rape charges. The State Board had previously suspended the doctor’s license after the rape charges were filed against him.

Four male patients, all in their twenties, had accused the doctor of performing unnecessary medical procedures during exams in 2008. A New York Criminal Attorney also confirmed that each of these male patients were all exhibiting symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and the doctor had performed these procedures on their rectums and genitals.

Throughout the doctor’s rape trial, members of his staff had testified on his behalf stating that the alleged rapes did not occur, nor was there anything improper being done as there was always a staff member in the room with the doctor and his patient during these procedures.

Published on: January 15, 2012

Is This Tiger Woods’ New Girlfriend?

by Stephen Bilkis

Reports are indicating that golf pro, Tiger Woods, may have a new girlfriend. What makes this so significant to a New York Criminal Lawyer is that this young lady was arrested on a DWI charge in Orlando, FL, last year. This story was just broke this past Sunday and has been making its way around many of the news outlets this week.

The DWI arrest came after the 22-year old rear-ended a truck and caused it to roll. During her interview with the Orlando police officers who responded to the crash, she stated that she had not had any sleep for about four days and that all she had eaten in two days was an apple. She also admitted that about six hours before the collision that she only had two “tiny” glasses of wine, sources told a NY Criminal Attorney.

As part of the officer’s investigation, he asked the suspect what her level of intoxication was on a scale of zero to 10 with zero being sober, and her response was (expletive) 10. Her blood alcohol concentration measured at almost three times the legal limit at .21. A Bronx Criminal Lawyer was also informed that she was also barefoot during her sobriety tests and had difficulty in maintaining her balance. There was at least one point during the sobriety test that she exclaimed to the officer that she could not do it. She was arrested and charged with DWI with property damage or personal injury. The charges would be downgraded later to reckless driving.

Published on: January 15, 2012

Man killed Girlfriend, Unborn Son

by Stephen Bilkis

A 30-year-old PA veterinarian was arrested Tuesday in connection with last week’s alleged murder of a 27-year-old co-worker and their unborn son. The police reported that the suspect has been charged with one count of criminal homicide and one count of criminal homicide of an unborn child. The suspect was arraigned Tuesday morning and was denied bail.

The woman was last seen alive last week outside her apartment, according to a previous police report. PA State police found her body on Friday morning, after more than a day of searching. According to court documents received by a NY City Criminal Lawyer, the victim had been shot three times, twice in the head and once in the back.

Those court documents also revealed that after the woman was initially reported missing, police received a call concerning a suspicious vehicle left in an area parking lot. After arriving on scene, the authorities determined that the car belonged to the missing woman. More concerning still, court documents confirmed that the car’s windshield was broken and investigators found a large amount of blood, human tissue, and gun-shell casings inside the vehicle.

Published on: January 14, 2012

City Official Resigns After Controversial Arrest for DWI

by Stephen Bilkis

A city official stepped down from his position early Tuesday morning following his arrest earlier this month on DWI charges in a borough of New Jersey. His resignation was made official in the form of a letter to the mayor.

The former official faces not only the charges of driving while intoxicated, but a police report obtained by a New York Criminal Lawyer allege that the 67-year-old man also asked officers at the scene of his DWI to reduce his charges. He reportedly asked officers on the scene to speak with their superiors when they failed to recognize who he was.

Copies of the letter, were sent to the other council members, along with the township’s clerk, manager, and attorney. In the letter, the man said he enjoyed not only his service with the council, but also “working to provide the highest level of public service to the residents of the community.”

Published on: January 14, 2012

Man Accused of DWI Says He Was Walking, Not Driving

by Stephen Bilkis

A 33-year-old man fought with police about his arrest for driving under the influence at almost 3am March 18 near a busy intersection, revealed a New York Criminal Lawyer.

The man was pulled over after supposedly stopping his car inside the cross streets at a red light and weaving in and out of his lane.

He apparently reeked strongly of alcohol, had bloodshot and glassy eyes and at first told officers he had just a couple of drinks, but then said he had not been drinking and again later said he had a few drinks. He changed his story repeatedly, leading to doubts about his credibility in this case. That and the fact that he could not pass sobriety tests that were given to him over the course of the night.

Published on: January 13, 2012

Former All-American Football Player Arrested for DWI

by Stephen Bilkis

A former multi-sport, All-American football player from a Florida university was arrested on March 16 and charged with DWI, a New York Criminal Lawyer learned. The former high school and college standout had been observed by police officers driving first at a low-rate of speed, then at a speed of up to 10-miles per hour, over the posted speed limit, and unable to maintain his lane.

After the Orlando police officer pulled the 24-year old over, the officer stated that when he approached the vehicle that he smelled alcohol when the young man exhaled. The officer then suggested that the driver undergo a field sobriety test, which he agreed to do. As a result, of the field sobriety test, the Suffolk County Criminal Lawyer was told, the former All-American was arrested and taken to a DWI center so a breath test could be administered. The driver provided two valid breath samples, both of which were 0.46. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the State of Florida is 0.08, but if the driver fails the field sobriety test, they can be charged with DWI with a BAC of less than the legal limit. The former collegian was then cited for a misdemeanor charge of DWI and was then taken to the Orange County Jail.

The arresting officer included in the affidavit that he filed with the DWI charges that during the entire process the young man was both cooperative and polite, according to the arrest report. His arraignment is set for April 14.