Criminal Procedure

Published on: November 2, 2011

Drunk Driver in Fort Worth, Texas is Apologetic for Highway Fatality

by Stephen Bilkis

Interstate 30 in Fort Worth, TX, was the scene of a horrific crash on March 28, that left one man dead and another man in jail accused of killing him. Shortly after about 2:30 a.m. is when local 911 operators began receiving calls of a pickup truck traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. Within a matter of moments after those calls to 911 that the driver of that pickup truck slammed head-on into a tanker truck that had just been filled with fuel to deliver to local businesses.

As a result, of that crash, the tanker truck burst into flames and the resulting fireball rose up into the Texas night sky and could be seen for miles. The 45-year old tanker truck driver, husband and father of three children, reportedly died immediately as his truck was engulfed in flames. The driver of the pickup truck survived the crash and was allegedly charged with DWI along with a variety of other crminal charges. He was transported to the local hospital for treatment, and arrested soon after for suspicion of drunk driving.

While there can never be a valid reason to drive after you have been drinking alcoholic beverages, the suspected drunk driver has expressed genuine remorse for his actions. He was informed of what he had done by one of the local television news crews, he has apologized repeatedly for what he did and while it can never bring back the man that he allegedly killed, he has apologized to the truck driver’s family. There is a question on whether or not the driver will be charged a murderDuring his interviews with police and also with reporters, the suspected drunk driver has stated that all he remembers is that he drank 10 beers at a bar. He has stated that he has no memory of getting into his pickup truck and driving, or in how he wound up traveling the wrong direction on I-30 that night.

Published on: October 19, 2011

Immigrant Fingerprinting as indicated

by Stephen Bilkis

A New York Criminal Lawyer was told by immigrant officials that in Wisconsin the state had every county being a part of the immigration enforcement strategy. Federal officials announced to a New York Criminal Lawyer that they have developed an information system that would share details with each country so that people who are accused of criminal charges will be easily identifiable.

The immigration officials told the press that about thirty seven states were on board with this program. It is anticipated that by the year 2013, more states will become a part of this immigrant fingerprinting system so that even if the illegal immigrant moves to another state, their information will still be available.

Wisconsin is one of the states that joined the immigration program on a state and federal level. This means that when fingerprints are taken from an individual who is being charged with a crime, they will be put in custody and their criminal records checked.

Published on: October 17, 2011

Changes in Mississippi Immigration Law

by Stephen Bilkis

The Mississippi Lawmakers told a New York Criminal Lawyer that they are one step closer to reaching the same decision about immigration law that Arizona has implemented and adopted. What this means is that soon Mississippi law enforcement can stop people at traffic stop lights and elsewhere and ask them to show the appropriate immigration documents.

There are many who welcome this idea, but there are a lot of Mississippi residents that loathe the idea and consider it as a form of racism and profiling. According to the state reports, there was a lot of Hispanics that moved into Memphis, Mississippi in 1987. “A lot of these people are non-immigrants and do not have the right to stay in the country, said one Police Office to the New York Criminal Lawyer. A legislative bill is expected in Mississippi to hold every law professional such as the Police to check someone’s status of immigration if suspicious. People will also go through random checks even in places like Staten Island and Westchester County.

One resident of Mississippi is angry about it. She says she is an American and does not think that the Police should ask her of her immigrant status when they don’t ask people who come from Canada the same question.

Published on: October 14, 2011

Rock Singer facing jail sentence

by Stephen Bilkis

An immigration official from the United States expressed concern to a New York Criminal Lawyer about the application that a CIA exile trainee filed in her jurisdiction. She noticed some red flags when she saw the answers that the exile put in his N400 form. When he was asked about whether or not he was a part of a government overthrow, he answered, “Yes.” When he was asked about his criminal history, he mentioned being imprisoned in Panama for four years.

The immigration official told the New York Criminal Lawyer that the answers to the questions eliminated him from being considered for such a prestigious status. In addition to those answers, it is to be noted that this CIA exile trainee had been arrested in the year 2002 with an accusation that he had plotted against Fidel Castro to assassinate him when he visited the country. However, he got convicted for a charge that was lesser.

The President pardoned his actions in 2004 and this action was thought of as being very controversial. According to the immigration official, these things are raising so many concerns in the judicial system. He was also accused of lying while he was under oath during his 2005 asylum hearing and his 2006 immigration and naturalization hearing.

Published on: October 5, 2011

Camp Counselor Commits Suicide After Being Targeted by Sex Abuse Probe

by Stephen Bilkis

A camp counselor committed suicide on the camp grounds, after becoming the subject of a sex abuse investigation. This summer camp was one attended by U.S. Senator Scott Brown in his youth.

The day after the investigation began, the counselor committed suicide. A 35-year-old man claimed the counselor molested him back in 1985. The accuser said he gained his inspiration to come forward from Senator Brown, who had recently revealed he was also molested as a boy in summer camp.

N York Criminal Lawyers have learned the counselor was also an assistant director and had been at the camp for several decades. He was found dead in his vehicle in a wooded area of Camp Good News, police sources said. The police have already ruled it a suicide.

Published on: October 1, 2011

Breaking the Law by carrying a gun

by Stephen Bilkis

A police told a NY Criminal Lawyer that though a lot of people were frightened recently at a mall because they saw a man carrying his guns openly in the mall, he may not be liable. They think that he may not even have committed a crime.

Advocates of gun rights agreed that the man may not have been legally liable, but not because he could carry a gun in public should he have done so. It is a selfish act for him not to think about the fear that he would put in the hearts of the people who would see him. He has a duty to society to act responsibly and not to make people fear for their safety and existence.

It was the Police that told the Brooklyn Criminal Lawyer that they had received numerous 911 calls that Saturday morning about a man carrying a rifle and hand gun openly. When they went to investigate the incident, they found that the man was indeed carrying a rifle and a hand gun in plain sight, but the guns were not loaded. The management of the mall was very angry about the situation and asked the Police to remove the man from their establishment. With so many terrorism incidents taking place, the mall personnel did not want to leave anything to chance.

Published on: September 22, 2011

The Miami Hotel Mystery – Woman Left for Dead

by Stephen Bilkis

A woman was found, naked, beaten and unconscious in Miami explains a New York Hand Gun Criminal Lawyer. The body was found in 2005 near the outskirts of Miami. This was just the start of a bizarre mystery which shocked lawyers, and investigators.

The woman was rescued by police. When the lady became conscious again, she asked for a Lawyer. This may seem strange, but she was just looking for someone to help her understand what was happening.

The lady was unable to speak. She did however manage to communicate using a pen and paper. She told detectives her name and that she came from the Ukraine. The lady also informed detectives that she had previously worked for a cruise ship company. She had actually been injured and filed a lawsuit against the company.

Published on: September 21, 2011

State Representative Teacher Breaks up Fight and Ends up with TBI

by Stephen Bilkis

Dewayne Bunch, a Whitley County High School teacher and State Representative, is reportedly improving after sustaining a head injury when trying to break two boys apart during a school cafeteria altercation. According to the public relations and marketing director for Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia, the 49-year-old’s recovery is going nicely.

The teacher, sustaining serious injuries, was immediately transported to Baptist Regional Medical Center. The then had to be transferred to the University of Kentucky Medical Center. Two weeks later, he was again relocated to the intensive care unit at Shepherd Center, a hospital specializing in the treatment of brain and spinal cord injuries where he improved so much that he was able to be moved to the hospital’s rehabilitation unit.

His wife expressed sincere thanks. She was quoted as saying, “I appreciate the outpouring of support and kindness we’ve received from the community. Please continue to keep [my husband] in your prayers as he continues his journey to recovery.”

Published on: September 16, 2011

Man Accused of DUI Says He Was Walking, Not Driving

by Stephen Bilkis

A 33-year-old man from Tinley Park fought with police about his arrest for driving under the influence at almost 3am March 18 near the intersection of Oak Park Avenue and 175th Street.

As stated by the 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 glossy 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. In New York City and Nassau County, police are on the lookout for drunk drivers. Nassau Criminal Lawyers have many cases involving DUI and DWI.

Published on: September 5, 2011

Florida Father Charged with Child Abuse after Pushing Infant Son

by Stephen Bilkis

A man from Pensacola, Florida, is accused of pushing his 4-month-old son. The violence caused the child to suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Bond for the man was set at $150,000.

The 20-year-old father, of the 200 block of Marigold Drive, was charged with three separate counts of aggravated child abuse when he was arrested last week and placed in the Escambia County Jail where he still remains.

The child was brought to a hospital by someone close to him, but the exact details of that are not available at the present time. According to an NYC Criminal Lawyer, the Sacred Heart Hospital contacted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office when it was suspected that the child’s injuries were non-accidental.