People facing misdemeanor charges often assume that any punishment they receive won’t be serious. Whether that is the case or not, a criminal record of any kind has the potential to irreparably damage a person’s future, impacting him or her both professionally and...
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Theft charges for correctional officers over falsifying timecards
When people think of theft crimes, stealing an item that belongs to another person or business is what usually comes to mind. However, that is not the only type of crime that may result in theft charges. Theft may also include stealing wages from one’s company by...
Man arrested and charged with armed robbery, theft and more
When people commit crimes, it can be tempting for society to pass harsh and negative judgment upon them. However, there is often more to a person’s story than the mistakes he or she may have made, or been accused of making. Still, the reality is that a criminal record...
3 facing theft charges after string of armed robberies
There are always two sides to every story, but there are times when one side is not fully told. People accused of certain crimes often feel this way, as there may be mitigating circumstances to a certain offense, or times when the wrong person stands accused. The...
Property crimes: 20-year-old woman charged with vandalism
While young adults are not the same as juvenile offenders, they may certainly make mistakes in their lives that they later regret. A 20-year-old woman was recently arrested here in North Carolina for alleged vandalism and other related crimes. Although she may be...
Woman accused of theft of over $20K
While it is true that nonviolent crimes are treated differently than one involving violence, these offenses still need to be taken seriously. For those accused of crimes like theft or property damage, the punishments can still be quite severe, with the possibility of...
Criminal defense: Man arrested for theft twice in one day
Stealing is a very common crime here in Maryland and around the country. The reasons are varied, but the punishment often has the same result in that it can significantly impact a person’s life. This is true whether the person actually committed the offense or has...
Armed robbery suspects arrested, charged
Being accused of committing a crime where no one is physically harmed may not seem like a big deal. However, the judicial system considers these offenses just as seriously as any others. Crimes that involve the use of weapons, such as armed robbery, are not taken...
Know the purpose of restitution in some criminal matters
When you're facing a criminal charge for destroying or stealing someone's property, you might have several sentence components handed down upon a conviction. These may include incarceration or probation, fines, court costs and restitution. While most of these are...
You might be accused of credit card fraud if this happens
Many people don't carry cash these days. Instead, they opt to use a credit or debit card for all their transactions. This might lead to a question about whether they can allow someone else to use their card or not. While it isn't illegal to allow someone to use your...
