As the holidays draw near, the crime rate for theft rises. While
you are out doing holiday shopping, don’t lose sight of your surroundings; your
lack of awareness could make you fall prey to a theft crime. Make sure to hide
your holiday gifts in the trunk of your car or somewhere else where they are
not visible. Take further steps to protect yourself by carrying your cell phone
and car keys close by.
I have attached
a local story from WMBF News detailing the events of a recent robbery. The suspect attacked the woman in the
news article at knife point. Fortunately, the woman was not injured during the
attack. As mentioned in one of my earlier blog posts, the law allows a person
to meet force with force when they reasonably fear serious bodily injury or death
is confronting them. In this situation, the suspect held a deadly weapon and
had she chosen, she would have been able to use force to protect herself.
If the suspect is found, not only will he be facing robbery
charges, he may also face assault and battery charges. The victim of the crime
could also recover monetary damages either through restitution if something was stolen or by way of a civil action to recover for damages. Daniel Selwa is experienced at handling crimes
involving theft and self defense. If you have been arrested,
contact him today to discuss your case.
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