Recent Posts in Robbery Category
| April 13, 2010 |
| Attorney Robert Bernstein Wins Armed Robbery Trial |
| Posted By Robert Bernstein |
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Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Robert M. Bernstein was hired to defend a client, David Brown, who had been charged with seven counts of armed robbery. Brown was accused of robbing medical marijuana dispensaries throughout Los Angeles several times. If he had been found guilty of the charges, he would have faced up to 20 years in state prison, in addition to a number of other penalties, such as probation, drug counseling, large fines, license suspension and more.
Mr. Bernstein argued that Brown has been misidentified, and that he was not involved in the robberies. He was able to effectively argue this point even though there were several witnesses and a video tape of the alleged robbery. Knowing that incorrect eyewitness identification is one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions in the U.S., Mr. Bernstein made sure to argue this point.
After a two-week jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Mr. Brown was acquitted on all charges. He was found not guilty of all seven counts of armed robbery.
If you have been arrested or charged with armed robbery or another theft crime in the L.A. area, consider contacting Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Robert M. Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein has extensive criminal defense experience, and is prepared to work diligently on your behalf to help you overcome your charges! |
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| June 05, 2009 |
| Felony Criminal Charges filed against the "Breast Implant Bandit" |
| Posted By Robert Bernstein |
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An Orange County, CA woman has been accused of using a false identity to obtain new breast implants from a plastic surgeon. Yvonne Jean Pampellonne, 30, nicknamed the 'Breast Implant Bandit', is now facing three felony charges, including commercial burglary, grand theft and identity theft.
Pampellone surrendered to police in March after detectives caught up with her using breast implant tracking numbers. Police say that in September of 2008 Pampellonne used the personal information of another woman to establish a line of credit at the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery in Huntington Beach.
Doctors performed $12,000 in liposuction and breast augmentation surgery at the center, police say, charging $12,000 to the phony line of credit and exchanging her existing implants for new ones.
Burglary,
grand theft and identity theft are felony criminal offenses under California law and are punishable by state prison sentences. If you, or someone you know is under investigation or has been arrested contact
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Robert M. Bernstein for a
free consultation.
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