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When you make a bad decision an end up in trouble it can be very scary. Most defendants feel as though their situation is the worst possible situation and that their future is bleak. Being arrested is certainly serious but there is always hope for a better outcome than you think.

Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend is the lawyer who can help you through any situation involving you or someone you love being on the wrong side of the law.

A man in Ventura who has come to be known as the “Football Bandit” seems to be responsible for another bank robbery.

The man walked into a bank on East Main Street one morning last week and handed a threatening and demanding note to the teller. Thankfully the teller complied and handed a sum of money to the robber and he left on foot. No one was hurt.

The criminal has earned his name after also robbing the First Bank and trust on May 17th and wearing soccer shirts during both crimes.

Ventura County Defense Attorney Robert Helfend would help in this case. He will argue every legal angle he can to help get you or your loved one the best possible outcome. Robert Helfend has over two decades of experience and he will put every minute of that experience to work for every client who hires him. He will personally handle every case and stand beside them during their entire ordeal.

Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend has over two decades of experience in trial cases in the Ventura County area. He understands the need for a great lawyer if ever you are accused of any crime. He will meet with any client for a free initial consultation to discuss the intricacies of what you are being charged with and what you can do to escape jail time.

In San Francisco a man, who has merely been described as a white man around the age of 50, walked into a downtown bank and pointed a gun at the bank manager. He was able to get away with an undislosed amount of cash.

Authorities have very few leads and are asking anyone with any information to contact them.

Police spokesman Sgt. Troy Dangerfield said the incident happened around noon on Monday morning.

“The criminal defense law firm of Robert Michael Helfend, Attorney at Law, understands exactly how serious robbery or theft charges can be. I am criminal defense lawyer Robert Helfend. I have more than twenty years of experience providing aggressive, tough representation for people who have been charged with felony crimes such as car theft, burglary, and robbery.

My case history includes extensive experience successfully representing people charged with federal crimes such as internet fraud, bank embezzlement, fraud theft auto, and transfer of stolen property across state lines. If you have been charged with a theft crime in Los Angeles, start taking your defense seriously right now, because I will.” – Robert Helfend

It is often said that a ‘criminal’ didn’t understand that what they were doing was wrong and therefore do not feel as though they should be charged

with a crime. Ventura Country Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend can help by explaining your rights, what you are being charged with and why.

Jeremy Louis Gallegos, a 20 year old man, pleaded no contest to robbery and child abuse charges after robbing a liquor store and using a toddler as a human shield.

The child was thankfully not hurt during the situation. She was 3 years old and reportedly had been left with Gallegos to be babysat. The October 2009 incident was solved three weeks after the crime when Gallegos was taken into custody and formally charged. He has now been sentenced to 8 years in prison.

If you are in a situation where you need to be advised as to how to plea and what steps to take and which to avoid, contact the law offices of Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Helfend.

If you or someone you love has been accused of any crime in the Los Angeles area, Ventura County Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend will use any legal tactics he has found to be useful in his twenty years experience in trial law. Mr. Helfend believes in our legal system and wants every client to get a fair trial with a tough, aggressive defense. Don’t hire a lawyer who may or may not put his all into your case, make sure Robert Helfend fights for you and your freedom.

On Thursday night vandals hit downtown Los Angeles hard. Authorities are using social networking sites where those guilty have posted videos and pictures. They will also use many pictures obtained from business surveillance cameras and the like.

Thus far, because of the images on Twitter and Facebook mostly, nearly 40 people have been arrested or questioned about the incident and 15 have been booked on felony charges.

“In the age of phone cameras and digital video devices, it has in essence deputized the public in fighting crime,” Lt. Paul Vernon told The Times.”It has added to the maxim that police are the public and the public are the police.”

In this day and age it is nearly impossible to say where an online image or video was first posted. Often when someone ‘reTweet’s or reposts something on a social networking site it can appear as though that person owns the material, however that is not always the case. If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime due to circumstantial evidence, contact the law offices of Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend.

Mr Helfend knows that freedom of speech often covers online content and can argue for your rights in this type of case. Don’t wonder what is going to happen, meet with Ventura County Robert Helfend for a free initial consultation and have him help you understand what you are being charged with and what steps to take toward a favorable outcome.

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On Friday morning the scene in one Utah prison yard was grim to say the least. Set up and ready for use was an area prepped for the firing squad death of Ronnie Lee Gardner.

Gardener was convicted of a double murder and opted for the execution by firing squad. Reports say that he spent his last  day reading a spy novel and watching the Lord Of The Rings Trilogy.

“The anti-death-penalty people think it’s barbaric, and the pro-death-penalty people think it detracts from capital punishment. But when you think of all the methods, the firing squad would be the most dignified. Someone’s standing up and facing their death.” – Deborah Denno, law professor.

Those watching had mixed reactions, some finding it to be not as bad as they thought and some thought it was much worse than they could have imagined.

Gardener had no last words and was declared dead within two minutes of being shot by the five marksmen.

If you are on death row already and need a lawyer to make an aggresive appeal or if you have been accused of murder, contact the law offices of Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend.

Mr. Helfend has seen great sucess for his past clients and, although he will never promise the perfect outcome, he will fight for your freedom.

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Hollywood actor James Farentino, best known for his role in Dynasty, was arrested last week for misdemeanor battery.

James Farentino Photo Cred: "Episode39"

The story is sketchy at best. Apparently Farentino was attempting to make an unidentified man leave his home when the man turned and said that he was making a citizens arrest for battery. When police arrived Farentino was taken into custody as the man was obviously beaten up.

Although this case seems shaky and strange, it is unfortunately not surprising that James in headed back to court. Years ago he was forced to enroll in alcohol abuse rehab as well as see a psychiatrist after being convicted of several counts of stalking. The object of his affection was Frank Sinatra’s youngest daughter Tina.

Farentina is currently free, after paying a hefty bail, and awaiting trail.

Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend could help. He understands that your past does not dictate your future and once you have paid your debt to society the details of your case should not help to convict you later.

He will map out an aggressive defense plan at your first free initial consultation and help you understand what you are being charged with, what the consequences could be, and what your best course of action is.

Contact Ventura Defense Attorney Robert Helfend and take the steps toward a better future.

Robert O’Ryan was found guilty of stalking Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, but it seems now that he was not well at the time.

In a Los Angeles court, O’Ryan opted to plea not guilty by reason of insanity and waive his right to a jury trial.

After four days of trial, Judge Michael Pastor convicted the Florida man of felony stalking and burglary charges and two misdemeanor concealed weapons violation.

The judge then took into account the testimonies of two separate psychiatrists and ruled that O’Ryan was insane during Ms. Johnson’s ordeal. It is most likely that he will live out his sentence in a mental hospital after further evaluation.

He had faced up to four years in state prison and two years in county jail. He had waived the right to a jury trial and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

“It’s the right result,” prosecutor Wendy Segall said after the verdict.

“It was clearly an insanity case from the beginning,” O’Ryan’s attorney Judith Greenberg disagreed. “Insanity is a crude weapon for the defense. Perhaps the case shouldn’t be in the system.”

Anyone who is accused of a crime in the Los Angeles or Ventura County area should make sure they have the best lawyer possible for their case. Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend understands the California legal system well due to 2 decades of experience.

He will fight for your rights and work hard to see your charges reduced or dropped altogether. Contact him today.

Bonnie Hoxie, former assistant to Disney Corporate Communications Chief, and her boyfriend Yonni Sebbag were accused in May of selling insider information to multiple hedge funds across the US and Europe.

After traveling from New York To Los Angeles, Hoxie was allowed to go free on a $50 bail. However, on that same day her boyfriend wasn’t so lucky as he was ordered to remain in custody in New York.

“It’s early in the case, the allegations are just allegations… they’re subject to verification,” Hoxie’s lawyer, Robert Baum, told reporters after the court hearing. “I intend to do a very thorough investigation.”

33 year old Bonnie has not said anything in the courtroom as of yet and is reported to sit expressionless throughout the proceedings. The charges for her and Sebbag can mean 20 years behind bars if the are found guilty in the federal court system.

A great defense attorney can mean the different between freedom and a long sentence so it is important to do your research to find the best. Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend is that lawyer.

Mr. Helfend could help in a case like the one above by providing a rock solid aggressive defense plan aimed to make sure you spend no time behind bars. He will never promise you anything other than hard work, but he will always fight for your charges to be reduced or even dropped altogether.

Fifty year old James Edward Lowther filed a police report stating that he had been struck by a motorist in Thousand Oaks but then changed his story. He now faces fraud charges.

Lowther has pleaded guilty to charges of felony auto insurance fraud and now faces up to five years in prison as well as a hefty fine.

The report, filed in February, originally stated that he was walking along the sidewalk of a strip mall when he was hit by a passing car. However, he had no visible injuries and the driver denied the incident.

He later tried to change it to a vehicle collision but the police had figured him out by then. He was arrested in October and apparently skipped bail. He was later arrested a second time  and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 21.

If you have been accused of this type or any crime in the Los Angeles area contact Ventura County Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend. He will review the details of your case and figure out a way to best argue your case.

With over two decades of legal expertise behind him, he will fight for your freedom. Contact his law offices today for a free initial consultation and put your fears to rest while the best lawyer for the job works for you.

Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said that Curtis Scott, a  39 year old Lancaster man, has been found guilty of murder. The crime happened in  and involved the slaying of a retired Edwards Air Force Base employee with a crossbow.

On March 11, 2008, Angel Martinez, 62, was found dead, an arrow had been shot through his chest and found a lethal target. He was seen by someone walking by who contact police.

There doesn’t seem to have been any reason for the attack as Mr. Martinez was only out walking because he was having trouble sleeping that night. Prosecuters stated during the trial that Scott was trying to prove how dangerous he could be to his stepdaughter.

If you have been found guilty of murder in the Los Angeles are and now fear for your life because of the death penalty, you should contact Ventura County Defense Attorney Robert Helfend. He will assist you if your case is up for appeal and make sure that no stone is left unturned and that every scrap of evidence used against you in your original trial is challeged.

Robert Helfend has been practicing law for over two decades and understands the usefulness of legal tactics. He is well respected in the courts and trusted by clients and prosecutors alike. Contact his offices today and make sure that you get the best possible defense in your case.