Tournament Fisherman Guilty of Felony Theft
Posted on May 5, 2010 2:45pm PDT
A bass tournament fisherman has pled guilty to a felony theft charge. The charge is that he attempted theft of more than $20,000 and less than $100,000. The maximum penalty is six to 24 months in jail along with a fine. The fisherman allegedly stuff a one-pound lead weight down the gullet of the fish he caught in a tournament in an attempt to win the competition.
It's important that you understand your charges if you are arrested for theft. When you face theft charges, you may be dealing with serious consequences such as jail time and heavy fines. You do not have to suffer from these charges because you do have rights and options in moving forward with your case. Your theft charges can be resolved and will be resolved in the best way possible if you handle your case properly.
With the help of a criminal defense attorney, you will be able to resolve this matter and get your life back. A defense lawyer will know what to expect with your case and how to handle difficult court proceedings so that you can move forward from this incident. It's in your best interest to work with a defense attorney who will protect your rights the whole time. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense lawyer to begin discussing the details of your case.
