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The client was arrested after a lengthy undercover police investigation as well as the execution of numerous search warrants. All alleged criminal activity was video and audio recorded by the undercover police. The client was facing up to 30 years in prison despite that fact his record was clean. Mr. Weisberg was able to convince the prosecutors to dismiss all of the serious charges and allow the client to be placed on “2nd Chance Probation.” With this special probation, the client was not convicted and can actually clear his record at some point after successful completion of the probation.

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NFL Reviews Domestic Violence Policy in Light of the Ray Rice Case

Domestic Violence

Although it took place several months ago and footage was sent to NFL security chief in April, 2014, the video of Baltimore Ravens’ Ray Rice knocking his then-fiancée unconscious and dragging her body out of a casino elevator was released to the public only last month. Initially, Commissioner Roger Goodell gave Rice a two-game suspension, but following loud protests and wide criticism, the Baltimore Ravens released him, and Goodell suspended him indefinitely.

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Shoplifting / Retail Theft

Shoplifting cases may have relatively lower exposure to punishment compared to other criminal offenses, but the legal, social, and personal consequences may impact a person’s life for a long time. Aside from criminal penalties that typically include fines, imprisonment, or both, the offender will get a criminal record that will be stored in the national database and accessed at any time by the police, public institutions, employers, and landlords.  The stigma carried by a shoplifting conviction, which can limit housing, [...]