Tag Archives: Wilmington Criminal Defense Lawyer
Delaware Man Arrested for Child Rape After Three-Year Investigation
On November 20, 2017, after a three-year investigation involving multiple law enforcement departments, U.S. Marshals arrested a Milford, Delaware man accused of sexually abusing a female child. According to a report from WBOC News Channel 16, the delay in apprehending the suspect was due to the fact that the man fled the state and… Read More »
Drugged Driving Still a Crime After Marijuana Decriminalized in Delaware
Many states in the US have decriminalized the use of marijuana in recent years; in 2015, Delaware enacted legislation making the possession and personal use of up to an ounce of pot a $100 civil fine. Under the previous law, an offender could face a huge fine and maximum six months in jail. However,… Read More »
Attempted Murder Charges for Delaware Man
A Delaware man under arrest for drug crimes will face additional, more serious charges after he rammed his car into the two police officers that were apprehending him. WTOP reported that the incident took place on September 30, 2017 as a deputy with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was checking on a suspicious vehicle… Read More »
Driving on a Suspended License Charges for Newark, DE Man
A simple traffic violation turned into a major ordeal on September 19, 2017, leading to multiple charges for a Newark man who led Harrington Police on a short chase on South DuPont Highway. According to Channel 47 WMDT, the accused drove off as he was being detained by police for using a cell phone… Read More »
Eligibility for Expungement in Delaware Criminal Cases
It is human to make mistakes, but the consequences can be severe if a lapse in judgment leads to your arrest and conviction in a criminal case. The implications go beyond any jail time, fines, or probation that may be included in your sentence. You could have trouble getting a job if your employer… Read More »
Heroin Trafficking, Aggravating Factors in Sussex County, DE Bust
Fourteen people face drug crimes charges for operating a heroin market out of two homes in Sussex County, DE, one of which is located near a school for special needs children. Delaware State Police announced the arrests after a three-month long investigation that involved multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a report in Delaware… Read More »
Teen to be Tried as Juvenile in Killing of Wilmington Clerk
In a surprising move considering the seriousness of the charges, a Delaware teen will be tried as a juvenile in connection with the January 2017 shooting of a Wilmington store employee. Online news source Delaware Online reports that a Superior Court judge granted the defendant’s attorneys request to transfer the case to Family Court… Read More »
New Castle, DE Man Faces Possession Charges After Drug Arrest
A New Castle man faces drug charges after Delaware State Police officers witnessed him tossing suspicious bags into the rear of a car, according to an August 11, 2017 report by WDEL News. Troopers encountered the accused as they were conducting a proactive enforcement walk near an apartment complex in Newark, having received reports… Read More »
Burglary at Wilmington, DE Assisted Living Facility Could Lead to Theft Charges
Delaware State Police continue their investigation into allegations regarding a man who robbed several residents of an assisted living facility in Wilmington, DE on the afternoon of July 1, 2017. According to online news source Delaware Online, the man entered the center behind a woman who was legally accessing the building with her key;… Read More »
Sentence Handed Down for Newark, DE Man in Fraud Scheme
A Newark, DE man was recently sentenced to one year and a day for his involvement in a money laundering scheme that benefited him and his wife in the amount of $6.1 million, according to a report from online news source Delaware Online. The wife was the ringleader in the scam, as she would… Read More »
