by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Two convenience stores. Two crimes. At Quick Stop, a clerk is held at gunpoint and forced to hand over all cash from the register. Meanwhile, at Shop and Go, a clerk hears a menacing voice from behind say, “Put the cash in the bag, or else…” Both...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Repeated texts from the ex continue to blow up your phone. You just can’t take it anymore and decide to put a stop to the mobile madness. You send a text in the heat of the moment… “Text me again, and I will make sure you have no fingers left for texting.” Just an...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Maybe you run or manage a business. By day, you’re helping customers, managing your employees, and overseeing your thriving business. On the side, you’re making some extra cash. In the beginning, you probably didn’t think it was a big deal. Maybe you even felt...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Buying a “hot” car from the neighborhood hookup. Selling items you don’t own on Craigslist. What do they have in common? They’re considered crimes—receiving stolen property or goods. Buying, receiving and possessing stolen property all fall under the category of...
by kentcollinslaw | Criminal Offenses
Consider two scenarios: Scenario 1: Person A enters a gas station and threatens the attendant, insisting all cash be handed over immediately… or else. The attendant quickly follows the instructions, and Person A leaves the gas station with a bag full of cash. Scenario...
