Los Angeles Theft Crimes and Criminal Defense Attorneys

Posted on: May 17, 2011 at 11:17 p.m.

Very few people like the idea of handling spiders, but a German man was sentenced to six months in prison for tarantula smuggling. While this crime may sound odd, theft crimes can take all sorts of forms, and every Los Angeles Theft Crime Attorney has a story about someone accused of stealing, smuggling or robbing a seemingly odd item. In this case, a man was sentenced to six months in a federal prison for bringing hundreds of tarantulas into the United States by mail. Smuggling animals into the U.S. is illegal, and the case estimated the illegal wildlife trade generates as much as $20 billion per year. The man pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling goods into the U.S. and faced up to 20 years in prison. The man portrayed himself as a spider breeder and became one of the three largest spider smugglers in the world. During his sentencing, he said "I just can say I'm very sorry about what happened and it wasn't my intention to defraud anyone or anything." It probably was also not his intention to spend six months in federal prison, but that is where he will be spending a large part of his life.

Smuggling, theft and crime of this nature require a skilled Los Angeles Theft Crime Attorney who has experience with federal trials. An attorney who understands federal courts, who understands the federal government's best lawyers and who has experience with federal judges will be incredibly valuable to people facing federal charges. Federal courts rarely try someone unless they can prove guilt, and people facing federal judges are almost guaranteed to spend at least some time in prison. Without a lawyer who understands the stakes, and who has success in the past, it could spell doom for your future, your family and your freedom.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a federal crime, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP by calling 877-781-1570. With over 50 years of combined experience, and a long track record of success, our lawyers can create a great defense against even the toughest charges. Call us today.

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