Major League Baseball and Theft

Posted on: April 19, 2011 at 7:57 p.m.

Most people would think that any story involving a professional baseball player and theft would be about a player having items stolen from him. However, a Cincinnati Reds pitcher was arrested for shoplifting at a downtown department store. As Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys know, almost anyone can be accused of a theft offense. Movie stars and A level celebrities are often involved in theft crimes, including Winona Rider and Lindsay Lohan. The 23 year old pitcher is named Mike Leake and he is arrested for stealing six shirts with a value of less than sixty dollars. What makes this case more remarkable is that the pitcher makes $425,000 a year.

An arrest for a theft offense such as shoplifting carries with it a maximum of 180 days in jail. The young man was arrested just two hours before pitchers were expected to report to the Reds' stadium for the game. As Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys know, the real shame lies in the public humiliation the man will have to face. Professional athletes are already public figures, and every success and failure is magnified. A public embarrassment such as this could follow him the rest of life, in addition to any legal problems the young man faces.

In case such as this, you will need a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney who will stand with you throughout the legal process, even if everyone else leaves. A qualified lawyer can provide support, knowledge as well as skilled legal representation. Without a knowledgeable attorney with a track record of success, you may be facing a long road of complicated legal problems. At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP we have seen people abandoned by their friends and family, right when they need them the most.

If you or someone you love needs a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, contact Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today by calling 877-781-1570. Our legal staff will work to clear your good name, keep you out of prison and free from fines. Call us today. We can help represent you no matter how bad things seem to look.

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