Olympic Gold Medal Stolen in Southern California

Posted on: January 28, 2011 at 7:10 p.m.

Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys who defend people in theft cases often have to prove the details of the case do not add up. Most theft cases are built through evidence, not through eye witness accounts. For example, finger prints, lack of alibi, where abouts of the suspect, money changes hands and so forth are how police build their case. In a recent case in San Diego, a former Olympian had her gold medal stolen out of her home. She and her husband were out at breakfast when thieves allegedly broke in took the irreplaceable medal. The woman won the gold medal in the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics in the sport of skeleton, a head first sledding competition. The woman and her husband were in the midst of a move into another home, and had her gold medal, computer hard drives, her engagement ring and her Olympic ring. In this case, police already have some leads. Some men allegedly came into the house earlier while the woman was home and were casing the joint. Neighbors also gave descriptions and license plate numbers of the alleged suspects to police who are actively searching for the individuals in question.

In cases such as this, contacting a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible is highly recommended. If, for example, you work in the neighborhood and feel you may be targeted unjustly, you should contact an attorney to be prepared for any eventual police investigation. If arrested, police may try to put the issue to bed without actually having the correct person in custody. As is often the case, public pressure and the need for closure can lead to the wrong person being prosecuted for a crime, simply because it is more convenient to the people involved. having a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney ready to defend you and your reputation beforehand can be the difference between walking free and being convicted of a crime you did not commit. Obviously, it is a great tragedy that an American hero lost her medal, but for anyone wrongly accused and/or arrested, the tragedy is made that much worse. With such a high profile case, police may be pressured to bring the case to closure quickly, which could lead to mistakes in the investigation. An experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will know how to exploit those mistakes and use them to his advantage.

If you have been arrested for a theft crime, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP at 877-781-1570. Our lawyers will analyze your case and provide top notch legal services. We utilize the best experts whenever we build a case, and can provide you over 50 years of combined experience. Contact us today.

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