Playboy Bunnies and Los Angeles Attempted Murder ChargesPosted on: October 20, 2010 at 9:32 p.m.She pleaded not guilty, but former Playboy playmate of the year Victoria Rathgeb is in some serious trouble and better have one of the best Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys on her side if she's going to stay out of jail. It was reported that the 1968 Playboy playmate of the year was charged with attempted murder after Los Angeles Police Officers said she shot her husband of 20 years this weekend during a dispute. Rathgeb is 66 years old and is due in court November 1 to answer to the charge that she allegedly shot her husband with a semiautomatic handgun intentionally. She is being held in lieu of $1.5 million bail and was arrested in Hollywood after police responded to a reported shooting at their apartment. The alleged victim, Bruce Rathgeb is in grave condition at a Los Angeles hospital according to the Los Angeles police. LAPD Lt. Bob Binder said "her husband is in extremely critical condition with significant injuries." The incident was allegedly part of a longstanding dispute between both individuals, although there is not record of prior police contact with either of the two. Supposedly, the former Playboy model told police a drug dealer had shot her husband, although that accusation is not confirmed and is still being investigated. Supposedly Mr. Rathgeb was shot at close range, which is why his injuries are so serious. Attempted murder is one of the most serious violent crimes in Los Angeles. A skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will have to invest a great deal of time and energy into defending anyone charged with such a crime. It is a felony, and could lead to life in prison if Mr. Rathgeb fails to pull through his injuries. This woman, in spite of her fame, may have little or no chance to ever experience freedom if her lawyer fails to offer up a quality defense for her. If you are facing violent criminal charges in Los Angeles, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP today by calling 877-781-1570. We have over 50 years of combined experience and can thoroughly analyze your situation to provide top notch legal representation. Call us for your initial consultation, we will provide you with one of our Top Rated Los Angeles Lawyers and help you stay out of jail and free from fines. Tagged as: violent crimes defense Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin LLP has been recognized as one of the best U.S. law firms, based on the experience, professionalism, and ethics of its criminal defense lawyers and attorneys. We aggressively defend clients in all Southern California courtrooms on state and federal charges, including DUI, DMV, misdemeanor, felony, juvenile cases, in the following communities and courthouses. |





























