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Published on: February 9, 2012

Pop Star’s Restraining Order Easement Not Surprising

by Stephen Bilkis

A New York City Criminal Lawyer is not overwhelmed or even shocked that a popular pop star has had his sentence lightened after such a short period of time. The famous R&B singer who at 21 years old has been sentenced to five years probation, a one year domestic violence course, and community service.

The star was originally sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting another celebrity, his ex-girlfriend, prior to the 2009 Grammy Awards. Even with the modified sentence, he is prevented from harassing or annoying girlfriend, but can speak to her if necessary. The girlfriend’s lawyer stated to a Long Island Criminal Lawyer that she was fine with the modified order. It has not yet been determined whether the man has completed the domestic violence course or the community service; however he is still on probation for the remainder of the five year sentence. The public is not outraged, but also not looking forward to the fallout if the star and his girlfriend get back together. Most fans feel that both artists are better off apart.

The question has been raised by fans of why the star did not receive jail time or at least a harsher punishment, but sources show that girlfriend, her lawyer, and the star’s lawyer came to an agreement for the lesser punishment. The girlfriend did not push the issue of trial, maybe for fear of losing or the man receiving no punishment. Public comments also reflect the thought that though the pop star is allowed to contact his ex-girlfriend, which he simply wanted the extended freedom to be able to attend awards shows. Fans and the public in general feel this break up, whether enforced by the law or not will enhance the careers of both artists for the better.

Published on: January 28, 2012

Mouthy children get shot and killed by their mother

by Stephen Bilkis

A 16 year old girl and a 13 year old boy are shot and killed after talking back to their 50 year old new mom, as reported by a New York Criminal Lawyer. The mom didn’t deny the shooting and killing of these two children.

The mom was already confronted once by police a few months earlier when they went to her residence for an abuse call. The mom would slap her children in the face for talking back. The police couldn’t really do anything at that time for lack of evidence. A police spokeswoman said that this seemed like a normal incident of high tension between a frustrated mom and teenage children. The police didn’t think this woman would eventually shoot her children.

The daughter had been going to a school counselor because of her own lashing out at her mom. She regretted how bad she had talked to and treated her mother. The counselor did say that she was told the mom would sometimes slap the children in the face for talking back. This really frustrated the teen girl who was used to being grounded for discipline and not hit. The counselor told the teen that a mother should not be slapping anybody in the face.

Published on: December 18, 2011

Disturbing reports are very common particularly domestic violence issues wherein the victims are the wives and the children.

by Stephen Bilkis

Because women are suppose to be physically weak there are some men who take advantage of this and physically abuse their partners, wives, daughters and others. Disturbing reports are very common, particularly domestic violence issues where the victims are the wives and the children.

On March 7, 1997, the defendant who is the ex-boyfriend of the victim attacked her in front of her apartment. She and her three daughters where coming home from the supermarket when the defendant attacked from behind. The victim then was wheeling the baby carriage when the attack began and her two older daughters who were 7 and 12 years old were frightened by what they saw and began to cry. The victim’s face smashed against the fence and the baby carriage was knocked over. The defendant was very angry because the victim filed a complaint against him previously and put him in jail apparently because of domestic violence.

The defendant then grabbed the victim by the back and neck and ordered her to open the door knocking her head on the door in the process. The children followed behind, the older children carrying the baby inside. Upon entering the apartment, it is very fortunate that the children know where they will go. They went straight to their bedroom and stayed there while the defendant continuously assaulted the victim. They could hear him verbally abused their mother. The defendant also beat the victim using his hands, feet and a metal pipe. The defendant’s terror lasted 10 hours. The horror that the children experienced while they were trapped inside their bedroom has left them traumatized for a long time. They were afraid for their safety and afraid for their mother’s safety as well. All along the defendant was threatening the victim that he will leave her children motherless because of what she did to him before.

Published on: December 4, 2011

There’s nothing sadder than a mother maltreating her own children

by Stephen Bilkis

There’s nothing sadder than a mother maltreating her own children. This case is about a mother who inspite of having four children already, still didn’t have the maternal instinct to care for her kids. She has two kids from her first partner and twins with a man reported to have been physically and emotionally abusing her.

It was determined by the court and by the Social Welfare Department that the mother has actually sexually abused her eldest son. The court and the Social Welfare Officers are trying to establish if the mother’s behaviour is a result of domestic violence that was brought about by the father of the twins.

The mother has gone through a lot of counselling and therapy. She has also undergone sexual offender therapy because of what she has done to her eldest son. This is very disturbing because this is not a common case. It is not every day that we hear that mothers are involved in sex crimes against their son or daughter. She had actually completed all of the seminars, counselling and therapies except for the sex offender therapy. The reason for this is she refused to admit what she had done.

Published on: November 7, 2011

Woman is charged with child neglect after child takes painkillers

by Stephen Bilkis

A 28-year-old woman was charged after leaving a child unsupervised for 12 hours. She was arrested early Monday morning, a New York Criminal Lawyer was told.

The woman from Pinellas Park, Florida, was watching a young child. She left the child by itself for 12 hours the day before; believes a reporter. It is unclear where the woman went that period of time. The sex of the child has not been confirmed.

When she returned home, she discovered the child unconscious. The child had thrown up several times during the 12 hours, a New York City Criminal Lawyer found in the police report. The woman called 911 while she tried to wake the child up.

Published on: November 5, 2011

Violent crimes often begin with too much to drink

by Stephen Bilkis

Though it is typically touted as a way to relax at a party or calm your nerves after a long day at work, alcohol consumption actually precedes a variety of violent crimes that happen in our society, alleges a New York Criminal Lawyer. Every day people who have short or erratic tempers and emotional issues walk the tightrope when they consume alcohol, and often when they drink they can be easily pushed over the edge, starting unwarranted arguments resulting in violence and often times, injury.

According to studies, alcohol is often a factor in the behavior of people who resort to fighting, assault, rape and spousal abuse. For example, an intoxicated Indiana man was arrested in a Wal-Mart parking lot for beating his wife, who was eight months pregnant at the time. Police reports said that it took several officers to restrain the man and keep him from beating her further. The woman reported that her husband had become angry with her after she had insisted they leave the casino that he had been gambling, and drinking at.

Reports suggest that alcohol not only lowers one’s inhibitions, but it also lowers ones emotional tolerance level, expressed the NY Criminal Lawyer. In other words, it takes much less drama or dissent to make an inebriated person angry and likely to respond harshly. If you or someone you love has an alcohol problem that often leads to anger, violence or rude behavior, get help now. Studies in Queens, New York beat these findings out.