The Law Office of Marc L. Shapiro, P.A. - September 2023

HILARIOUS REAL-LIFE CRIMES They Seem Too Dumb to Be True!

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computer, he decided to post on Nicholas’ account that he (Nicholas) had broken into his (James’) home. James also shared his phone number in case anyone had any additional information. Nicholas contacted James over text, and the two agreed to meet in person. The thief thought if he went to James’ home and returned the stolen items, everything would be fine — but that’s not how things played out. As soon as James spotted Nicholas walking toward his home, he called the police. When law enforcement arrived, they arrested the thief on the spot. Monopoly money doesn’t work in the real world. Michael Fuller stopped by Walmart to purchase a vacuum cleaner and microwave for $476. But instead of paying with real money, he decided to pay using a million-dollar note from the game Monopoly. The gentleman then demanded that he receive $999,524 from the cashier since he would need cash back for his “purchases.”The cashier called the police, and Michael was charged with attempting to obtain property by false pretenses. Can you believe these hilarious crimes?! Do you know of any we should highlight next time? We would love to hear from you!

about true crime. It seems like we can’t get enough of learning about the person behind heinous crimes and their motives. But what about the crimes you can’t help but laugh at

because they’re almost too funny to be true?

Here are two crimes you won’t believe happened because of how silly and, for the lack of a better term, dumb they are! Don’t forget to log out of Facebook! Nicholas Wig broke into James Wood’s house one night and stole his credit cards, cash, watches, and more. However, the 26-year-old thief left his Nike shoes, jeans, and a belt at the scene of the crime … but that’s not all. When James got home, he was stunned to see his house had been broken into. But after realizing the thief had accessed Facebook on his

Mediation Made Easier 4 Ways to Prepare for Your Upcoming Session When you go through a personal injury claim, one way you can resolve your case is through mediation. While the process can be a wonderful tool for settling your case, it’s vital that you prepare yourself physically and mentally for the meeting.

Here are four things you should do before the mediation session begins.

1. Understand how mediation works. Your attorney will outline the items presented during the session, who will participate in the process, and how to make a settlement decision. When you take time to learn what mediation is, it can help you avoid anxiety during the process and give you a better understanding of your role during the session and what questions you could be asked. 2. Gather evidence. While we know and understand how the accident and injury drastically impacted your life, we must prove that to the courts. Therefore, you must collect as much evidence as possible to give to the insurance adjuster. You can include pictures of the incident, police reports, witness statements, or medical records and tests. We will assist you in gathering these documents and arguing them in a way that will give you the most earnings. 3. Prepare your mind and body. Mediation can be a physically and emotionally exhausting process. Because of this, be sure you get a good night’s rest and eat a nutritious meal before your session. It’s also beneficial to clear your mind when going into mediation and ensure you’re not distracted by other things happening around you — a distracted mind can lead to more emotional hardships.

4. Choose your attire wisely. It’s imperative that you make a great first

impression on the insurance adjuster when you meet for the first time, as they have a say on how much the insurance company will offer you. And while it may not be fair to judge someone based on their appearance and what they wear to court, it plays a significant role in their decision and could be based on if they think a jury would like and favor you if the claim goes to court. Dress like you’re going to an interview — the goal is to look and be as respectful as possible. If you need assistance recovering fair compensation in your personal injury case, please reach out to us. We can help make your mediation session run as smoothly and seamlessly as possible.

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