Bumbling Burglars Prove Crime Doesn’t Pay
Committing a crime will never be a get-rich-quick scheme or a successful career path, but we’ve had plenty of would-be criminals who had to learn that lesson the hard way! One example is James Sorby, a Scottish man who decided he wanted to cash in on the rising price of copper. As he thought about how to get his hands on the metal prized for its ability to conduct electricity, he decided it would be a good idea to go right to the source, so he targeted a local power plant in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Another man, Nicholas Mark, entered a Pennsylvania pizzeria looking for work, but he found something else instead. A tip jar containing over $200 caught his eye, so after filling out the application, Mark left. A few hours later, he returned, snatched the tip jar, and ran out of the restaurant. However, his getaway was short-lived, as his completed application had provided his real name and address. Plus, he left behind a backpack that verified his identity, so he was eventually caught by police.
Finally, Alberto Saavedra Lopez demonstrated why you can’t go back home to the
As he started to carry out his mission, he forgot he was in a truly electric environment. He ignored the signs warning of the dangerous high-voltage lines in the plant. But as he collected coils of copper and prepared to make off with them, he was instantly jolted
scene of your crime. While living in Cottonwood, Arizona, he stole $5,000 from the bank where he worked. For two years, he got away with it by moving to Phoenix. In time, however, he moved back to Cottonwood and applied for a new job — at the local police station. But, as he applied to
with an estimated 22,000 volts of electricity, and around 400 homes were left without power. He miraculously managed to survive, though with severe burns and a damaged skull, and was given 12 months of community service.
become a dispatcher, officials did a background check, discovering he was an at-large suspect in the theft. So, when he showed
up for his job interview, they greeted him with handcuffs.
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Staying in the Zone for Trial Time Chris Finney Shares Preparation and Litigation Tips
Finding success in the courtroom requires the same level of preparation and focus that athletes, actors, doctors, and anyone else under pressure must put in. Attorney Chris Finney recently shared the benefit of his experience and expertise with more than 200 attendees at the Kentucky Justice Association Annual Convention and Seminar. During his talk with the group, Chris focused on the power of staying present, preparing for trial, and making the best use of practical tools along the way. As always, please reach out with any questions and let us put our experience to work for you.
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