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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Memphis Robberies Increased 12.2% in 2008
Not including the cases associated with domestic violence, residential burglaries rose by 12.2 percent in 2008. There were 10,560 cases in 2007 and 11,851 a year later in 2008. Some say the spike in crime is associated with a worsening economy, but Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Bill Gibbons isn’t buying that line of reasoning. "I don't believe a burglar is breaking into houses to put food on the table for his family."
Monica Nouader, 39, realized she'd been robbed on February 5 when she returned to her home and found the contents of her medicine bag dumped on the bedroom of her Southeast Memphis home. Someone had pried open the security door, broken through another door and then stolen a laptop computer and prescription medicine.
This isn’t the first time Nouader has been a robbery victim. She recently reported a radio stolen from her truck and notes that she isn’t the only one: "My next-door neighbor's also been broken into." For now, she is just grateful she was not home for the theft and did not face being the victim of armed robbery.
Officers are patrolling what they consider burglary “hot spots” and encouraging neighborhood residents to keep an eye out for each other.
"Our efforts at prevention and apprehension are getting better," said MPD Deputy Chief David Martello. For the short term, it does seems to be improving. Memphis police report that burglaries were down 14.4 percent in January over the same month last year.
Are Prosecutors Doing Their Part?
Suspects who are convicted of burglary for the first time, for instance, are eligible for diversion. Second-time offenders are eligible for probation. And a third conviction means a three-year sentence, but offenders typically serve about one year that.
Nouader, whose house has been broken into before, welcomes the attention from police and prosecutors. "I'd like the city to take these robberies more seriously," she said.
Whether the violation takes place in your home, your place of business or in your car, any type of robbery and theft can leave you feeling vulnerable and unsafe. Armed robbery is particularly traumatic experience. The attorneys at The Cochran Group have the experience and know how to prosecute thieves to the fullest extent of the law.
If you are in the Memphis, Tennessee are and have been victimized by robbery, please schedule a consultation with The Cochran Firm to discuss your case and the ways you can begin to move forward.
Monica Nouader, 39, realized she'd been robbed on February 5 when she returned to her home and found the contents of her medicine bag dumped on the bedroom of her Southeast Memphis home. Someone had pried open the security door, broken through another door and then stolen a laptop computer and prescription medicine.
This isn’t the first time Nouader has been a robbery victim. She recently reported a radio stolen from her truck and notes that she isn’t the only one: "My next-door neighbor's also been broken into." For now, she is just grateful she was not home for the theft and did not face being the victim of armed robbery.
Officers are patrolling what they consider burglary “hot spots” and encouraging neighborhood residents to keep an eye out for each other.
"Our efforts at prevention and apprehension are getting better," said MPD Deputy Chief David Martello. For the short term, it does seems to be improving. Memphis police report that burglaries were down 14.4 percent in January over the same month last year.
Are Prosecutors Doing Their Part?
Suspects who are convicted of burglary for the first time, for instance, are eligible for diversion. Second-time offenders are eligible for probation. And a third conviction means a three-year sentence, but offenders typically serve about one year that.
Nouader, whose house has been broken into before, welcomes the attention from police and prosecutors. "I'd like the city to take these robberies more seriously," she said.
Whether the violation takes place in your home, your place of business or in your car, any type of robbery and theft can leave you feeling vulnerable and unsafe. Armed robbery is particularly traumatic experience. The attorneys at The Cochran Group have the experience and know how to prosecute thieves to the fullest extent of the law.
If you are in the Memphis, Tennessee are and have been victimized by robbery, please schedule a consultation with The Cochran Firm to discuss your case and the ways you can begin to move forward.
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