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A Kissimmee woman left her 11-year-old daughter and a friend’s infant in the car while she was shoplifting.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Stacey Armstrong went into a Publix supermarket and was caught stealing bags of candy and cosmetics, items totaling about $100 in value. She left her car running with her daughter and a newborn she was babysitting inside.

The woman admitted to shoplifting once before from another Publix location, and she said on that occasion she had stolen goods worth about $160. Armstrong said she could afford the merchandise and was not sure why she had shoplifted.

Armstrong faces two counts of petty theft and one count of child neglect.

A petty theft misdemeanor involves stealing goods with a total value under $300. There are a number of possible consequences for a petty theft conviction, including jail time and fines. Shoplifting is fairly common in Florida and often perpetrated by first-time offenders. Whether you have shoplifted before or if you are a first-time offender, the attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm will work aggressively to find the best possible outcome to your case.

If you have been charged with theft or shoplifting in Orlando, Florida, or anywhere in Florida, please contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at the Umansky Law Firm to schedule a consultation.

After having her probation revoked by Judge Stephanie Sautner at a hearing this past Wednesday, Lindsay Lohan quickly posted a $100,000 bail bond. She spent less than an hour in custody. A hearing is set for November 2^nd, during which Judge Sautner will decide whether or not Lohan has indeed violated her probation terms, which she called “a gift, not a right.”

If the actress is found in violation, it is unclear whether or not she would head back to jail, or simply be faced with further home detention. Regardless, Lohan stated that she intends to fulfill her community service obligations by starting work at the L.A. County Morgue today.

Unfortunately, she arrived at the morgue 40 minutes late for work, and was subsequently rejected by the morgue staffer. She claims that she wasn’t sure which entrance to use to report for duty, and will try again tomorrow.

If you have violated your probation, you may be facing a wide range of potential consequences – including jail time, loss of your driver’s license, heavy fines, and even conviction of crimes the judge had previously deferred. Our Orlando criminal defense team can help.

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation. The Umansky Law Firm represents probation violation clients throughout Orlando, Florida.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, 41-year-old Patricia Siciliano attempted to drive after a heavy day of drinking at Destination Daytona. Siciliano was not arrested for DUI, but for a series of charges stemming from the family fight that erupted between her, her son and her husband in the car.

Siciliano was arrested earlier this week on charges of domestic assault, child abuse and resisting arrest. Upon leaving Destination Daytona, Siciliano got in the car to drive, despite her son begging his father to drive. The boy said his mother was speeding on Interstate 4 in excess of 100 mph and having difficulty controlling the car. Siciliano began hitting her son and husband after they forced her to let her husband drive.

The truck eventually ran out of gasoline and the boy called 911. When an officer arrived and handcuffed Siciliano, she spit in the officer’s face. Siciliano also kicked at the windows of the officer’s car and again spit at officers as they tried to restrain her.

A DUI charge does not have to define you. If you have been charged with DUI in Orlando or anywhere in Florida, please contact the experienced defense attorneys at the Umansky Law Firm to schedule a free and confidential consultation.

A recent prostitution sting in Virginia led to ten arrests:

• A woman from Florida charged with prostitution
• Three men charged with soliciting a prostitute
• Six men charged with solicitation of prostitution

The sting was part of Henrico County’s “All Points Crime Initiative,” which is designed to pinpoint quality of life issues within the area. During the week of October 3–9, Henrico Police arrested a total of 115 people: 98 of which were charged with traffic violations, and 12 with criminal charges.

Our Orlando criminal defense team at the Umansky Law Firm understands how sensitive and difficult charges of prostitution and solicitation can be. These arrests can tear families apart and have a dramatic effect on your future, resulting in suspension of your driver’s license, jail time, loss of employment, and heavy fines.

If you have been charged with prostitution or solicitation in Orange County, Orlando, or anywhere else in Florida, please contact our experienced criminal defense attorneys today for a free and confidential case evaluation. We believe everyone deserves a second chance, and will put our unique legal strategies to work for you.