RI Federal and MA State Criminal Defense Attorney

Monday, March 31, 2014

Facebook Friends Rob Woman

Here is another case where social media worked against someone. A woman went on vacation and posted lots of pictures on Facebook, and one of her Facebook "friends" saw an opportunity. Three men worked together to rob the home of Stacey Grant while she was on vacation. Read the story for more.

The alleged burglar even messaged Grant after her first Vegas post asking about her Vegas plans, according to her mom, Lavern Cheatheam.Luckily for the family, police caught the burglars in the act while doing some undercover surveillance around 3:30 a.m.

— Read More At Huffington Post

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The Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, OUI Defense in MA , Assault and Battery and all criminal matters.

As a Criminal and Military Defense Attorney and former prosecutor with the US Army JAG Corps, John Calcagni, is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Florida and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Please call (401) 351-5100 to arrange for a free consultation about your case or visit our website at www,CalcagniLaw.com

If you cannot make it to one of our offices, we will to come to your home or detention center.

Woman Bragged On Facebook About Breathalyzer Test Pass

Facebook can be a dangerous minefield of over-sharing and not enough discrimination when posting personal details. This can be troublesome for those who have a criminal past and are on probation, as was the case for this young lady. She apparently went on Facebook and bragged about passing a breathalyzer test, while coincidentally being on probation for a drunk driving conviction.

Colleen Cudney, 22, is not allowed to drink as a condition of her probation for a 2012 drunken driving conviction, and was called in for the test after St. Patrick's Day, according to Local 4 News.

— Read More At Huffington Post

Couple Arrested For Locking Boy In Dog Cage

A couple was arrested on allegations that they locked a 4-year-old in a dog house for fourteen hours a day. They attempted to use the cage as a place for nap time and discipline, as well as a place to sleep at night. During the investigation, police found evidence that a 14-year-old girl who also lived in the home was being sexually abused. Read the story for more detail.

The stepfather allegedly explained they kept the boy in the cage at night so he wouldn't touch the exposed electrical wires that were lying around the bedroom. During the investigation, deputies say they found new evidence that led them to charge Lee with the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl who also lives in the home.

— Read More At Huffington Post

8th Grade Teacher Accused Of Performing Oral Sex On Student

An eighth grade teacher is being accused of performing oral sex on a make student. The other students saw her sitting on the child's lap and engaging in other forms of inappropriate horseplay. Read the story below for more.

Corrie Anne Long, 43, is charged with sexual assault on a minor under age 17 and improper relationship with a student, who authorities say is an 8th grader at Hopper Middle School in Harris County, northwest of Houston.

— Read More At Huffington Post

Man Shoots Uncle At Funeral

A reality star's nephew shot his uncle at a funeral proceeding. He is being charged with attempted murder. Read the article below for more information.

Gai (guy) Scott, of Randolph was charged with assault with intent to murder. Authorities say he pulled alongside the hip-hop artist's Bentley and opened fire.

— Read More At Huffington Post

Friday, March 21, 2014

Queens Teaching Asst. Charged With Child Endangerment

This teaching assistant has been accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy, and has been suspended from her position during the investigation. The teacher's live-in boyfriend claims that the allegations are false.

The 10-year teaching veteran and the teenage boy had about 10 sexual encounters in the hallway of his home, with the youth claiming they had intercourse and she performed oral sex on him, cops said.

— Huffington Post

Johnny Cash's Great-Niece Murdered

Johnny Cash's great-niece was stabbed to death and stuffed into a chest in her house. Apparently an altercation had taken place and her boyfriend was also stabbed,but he survived with their child. Read the article for more information.

Cash's body was found in a chest just inside the front door, Andrews said. A man identified as William Austin Johnson, Cash's boyfriend, was being treated for stab wounds at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Andrews said.

— Huffington Post

About Us

The Law Office of Calcagni offers clients representation in the areas of Criminal Defense, Military Defense, Immigration, and Complex Personal Injury matters. John L. Calcagni, III is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in the States of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Florida, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A former military prosecutor in the United States Army JAG Corps, former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, and former member of a boutique civil litigation firm, Attorney Calcagni now offers his expertise in these areas for the defense of military and criminal matters such as drug charges, assault and violent crimes, and weapons related charges, as well as litigation of complex personal injury matters such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, and nursing home negligence.

John Calcagni Law Office has locations in Providence RI, New Bedford MA, Elmhurst NY, and Satellite Beach FL. Attorney Calcagni offers free initial consultations, and if you are unable to visit one of the office locations, arrangements can be made for in-home consultation as well.

For more information, or to arrange an appointment at your convenience, contact Law Office of Calcagni at (401) 351-5100 in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.

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