Legal System: August 2009 Archives

August 30, 2009

"Operation Show Me the Money" Results in the Arrest of 75 Fugitives

stimulus check.jpgOfficers in Broward County set up a sting operation to bring in suspects on the run. Letters were sent out to alleged fugitives granting hoaxed stimulus money. The fugitives were asked to contact a representative for an appointment and then show up at a location hosted by the South Florida Stimulus Coalition to claim their funds. Officers were waiting in the wings and arrested the suspects upon arrival.

The two day operation "Show Me the Money" resulted in the arrest of 75 fugitives. The defendants faced charges of felony attempted murder to grand theft auto. A spokesperson for the Broward County Sherriff's Office stated that this productive sting operation promoted safety for all those involved by arresting suspects in a controlled atmosphere. In addition, the sting saved countless man hours and tax dollars by negating the necessity of tracking suspects who were running from the law.

 

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August 10, 2009

Attorney Musca on Newlywed Plot to Kill Husband

crime_scene_1.jpgMiami- Dalia Dippolito, 26, is out on $25,000 bond as well as on house arrest at her mother's home after she was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder

After six months of marriage to Michael Dippolito, she had decided that she would be "very happy" if her husband were no longer here.   In a surveillance tape on file with the Boynton Beach Police Department, Dippolito talks about wanting to "have her husband dead, that she is 5,000 percent sure that she wants this done." 

Dippolito hired a hit man an undercover police officer to kill her husband.   A plan was set in place after meeting with the undercover officer relative to her husband's schedule, her alibi, getaway routes, security system and the exchange of $3,000 in cash to include the key to the couple's home.

After an obscure phone call from a police officer which urged Dippolito to return home from LA Fitness.    Dippolito arrived home where the police were where she had envisioned, where she was in the midst of a crime scene.  What Dippolito did not know was that she was about to be faced with an ornate deception. A setting that was bizarre at best, the Boynton Police had taken dramatic steps relative to orchestrating an exhibition, a misrepresented performance.  The crime scene was staged. To include Dippolito being videotaped as a detective broke the news that her husband was dead. In a statement made by a Boynton Beach Police Department spokesperson; "the bottom line is we wanted her to believe without question that when she arrived that her husband was dead."   The recorded performance was posted to the police department's YouTube channel.

In addition the TV show COPS had been present with cameras rolling.   COPS had been in town and were engaged in a ride along with Boynton Police according to reports. However, a spokesperson for the department stated that "their presence was not prearranged."

Across the country Police Departments participate in the Ride- Along- Program.  It is claimed to ameliorate public relations by way of enlightening participants with the variegated and incalculable nature of police work.  Nevertheless, the program does not annotate the possible violation of Fourth Amendment rights when participating in a Ride-Along.  

If you have been charged with murder or with solicitation to commit first-degree murder immediately contact a criminal defense attorney.  Musca Law takes pride in providing their clients with the best defense possible and are dedicated to ensuring that their clients receive a fair trial.  Musca Law is committed to providing a staunch defense at every stage of the proceedings against you.

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