Criminal Athletes
It is such a shame when you hear your favorite athlete was involved in any type of criminal activity. Take for example Michael Vick, who was the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. According to NFL.com, he and other men were accused of "conspiring to stage dogfighting events and create dogfight training facilities for profit." Vick's actions were unimaginable and it is one of the very few types of cases that our federal defense attorneys will not defend. Our firm does not tolerate animal abuse at any level.
Who could forget the O.J. Simpson case? Simpson's athletic career started with the Buffalo Bills and was eventually traded to the San Fransisco 49ers. He has even been in quite a few television shows and movies throughout the years. However, Simpsons criminal career involves very serious allegations including battery, burglary and murder. Some athletes have such extensive criminal backgrounds, its a wonder they have a job at all! Randy Moss, who now plays for the Tennessee Titans, has been charged with careless driving, failure to obey an officer, and possession of marijuana. Not only that, he was involved in numerous physical fights in his younger days that apparently got him kicked off one college football team and he lost his scholarship to another. It is shocking that the NFL doesnt have a filter for criminals in the league.
The MLB also has quite a few criminal offenders on its hands. Years ago, infamous right fielder for the New York Mets, Daryl Strawberry, was convicted of possession of cocaine and soliciting a prostitute. More recently, Barry Bonds, left fielder for the San Fransisco Giants, was federally indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice.
It is bad enough that some of our athlete role models turn out to be criminals, but its even worse when you or someone you are close to is involved in criminal behaviors. If you do, in fact, find yourself involved in criminal activities, please call one of the South Carolina federal criminal attorneys at The Mace Firm.
Our criminal lawyers in myrtle beach have experience at many different areas of state and federal law. We handle cases in New York. Our New York federal attorney has represented clients throughout the country.
