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Generally, if people commit multiple criminal acts, they will be charged and tried for said offenses in a single case. If the crimes do not rely on the same evidence or otherwise overlap, however, they may be tried separately. This is especially true in cases in which evidence of one crime may be prejudicial to a defendant in a hearing for a different offense. In a recent Florida opinion, the court discussed the grounds for severing charges in a theft case in which it ultimately denied the defendant\u2019s motion to dismiss. If you are accused of a theft crime, it is smart to talk to a Clearwater theft crime lawyer attorney as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

History of the Case<\/b><\/h2>\n

It is alleged that the defendant faced charges in a two-count superseding indictment, including theft of social security funds and forcibly assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. The charges stemmed from allegations that the defendant’s deceased wife continued to receive Social Security benefits after her death, resulting in overpayments. Surveillance footage showed the defendant negotiating checks made payable to him with his deceased wife’s forged signature. When federal agents went to the defendant’s residence to investigate, he initially denied involvement but later admitted to the transactions.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, however, when faced with arrest, the defendant refused to surrender, leading to a confrontation with federal agents where he threatened them with a deadly weapon. After the defendant was indicted, he filed a motion seeking to dismiss the assault charge, arguing it was unduly prejudicial and inflammatory. He also contended that the charges were not of the same or similar character, and the evidence did not overlap.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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