St. Johns County, FL (November 12, 2018) – A woman and man restrained and robbed another man during a burglary in St. Johns County. The two attacked the man after meeting him at his home. The man had previously invited the woman over after meeting her on Tinder.
The man was only identified as an individual from Ponte Vedra and was using the online dating app to meet 20-year-old Lexis Tripplett at his home for a date. He used the restroom after she came over and came back to find another man in his home. The man was identified as 26-year-old Michael Wheeler. Wheeler stood outside the bathroom door and pointed a gun at him.
The two suspects then tied up the victim and started stealing from his home. They then left the scene but were quickly pursued by police
The suspects were traced in their vehicle to a park in Fruit Cove. The police chased the two suspects after they fled and pinned their vehicle to a tree to end the pursuit.
The two were arrested and remain in jail at this time.
St. Johns County Burglary Laws
Any type of burglary or
theft crime is taken seriously under Florida law. If you're accused of third-degree grand theft, you may face a $5,000 fine and 5 years in jail. While lesser offenses such as first-degree and second-degree petty theft carry smaller fines and prison sentences, you may still be sentenced to jail for a period of 60 days or more. This jail sentences can cause a severe disruption in your life and leave a stain on your record and reputation.
If you have been accused of burglary, you have a right to legal counsel. You want to ensure that you are moving forward with your case with an experienced and
successful Florida theft crime attorney when you need it the most.
At
Musca Law, we want to serve you when you believe that you have been unfairly charged with a theft crime. It is essential to have a legal advocate on your side who understands the ins and outs of Florida theft crime laws and can help you receive the results you deserve. Our lawyers serve clients in
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