Assailants in fast food robberies may need Miami criminal defense attorney

Whatever side of the law you may be on, it is your legal right to plead your case in court. If you stand accused of a crime, your Miami criminal defense attorney will be your advocate, ensuring that your voice is heard no matter how egregious the charge.

Recently, CBS Miami reported on a string of late-night robberies in Miami, two of which took place in the fast food chain McDonald’s and one in a nearby Taco Bell. The incidents occurred within days of each other, and both involved three armed assailants. Despite the similarities between  the events, local police have yet to confirm if all three crimes are connected.

“They smashed the window, we thought it was with a gun but it was with a rock,” an unnamed witness of the McDonald’s robbery in Coconut Grove at told the news outlet. “They went in with guns drawn, they ordered everyone to the floor.”

The Miami New Times reported that two men – 19-year-old Eddie Thomasiv and 22-year-old Alan Westbrook – have been apprehended by police in relation the McDonald’s robbery that took place in Little Havana in the early hours of July 3. Sources have yet to indicate if the suspects in custody have secured a Miami criminal defense attorney.

If you stand accused of such a crime, you need a Miami attorney who will fight tirelessly on your behalf throughout the criminal process. Scott A. Ferris, Esq. has more than 25 years of experience in this field, and prides himself on the personal attention he affords each client. Call him at 305-670-3330 to discuss your case.