Tucson Shoplifter Now Facing Far More Serious Assault Charges
Three men suspected of shoplifting at a Tucson mall fled the scene. One now faces felony assault charges while the others are charged with misdemeanor theft. His choice to drive the getaway car was probably not completely thought out.
Twenty-four year old Javier Cabrera and his friends were followed out of the mall after being suspected of stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise. They hopped in the car despite being told to stop.
Tucson Police Officer Eric C. Brown was working security at the mall when the shoplifting went down. He pursued the suspects and tried to grab one of the passengers of the vehicle. As he yelled to stop, the drier, Cabrera, proceeded to drive off, causing Brown to fall backwards.
Brown drew his weapon and shot Cabrera in the leg. The car left the scene and the suspects were later arrested as they entered an apartment complex off of Flowing Wells Road. Following the arrest, Cabrera was taken to the hospital for his gunshot injury.
His friends are facing misdemeanor theft charges for their shoplifting roles while Cabrera is facing a serious felony charge of aggravated assault.
If this a first first offense aggravated assault charge, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Had he known this at the time he may have acted differently when instructed to stop the car. The most his friends will face is 6 months each for the shoplifting charge.
Hindsight truly is 20/20 and more than likely Cabrera is feeling some serious regret as he waits for his day in court. There is nothing more sobering than sitting in a jail cell, accused of a crime. If you have been there then you know what I mean.
If you are facing charges of theft, shoplifting, or even assault, you are likely wondering what kind of affect they could have on your future. Call me today and we can discuss the potential outcomes of your case and how I may be able to help you.
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