Girl Tries to Kidnap Baby
Posted on Jul 20, 2010 3:00pm PDT
In the Terra Haute, Indiana area, police are reporting that Stephanie Foster allegedly lied to her friends and family about being pregnant. As her alleged due date approached, she went to the home of Ashley and Michael Speer to steal their baby and pass him off as hers. According to reports, Ashley Speer was stabbed several times while fighting off Foster. Michael Speer was awakened by the fight and was able to restrain Foster. Now, Foster is facing five felony charges, including attempted murder.
Kidnapping and murder charges can be incredibly serious and result in consequences such as jail time and heavy fines depending on the situation. It's important that you understand what you are being charged with and how you should go about resolving this matter. You do have rights to protect during this difficult time and options to do so. Begin the process of moving forward with your life. It's in your best interest to work with a criminal defense lawyer who will understand your case and be able to guide you through this difficult process. A defense attorney will know how to deal with court proceedings and any other aspects necessary. You can count on a defense lawyer to always have your best interest in mind while fighting to protect your rights. Please take some time today to contact a criminal defense attorney and begin discussing the details of your case.