A Mother, Son and Boyfriend Trio Sentenced for Armed Robbery
By Virginia L. Landry
Jan. 24, 2011 4:32p
On January 11,a woman, her son and her boyfriend were all sentenced by a Pomona Superior Court Judge in connection with a series of armed robberies throughout Southern California, according to officials.
The trio went on a rampage, robbing more than $15,000 from liquor stores, gas stations and mini-marts in Claremont, Fontana, El Monte, Azusa, Covina, West Covina, Norwalk, Rancho Cucamonga, San Dimas and Glendora. The mother, Paulene Oosterhoff, 39, of Azusa was the getaway driver, while her son Joshua Oosterhoff, 19, and her boyfriend Joseph Ostos, 28, of Azusa were the armed gunmen.
The trio was arrested on June 23rd by the San Dimas sheriff's department. According to the authorities, semi-automatic weapons and clothes were found that were used in the robberies at the suspect's homes. On Sept. 15
th, Paulene pled guilty to six counts of robbery and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Ostos pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 28 years in prison. Joshua Oosterhoff pleaded guilty to 25 counts of robbery and was sentenced to 10 years in state prison.
Armed Robbery in California
Robbery refers to the taking of another person's property against their will through force or fear. Under California law, robbery is a "
violent crime." A robbery conviction will count as a "strike" on your criminal record. Use of a weapon during the commission of a robbery carries enhanced penalties than if it were a simple robbery. A maximum punishment for robbery is 9 years, and another 10 years if there was a firearm involved in the commission of the crime.
If you have been arrested for a theft crime such as an
armed robbery, it's very important that you seek legal counsel right away from a skilled and knowledgeable
Irvine criminal defense attorney. At The Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, we have over 30 years experience in criminal defense and we will work relentlessly to defend your personal rights.
Contact a Irvine Armed Robbery Lawyer at our firm today for a free case evaluation.
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