What started out as a quiet Sunday evening for Riverview's Scott Laughlin ended up as a night in jail after Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputies arrested him for aggravated assault with a firearm, a serious felony charge. It all started as Laughlin was sitting outside of his Riverview home when Wilmer Orengo's dog defecated on Laughlin's lawn. Laughlin became so angry he confronted Orengo with a firearm. The police were called and Laughlin was arrested and faces a felony charge of aggravated assault.
If Laughlin hires a criminal defense lawyer, I would surmise the first thing the lawyer would attempt to do is reduce or dismiss the charges. Chances of success depend largely upon any prior criminal history and the evidence gathered by police.
On another note, this is a good opportunity to stop and reflect on how quickly on'e life circumstances can change. One moment Scott Laughlin is sitting on his porch enjoying a Sunday evening with a friend. The next minute, he's in the back of a police cruiser charged with a felony.
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