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The two individuals have also been accused of being involved in a murder, though they have not yet been charged or implicated in that crime.
The two suspects, Rashid Soukesian and Eduardo Baez, are each facing one count of grand larceny auto and three counts of residential burglary. According to the indictment, the two individuals worked together to invade at least 14 different homes over the past few months. The team would conduct their burglaries in the middle of the night, and they’d always be armed with weapons. Often, the victims were home during the armed break-ins, but this never deterred the thieves.
In one of the break-ins related to the grand larceny auto charge, the duo stole an Aston Martin worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Investigators believe that both individuals are also gang members. This belief stems from an incident on July 9th, when both suspects were involved in a slaying that’s believed to be gang-related. During this incident, at least a dozen shots were fired off in a residential complex, and one person was fatally wounded. Investigators have evidence that shows both individuals were involved in the murder because they have recorded phone calls from an inmate where both individuals were being praised for the murder.
Both suspects admitted to their role in the shooting during the phone call. The prisoner praising the two suspects is a known gang member. So far, neither individual has been charged with the shooting, yet.
If the suspects are proven to be gang members, then all the crimes they’re charged with could be upgraded, or their sentences could be expanded. The reason for this is that gang-related activity is considered an aggravating factor in any criminal case in Nevada.
An aggravating factor is a circumstance that makes a criminal offense more serious. It often leads to harsher sentences and elevated charges.
Under Nevada’s Gang Crime Enhancement Law, if a felony is committed as part of gang activity, courts could add extra years to any sentence, with a maximum of 20 additional years.
In Nevada, residential burglary is considered a felony offense. On its own, it’s considered a Category B felony with penalties ranging anywhere from one to ten years in prison. In the case above, the suspects each face three counts of felony residential burglary, with the additional aggravated factors of the burglaries potentially being gang-related and the suspects being armed with deadly weapons.
If you ever get implicated in such serious criminal charges, then it’s necessary to contact an attorney. A felony conviction has life-long consequences, and any aggravating factors will only make your situation even more serious.
Here at LV Criminal Defense, our top Las Vegas criminal lawyers can help you unpack your charges and create a solid defense strategy. Schedule a free case review now by leaving your contact details on our online form.
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