bank roober who became a lawyer

by Ms. Amalia Upton DDS Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 10 min read

Who was the man who robbed the Ohio bank 50 years ago?

US Marshals A man who became one of America’s most wanted fugitives when he robbed an Ohio bank more than 50 years ago was finally identified by US Marshals — six months after he died, officials announced Friday.

What happened to the Georgetown professor who robbed banks?

- The Washington Post He robbed banks and went to prison. His time there put him on track for a new job: Georgetown law professor.

How much did Honaker get for his bank robberies?

During the robberies, prosecutors said Honaker would enter a bank and give a note to a teller demanding cash. He was only able to get money in two incidents, which totaled about $1,800, according to investigators.

How did Hopwood rob the bank?

One night his best friend turned to him in a bar and suggested that they rob a bank. In August 1997, Hopwood walked into a bank, sweating, heart racing, dropped a metal toolbox to the floor with a bang and pulled a rifle from his coveralls.

What was the name of the lawyer who served time in prison for bank robbery?

Hopwood became well-known as a jailhouse lawyer who served time in prison for bank robbery. While in prison, he started spending time in the law library, and became an accomplished United States Supreme Court practitioner by the time he left in 2009.

When did the Washington State Bar Association approve the Hopwood case?

On September 4, 2014, the Supreme Court of Washington approved the recommendation made by the Character and Fitness Committee of the Washington State Bar Association, permitting Hopwood to take the Washington bar examination, and to become an attorney if he passed.

How long was Fellers sentence reduced?

Fellers's sentence was ultimately reduced by four years. In 2005, the Supreme Court granted a second cert petition prepared by Hopwood, vacating a lower court decision and sending the case back for a fresh look.

How many bank robberies did John Honaker commit?

Honaker confessed to five bank robberies committed mostly in Coral Gables, except for one in Aventura, between the dates of Sept. 30 and Oct. 18. During Honaker’s bond hearing on Friday, a federal judge deemed him a flight risk and, because of that, he remains in jail. Prosecutors said the 41-year-old lawyer quit his job ...

What time did John Honaker enter the bank?

Honaker entered the bank at 1:55 p.m. and approached a teller saying that he wanted to make a withdrawal but that he did not have his debit card with him. He handed the teller a note that he said would provide instructions on how to withdraw the money.

What type of hammer did the Coral Gables robbers use?

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Coral Gables attorney turned bank robber carried a ball-peen hammer in his waistband and a composition style, green notebook with several different demand notes during a spree of hitting 5 banks in about 3 weeks, according to a criminal complaint released in federal court in the United States of America vs. Aaron Patrick Honaker.

How old was John Honaker when he quit his job?

Prosecutors said the 41-year-old lawyer quit his job and told authorities he was broke and desperate. Authorities said that Honaker was homeless and prior to that, he had traveled the world visiting several countries including Colombia where he met his fiancé. He had planned on returning to Colombia, he told them.

Why did the teller ask the man to fill out a withdrawal slip?

Without realizing what the note was, the teller asked the man to fill out a withdrawal slip first because she needed an account number. The subject, alleged to be Honaker, walked over to a service counter and wrote on the withdrawal slip, then went back to the teller. On the withdrawal slip, he wrote “read the note.”.

When was John Honaker arrested?

Honaker was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Coral Gables area. According to Wake Forest University Law School’s registrar office, Honaker received his Juris Doctor degree there on Dec. 10, 2005. State records show he was admitted to the Florida Bar on Jan. 31, 2008, and is a member in good standing.

Who is Aaron Honaker?

FBI agents are accusing Aaron Patrick Honaker, a Coral Gables attorney, of robbing several banks in Miami-Dade County. (FBI and Florida Bar) At the beginning of his career, Honaker was recruited by a top international law firm in Brickell and he worked there for about three years.

Overview

Shon Robert Hopwood (born June 11, 1975) is an American appellate lawyer and professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center. Hopwood became well-known as a jailhouse lawyer who served time in prison for bank robbery. While in prison, he started spending time in the law library, and became an accomplished United States Supreme Court practitioner by the time he left in 2009.

Early life

Hopwood is the son of Robert Mark Hopwood and Becky Richards, who raised him in a Christian home. He grew up in David City, Nebraska, approximately an hour's drive northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. Hopwood is the eldest of five siblings. Hopwood excelled on standardized tests. He was a high school basketball standout, earning himself a scholarship to Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. After Hopwood realized he was a mediocre talent in basketball, he became …

Law school and legal career

Hopwood holds a Bachelor of Science from Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law, where he was a Gates Public Service Law Scholar. He accepted an offer to spend a year working as a law clerk for Judge Janice Rogers Brown of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit after he graduated from law school.

Writings and views

Hopwood's memoir, Law Man: My Story of Robbing Banks, Winning Supreme Court Cases, and Finding Redemption, co-written with Dennis Burke, was published in August 2012. In the memoir, Hopwood details both his life as a jailhouse lawyer and his romance with his wife, Ann Marie Hopwood, who Hopwood wrote during eight years of his imprisonment. Law Man received critical acclaim from a number of book reviewers.

In the media

Hopwood has been profiled by The New York Times, NPR, and other media. He was featured on a 60 Minutes segment in 2017 and repeated in 2019, where he was interviewed by Steve Kroft.