United States of America v. Javi Porter

Cincinnti, Ohio immigration lawyer reprtesented the Defendant appealing a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals. The Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) provides that any noncitizen who has been convicted of an aggravated felony is deportable. 8 U.S.C. § 1227(a)(2)(A)(iii). Aggravated felonies include “illicit trafficking in a controlled substance,” id. § 1101(a)(43)(B), whic ... More $0 (02-19-2025 - )

United States of America v. Noblee Rose Littledog

Great Falls, Montana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 2021 crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation that seriously injured passenger Former Great Falls woman sentenced to prison for 2021 crash on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation that seriously injured passenger A former Great Falls woman who was convicted by a federal judge for a December 2021 crash ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - MT)

Ryan Amadio v. Tara Amadio

Casper, Wyoming family law lawyer represented the parties in a divorce. Mother and Father married in December of 2021 and separated a year later. Two children were born of the marriage, twins EA and RA. Father also has three children from a previous marriage. Shortly after the parties separated, Mother filed for divorce. The matter went to trial on the issues of custody, child support, and prope ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - WY)

The People of the State of California v. Jack Dennis Potter

San Diego, California criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with second-degree murder. Jack Dennis Potter, age 72, was accused of killing Laurie Diane Potter, age 54, in 2003. ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - CA)

United States of America v. Justin Baker

Seattle, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting teen California man who molested teen on flight sentenced to two years in prison A 42-year-old Los Angeles County, California man was was indicted for abusive sexual contact aboard an aircraft enroute to Seattle from Burbank, California. Justin Baker was arrested March 14, 2024, when th ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - WA)

United States of America v. Alejandro Garcia Aranda

Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Using Instagram to Advertise and Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material Sylmar Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Using Instagram to Advertise and Distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material Alejandro Garcia Aranda, 23, of Sylmar, of San Fernando Valley, was indicted for using Instagram ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - CA)

United States of America v. Miguel Angel Gaytan-Ramirez

Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking Phoenix Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 151 Months After Agents Seize Over 90 Pounds of Fentanyl and Over 40 Pounds of Cocaine from Stash House Miguel Angel Gaytan-Ramirez, 34, an undocumented Mexican National living in Phoenix, pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Dis ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - AZ)

United States of America v. Cruz Mario Lara Larios

Rapid City, South Dakota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine Rapid City Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Rapid City, ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - SD)

United States of America v. Rodarius Servick

St. Louis criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sex Trafficking St. Louis County Man Accused of Child Sex Trafficking A man from Northwoods, in St. Louis County, Missouri, has been accused of child sex trafficking. Rodarius Servick, 50, was indicted in U.S. District Court in St. Louis on one count of child sex trafficking and one count of travel wi ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Brandon Lee Chase

Grand Rapids, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor Oceana County Man Sentenced To 90 Years For Sexually Exploiting A Child Brandon Lee Chase, 45, of Walkerville, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Chase sexually abused the child of a woman he was dating. The sexual a ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - MI)

united States ex rel. Lisa Wheeler, et al. v. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc., et al.

Asheville, North Carolina qui tam lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued in fraud theories. Congress enacted the False Claims Act in 1863 to provide a mechanism for the government to redress fraud in government procurement during the Civil War. Congress substantially strengthened the Act with the passage of the False Claims Act of 1986, and further strengthened it with the Fraud Enforcement an ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - NC)

Jeremy Smith v. Cox Enterprises, Inc. Welfare Benefit Plan

Alexandria, Virginia employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an ERISA law violation theory. After receiving long-term disability benefits from his employer for seven years, Jeremy Smith was informed that these benefits would be terminated. Seeking to have his benefits restored, Smith filed suit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) against Cox ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - VA)

NIA LUCAS; A.M., II, a minor, by and though his Guardian ad Litem, Nia Lucas, v. VHC Health, d/b/a Virginia Hospital Center, et al.

Alexandria, Virginia civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who claimed she was discriminated against. Nia Lucas pled discrimination and retaliation claims in her complaint against Virginia Health Corporation (“VHC”) under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). As described below, Lucas has not alleged any facts permitting an inference that she was denied treatment because of her disabi ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - VA)

Angelo Lamont Jackson v. Michael Carin

Greenbelt, Maryland personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued for violation of his civil rights. After receiving information from other law enforcement officers identifying Angelo Jackson as a suspect in a double murder in Montgomery County, Maryland, the lead homicide investigator, Detective Michael Carin, reported that information in an affidavit to support his application for a ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - MD)

United States ex rel. Ganesa Rosales, etc. v. Amedisys North Carolina, L.L.C., et al.

Wilmington, North Carolina false claims act lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a qui tam claim. The False Claims Act’s first-to-file rule allows only one relator at a time to pursue a False Claims Act claim related to a given fraud. Here, the district court dismissed the case of Plaintiff-Relator, Ganesa Rosales, against Amedisys North Carolina, LLC, and two other defendants, because another ... More $0 (02-18-2025 - NC)

State of Delaware v. Fidel Chamorro Ramirez

Wilmington, Delaware criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual assault. The State's case in chief consisted of testimony from five (5) witnesses: the victim, the victim's mother, the victim's stepfather (who is also Defendant's uncle), and Delaware State Troopers Riley Parker and Derek Adams. The trial required Spanish interpretation for Defendant and two of the State ... More $0 (02-17-2025 - DE)

State of Indiana v. Tyler S. Bobay

Fort Wayne, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. On February 16, 2023, the State charged Bobay in cause number 02D04-2302-F6-194 ("Cause No. 194") with Count I, unlawful possession of a syringe as a level 6 felony, and Count II, driving while suspended as a class A misdemeanor. On April 27, 2023, the court held a hearing at which Bobay pled guilty to Cou ... More $0 (02-17-2025 - IN)

State of Indiana v. J. Felix Malagon

Albion, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with molesting a child. The evidence most favorable to the jury's verdict indicates that in 2020, ten-year-old B.M. lived with her mother Linda and B.M.'s sisters in a home located about a block and a half away from Malagon's residence in Ligonier, Indiana. Malagon owned multiple dogs, and B.M. and her sisters would often ... More $0 (02-17-2025 - IN)

State of Oklahoma v. Ni'Avien Lee Golden

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The Defendant asserted the Stand Your Ground law in defense. Only a brief statement of the facts is necessary to the resolution of this appeal. Appellant is charged with murder and felony battery arising from a verbal and physical altercation invol ... More $0 (02-17-2025 - OK)

United States of America v. Bradley Skyler Bryan

Beaumont, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon Angelina County felon sentenced for federal drug trafficking and firearms violations Bradley Skyler Bryan, 27, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a ... More $0 (02-17-2025 - TX)

United States of America v. Nicholas James Thieschafer

Spokane, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production and Attempted Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material Spokane Valley Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for Production and Attempted Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material Nicholas James Thieschafer, age 31, of Spokane Valley, Washington, was indicted for producing and att ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - WA)

United States of America v. Lucresia Stone-Rojas

San Diego, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin San Diego Woman Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin-Filled Bibles Addressed to California Prison Inmates Lucresia Stone-Rojas of San Diego was indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm on November 1 ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - CA)

United States of America v. Rashad Haleym aka “Ace” and “Bosh”

Des Moines, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud, money laundering, and fentanyl distribution Waukee Man Sentenced to 32 Years in Federal Prison for Fentanyl and Fraud-Related Charges A Waukee man was indicted for fraud, money laundering, and fentanyl distribution. Stephan Rashad Haley, 36, also known as “Ace” and “Bosh,” acquired larg ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - IA)

United States of America v. Carlos Mendoza-Zapata, Jenaro Heron Mendoza-Hernandez, Jose Alcides Ramirez-Vasquez

Bowling Green, KY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Reentering the United States Three Illegal Aliens Sentenced for Reentering the United States Three illegal aliens were indicted for unlawfully reentering the United States after deportation or removal. These cases were investigated by ERO-Louisville, and HSI-Bowling Green. Assistant U.S. Attorney ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Shawon Hickman

Louisville, KY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Methamphetamine Distribution Louisville Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Distribution Charges Shawon Hickman, 51, was indicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. This case was investigated by the ATF with assistance from th ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Teyrin Johnson

Louisville, KY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Money Laundering California Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine and Money Laundering Teyrin Johnson, 30,, from Los Angeles, California, indicted following a multi-agency investigation that identified h ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Sanchaze Roberts

Lexington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking Lexington Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking On August 14, 2024, law enforcement, using a confidential source, arranged the purchase of one pound of methamphetamine from Sancheze Roberts, age 28. Roberts agreed to deliver the methamp ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Adam Pursifull

Lexington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm as a prohibited person. Lexington Man Sentenced for Illegal Firearm Offense A Lexington man, Adam Pursifull, 40, was indicted for possession of a firearm as a prohibited person. Adam Pursifull was arrested on an outstanding parole warrant. During the arrest and a search ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Gene Primus

Lexington, Kentucky criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Trafficking Cincinnati Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking Gene Primus, 32, was indicted for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and heroin. Law enforcement used a cooperating source to conduct a controlled buy of fentanyl f ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - KY)

United States of America v. Elijah D. Brown

Shreveport, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud Defendant Convicted in Bank Fraud Conspiracy Case Receives Sentence in Federal Court Elijah D. Brown, 24, was indicted for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. In April 2024, a federal grand jury in Shreveport returned an indictment charging 21 defendants in connection with ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - LA)

United States of America v. Freddie Antwan McField

Jackson, Mississippi criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon Jackson Man Sentenced to over Four Years in Prison for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon On August 28, 2023, Freddie Antwan McField, 44, was found in possession of a firearm by Hinds County Sheriff’s Deputies. McField has prior felony conv ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - MS)

United States of America v. Alvarez Joseph Cyprian

New Orleans, LA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fentanyl Distribution St. Tammany Parish Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy ALVAREZ JOSEPH CYPRIAN (“CYPRIAN”), age 23, of Madisonville, Louisiana, was sentenced on February 11, 2025 after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribut ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - LA)

United States of America v. Abe Jyles

New Orleans, LA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Gun and Drug Violations St. Bernard Parish Man Guilty of Federal Gun and Drug Violations ABE JYLES (“JYLES”), age 44, a resident of St. Bernard Parish, pled guilty on February 4, 2025 Count 1 charged JYLES with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violat ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - LA)

United States of America v. Kevin Lillis

New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material Metairie Man Guilty of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material KEVIN LILLIS (“LILLIS”), age 51, a resident of Metairie, Louisiana, pled guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents execu ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - LA)

United States of America v. Rosvel Gonzalez

Houston, TX criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally possessing multiple firearms Starr County felon sentenced for illegally possessing multiple firearms Rosvel Gonzalez, age 46, pleaded guilty Nov. 21, 2024 of felony firearm possession On Sept. 5, 2024, an undercover law enforcement officer engaged in a controlled sale of a firearm to Gonzalez, ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - TX)

United States of America v. David Michael Saenz

Houston, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felon possessing multiple firearms McAllen felon sentenced for possessing multiple firearms David Michael Saenz pleaded guilty Nov. 21, 2024. On Sept. 11, 2024, law enforcement stopped Saenz for a traffic violation, at which time they also smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Saenz a ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - TX)

Jodi Bourgeois, et al. v. The TJX Companies, Inc., et al.

Concord, New Hamsphire consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants for violating the New Hampshire Privacy Act. Plaintiff-Appellant Smith brought her putative class action against Home Depot in New Hampshire Superior Court on April 10, 2023. Home Depot removed Smith's action to the District of New Hampshire, invoking jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act, 28 ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - NH)

United States of America v. Ramon Castillo-Lopez aka “Pepo”

San Antonio, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with criminal actions as the leader of a drug trafficking organization tied to a Mexican cartel Midland DTO Leader Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison A Mexican national unlawfully residing in Texas was sentenced to life in federal prison for his criminal actions as the leader of a drug trafficking o ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - TX)

United States of America v. Rafael Contreras

Florence, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing cocaine and heroin and money laundering Mexican National Extradited to Face Drug and Money Laundering Criminal Charges A federal grand jury in Florence has returned a two-count indictment charging Rafael Contreras, 38, of Mexico, with distributing cocaine and heroin and money launde ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - SC)

Juan Ulises Ramirez v. Tiffany R. Gregory

Brooksbille, Florida family law lawyers represented the parties in a paternity dispute. Juan Ramirez ("Father") timely appeals the circuit court's Amended Final Judgment of Paternity, which determined timesharing and child support issues with regard to the child ("Child") that Father shares with Tiffany Gregory ("Mother"). This Court has jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.030(b)(1)(A). Father c ... More $0 (02-14-2025 - FL)