United States of America v. Steven John Sokel
Saint Paul, Minnesota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with International Sexual Exploitation of Children
Steele County Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years for International Sexual Exploitation of Children
A Blooming Prairie man has been sentenced to 210 months in prison followed by ten years of supervised release, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirk ...
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United States of America v. James Watt
Indianapolis, Indianapolis criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful production of document or authentication feature and money laundering
Indy Man Sentenced to 3 Years Probation for Manufacturing and Mailing 30,000 Fake IDs
James Watt, 26, of Indianapolis, was indicted for unlawful production of document or authentication feature and money launderin ...
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(02-05-2025 - IN)
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State of Oklahoma v. B.L.H.
Enid, Oklahoma criminal law defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with UMPING, in violation of 22 O.S. 1110. ...
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The People of the State of California v. David Brian Pearce
Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
David Brian Pearce, age 42, was accused of drugging and killing Christy Giles, age 24, and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, age 26, in 2021. He was also accused of several sexual assault counts against seven victims between 2007 and 2020. His DNA was found in and on the womens' bodies.
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United States of America v. Brandon Michael Halsey
Cedar Rapids, IA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography
Crawford County, Iowa Man Sentenced to Federal Prison
Brandon Michael Halsey, age 20, from Denison, Iowa, received the prison term after a guilty plea on October 8, 2024, to possession of child pornography.
In a plea agreement, Halsey admitted that between February ...
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United States of America v. Andres “Manny” Lopez
St. Louis, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Defrauding Missouri Customer, Others Out of $1.4 Million
Arizona Mechanic Admits Defrauding Missouri Customer, Others Out of $1.4 Million
A purported auto mechanic from Arizona on Tuesday admitted defrauding at least nine victims in Missouri and elsewhere out of more than $1.4 million, including on ...
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The People of the States of California v. Salvador Patino Sanchez
Riverside, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple sex crimes.
In March 2023, the People filed an information charging Sanchez with 12 counts of aggravated sexual assault by force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury upon a child under the age of 14 and more than seven years younger than himself (Pen. Code, § 269, s ...
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State of Georgia v. Joseph Baughns
Atlanta, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony murder.
Baughns was indicted on multiple charges arising from his fatal shooting of the alleged victim. The indictment included one count of malice murder; two counts of felony murder, with one count predicated on possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and the other count predicated on aggravated assault; ...
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United States of America v. Timothy Lee Highfield
Little Rock, AR criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Morrilton Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Timothy Lee Highfield will spend 30 years in federal prison for production of child sexual abuse material. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Easter ...
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Albert Villareal v. LAD-T, LLC, dba Toyota of Downtown Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles, California employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff.
LAD-T, LLC, dba Toyota of Downtown Los Angeles (LAD-T), and its parent company Lithia Motors Inc. (collectively, defendants) appealed from a June 2022 order denying their motion to compel arbitration of Albert Villareal's claims brought under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA; Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq.) ...
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United States of America v. Robert Wilburn
Little Rock, AR criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition
Mississippi Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Federal Prison After Being Convicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition
Robert Wilburn, a multi-convicted felon, will spend the next 100 months in federal prison for being ...
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United States of America v. Maurice B. Stewart
Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing fentanyl
Local chef sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling fake ‘M30’ Percocet pills that contained fentanyl
selling fake ‘M30’ Percocet pills that contained fentanyl
Maurice B. Stewart, 41, of Cincinnati, was sentenced in U.S. District Court today to 180 months in prison for d ...
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United States of America v. Lyndell Mims
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts Violations
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Federal Gun Control and Federal Controlled Substances Acts Violations
LYNDELL MIMS (“MIMS”), age 34, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 30, 2025, by United States District J ...
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United States of America v. Caleb Punch
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal reentry by a removed alien
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Violations
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that CALEB PUNCH (“PUNCH”), age 32 of New Orleans, was sentenced on January 30, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Wendy B. Vitter after previously pleading gu ...
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David Hoff v. Amended and Restated Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Change of Control Severance Plan, etc.
Denver, Colorado employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a refusal to pay severance benefits.
David Hoff sought benefits under Anadarko Petroleum’s severance plan
following the company’s acquisition by Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) in 2019. He
resigned, claiming his job duties were substantially reduced after the acquisition.
Under the severance plan, an employee could leave ...
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State of Alaska v. Chue Yang
Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.
AS11.41.100(a)(1)(A): Murder 1-Intent To Cause Death
Chue Yang was accused of shooting and killing his wife in 2019.
He claimed he was showing her how to use the gun when it went off. ...
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The State of Michigan v. Edward Smith
Edward Smith was accused of shooting and killing two-year-old Kai Turner.
Kai was shot and killed in his Mother's bed. He was not the target. ...
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United States of America v. Maurilio Jastinto-Juarez
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Re-Entry by a Removed Alien
Mexican National Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry by a Removed Alien
MAURILIO JASTINTO-JUAREZ (“JASTINTO-JUAREZ”), age 50, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced on January 27, 2025 for illegal reentry by a removed alien, in violation of Title 8, United State ...
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United States of America v. Robert Jae Franco; Alejandro Isaiah Gonzalez
Houston, TX criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with dual smoke shop robberies
Armed felons sentenced for dual smoke shop robberies
Two Donna residents have been ordered to federal prison following their convictions of armed robbery, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Robert Jae Franco, 23, and Alejandro Isaiah Gonzalez, 22, pleaded guilty to Hobbs ...
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United States of America v. Courtney Green
Sherman, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fatal fentanyl overdose
Denton County man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose
A Denton man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a fatal fentanyl overdose in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Court ...
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Gretchen Haist and Beth Kuhl v. Carol Maust and Laura Labair
Bad Axe, Michigan civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a probate and trust property dispute.
Gretchen Haist and Beth Kuhl, filed a combined complaint and petition requesting that respondents-appellees, Carol Maust and Laura LaBair, be examined about trust property pursuant to MCL 700.1205(1), and trust assets that were improperly distributed and should be returned pursuant to MCL 7 ...
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United States of America v. Jacqueline C. Romero
Philadelphia, PA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Violations of FAA Regulations
Consent Judgment Entered Against Philadelphia Drone Flyer For Violations of FAA Regulations
Michael DiCiurcio of Philadelphia, PA. operated small unmanned aircraft systems (“sUAS”) – commonly known as drones – unlawfully and unsafely in the Philadelphia area betw ...
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Priscilla I. Cardona v. Raymond J. Padilla
Danbury, Connecticut family law lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract dispute custody and visitation dispute.
The plaintiff, Priscilla I. Cardona, appeals from the judgment of the trial court awarding the defendant, Raymond J. Padilla,[1] who lives in Florida, primary physical custody of their minor child (child) and ordering visitation for the plaintiff with the child. On appe ...
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Alexa Pascual, et al. v. Tammy K. Perry
Litchfield, Connecticut real property lawyers represented the parties in a quite title action.
The plaintiffs, Alexa Pascual and Freiny Francisco sued Tammy K. Perry,seeking to quiet title, who counterclaimed alleging adverse possession. The plaintiffs claim that the court erroneously concluded that (1) the defendant's and her predecessor in title's use of the disputed area was open and visible; ...
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State of Connecticut v. Jose Ramos
New London, Connecticut, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.
Jose Ramos, who previously was convicted of murder in violation of General Statutes § 53a-54a and sentenced to sixty years of imprisonment, appeals from the judgment of the trial court dismissing his action against the defendant, the state of Connecticut (state), in which he sought declaratory and inj ...
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James Mitchell v. Commissioner of Correction
Vernon, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant in a habeas corpus action.
The petitioner, James Mitchell, appeals following the denial of his petition for certification to appeal from the judgment of the habeas court denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On appeal, the petitioner claims that the habeas court (1) abused its discretion in denying his petition for ...
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State of Oklahoma v. Joseph Frederick Johnson
Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM AFCF, in violation of 21 O.S. 1283 ...
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State of Oklahoma v. Shawn O. Havens
Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GREAT BODILY INJURY, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-904(B)(1);
RECKLESS DRIVING, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-901;
DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION / DUS, in violation of 47 O.S. 6-303(B);
UNSAFE LANE USE, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-309;
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FAILURE TO PAY TAXES DUE TO STATE, in violation of 47 ...
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State of Oklahoma v. Jay Thomas Coulter
Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:
AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-415(D)(4);
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE IN THE COMMISSIOIN OF A FELONY, in violation of 21 O.S. 1287;
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED DRUG WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-401(B)(2);
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ACQUIRE PROCEEDS FROM DRUG ACTIVITY ...
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State of Oklahoma v. Samule Alan Moore and Jourdin Edward Love
Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:
AGGRAVATED TRAFFICKING OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-415 (D)(4);
POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF A FELONY, in violation of 21 O.S. 1287;
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED DRUG WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-401-B2;
FAILURE TO PAY TAXES DUE TO STATE, in violat ...
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United States of America v. Oscar Navarro-Zepeda
Cedar Rapids, IA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of firearm by prohibited person; and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
Spencer, Iowa Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for Meth and Gun Convictions
Oscar Navarro-Zepeda, 43, from Spencer, Iowa, was sentenced on January 31, 2025, to 204 months’ i ...
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(02-03-2025 - IA)
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United States of America v. Madison Diane Kidd
Cedar Rapids, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of firearms and ammunition by a prohibited person.
Second Defendant to Federal Prison for Webster County Firearm Thefts
A woman who stole firearms during two burglaries she committed with a wanted fugitive was sentenced on January 31, 2025, to more than four years in federal prison.
Madi ...
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United States of America v. Sharmarke Omar Mohamed
Des Moines, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance containing fentanyl
Des Moines Man Sentenced to 204 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Charges
A Des Moines man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance containing fentanyl.
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William A. v. Clarksville-Montgomery System
Nashville, Tennessee civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Disabilities Education Act violation theory.
William A. is dyslexic and graduated from high school with a 3.4 grade-point average. Yet even then he could not read.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) offers federal money to states to
help them educate children with disabilities. 20 U.S.C. § 1400 ...
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United States of America v. Juan R. Grogan
Akron, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.
ury convicted Juan Grogan of possessing a firearm as a felon, possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute. At trial, the judge allowed the government to admit testimony about a series of statements that Grogan made during a proff ...
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United States of America v. James Henley
Indianapolis, IN criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing Nearly $3 Million and Five Indianapolis Homes
Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly $3 Million and Five Indianapolis Homes
James Henley, 35, of Greenwood, Indiana, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervi ...
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United States of America v. Donald Lee Collins
Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Child Sexual Abuse
Ft. Campbell Soldier Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Donald Lee Collins, 41, of Clarksville, Tennessee, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor and one count of attempted transfer of obscene material to an individual under ...
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United States of America v. Kaderion Stokes
Memphis, TN criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing 166 Firearms and for Possession of a “Switch”
Memphis Man Sentenced for Stealing 166 Firearms and for Possession of a “Switch”
Kaderion Stokes, 19, was indicted for theft of firearms and possession of a machinegun.
On September 9, 2023, approximately 166 firearms were stolen from a Fe ...
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United States of America v. Joshua M. Riley
Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with receiving bulk amounts of narcotics through the mail, illegally possessing firearms, smuggling drugs into Butler County Jail
Hamilton man sentenced to 15 years in prison for receiving bulk amounts of narcotics through the mail, illegally possessing firearms, smuggling drugs into Butler County Jail
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United States of America v. Joe Santakeye Jones
Jackson, Miss criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine
Canton Man Pleads Guilty to Possession With Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
A Canton man pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of methamphetamine near the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' Reservati ...
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