STATE OF OHIO v. ELLIOTT J. CHERRY

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Elliott Cherry with one count of child endangering and one count of murder charges. This is the third time this case has been before this Court. In our most recent decision, this Court set forth the procedural background of this case as follows: In 2001, a jury found Mr. Cherry guilty of one count of child endangering and one count of murd ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. TYRELL T. DUMAS

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Tyrell Dumas with a aggravated robbery charge. } On the evening of May 8, 2019, N.J. drove his friend J.H. from his home in Spencer, Ohio to a nearby town to purchase marijuana, which J.H. planned to resell to a contact made by another acquaintance, D.S. When N.J. and J.H. returned to J.H.’s residence, a car was waiting in the driveway. D ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. TYREE LEWIS

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Tyree Lewis with appealing his classification him as a Tier II sex offender. The victim’s mother (“Y.F.”) was in an on-and-off relationship with Mr. Lewis through the years. The victim (“K.F.”) is Y.F.’s daughter, who by all accounts was a troubled teenager residing at different homes during different stretches of time, includin ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. JERRY CRAWFORD

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Jerry Crawford with a turn on red charge. Around 11:00 p.m. on July 9, 2018, the vehicle Crawford was driving collided with a vehicle driven by 18-year-old S.K. No injuries were reported. As a result of the collision, Crawford was charged with violating R.C. 4511.13(C). R.C. 4511.13(C)(1)(b) states that, “[e]xcept when a traffic control ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. BRYAN PECK

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Bryan Peck with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual battery, and three counts of gross sexual imposition charges. During the timeframe relevant to this appeal, Mr. Peck was the stepfather of W.S. He and W.S.’s mother lived in an apartment along with W.S. and her two brothers. Because the apartment had only one bedroom, the three ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. MICHAEL CALHOUN

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Michael Calhoun with appealing his felonious-assault convictions. This appeal involves the non-fatal shooting of the victim, who was seated in the backseat of an SUV when Mr. Calhoun allegedly fired several shots at the SUV, one of which struck the victim in the shoulder. Mr. Calhoun was charged with four counts of felonious assault, all w ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. BRANDON Q. QUINN

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Brandon Quinn with 11 counts of gross sexual imposition charges. In 2017, Quinn was indicted on 11 counts of gross sexual imposition. The first two counts were charged as third-degree felonies as those incidents were alleged to have occurred in 2007 when the victim was less than thirteen years of age. The nine additional counts were charged ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. KEVIN JAMISON

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Kevin Jamison with one count of rape and one count of sexual battery charge. H.R. testified that she met Mr. Jamison through an online dating site where he went by the name Calvin. After exchanging messages with Mr. Jamison for several weeks, they decided to meet each other. Mr. Jamison told her that he was staying at a hotel in Canton and ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. DARNELL DAVIS

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Darnell Davis for having a weapon while under disability charge. Mr. Davis was indicted for having a weapon while under disability, under R.C. 2923.13(A)(2), which prohibits anyone who “has been convicted of any felony offense of violence” from “knowingly acquir[ing], hav[ing], carry[ing], or us[ing] any firearm” unless the person ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

MEREDITH GATLIN v. COY HARMON

Akron, Ohio - Parental rights attorney represented Meredith Gatlin with an allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, an order for retroactive child support, and a current child support order. Mother and Defendant-Appellee, Coy Harmon (“Father”), are the parents of M.H., born in July 2010, and C.H., born in October 2014. The two never married, but they resided together for most o ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. PHIL D. MILLS

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Phil D. Mills with f aggravated burglary with an accompanying firearm specification, aggravated robbery with an accompanying firearm specification, and having weapons while under disability charges. In 2017, a jury found Mr. Mills guilty of aggravated burglary with an accompanying firearm specification, aggravated robbery with an accompanyin ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - OH)

United States of America v. Loren D. Sherwood

Denver, Colorado unlawfully prescribing drugs charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Loren D. Sherwood, a former physician at Dave Sherwood Family Medicine in Ridgway, Colorado, who was charged with unlawfully prescribing controlled substances without a medical license in violation of federal law. Dr. Sherwood’s medical license with the State of Colorado expired on April 30, 2017 ... More $0 (06-20-2021 - CO)

United States of America v. Jose Mario Quintero Beltran

Fresno, California possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Jose Mario Quintero Beltran, 31, of Bakersfield, was charged with possessing with the intent to distribute larege amounts of fentanyl, cocaine. On March 31, Quintero Beltran arranged to meet a customer at a Bakersfield shopping mall and sell him 20, ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - CA)

United States of America v. Andrew Chapin

San Francisco, California wire fraud, bank fraud and securities fraud charges criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Andrew Chapin was charged with wire fraud, bank fraud and securities fraud. Chapin, 33, of San Francisco, started a company in Boston that he moved to San Francisco in 2016 and renamed Benja Inc. Chapin was CEO of Benja. Benja was a digital advertising company that provi ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - CA)

STATE OF OHIO v. MARQUIS JACKSON

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Marquis Jackson with a aggravated robbery, robbery, theft, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor charges. In 2017, Jackson was arrested on an outstanding registered warrant issued in June 2013, in Cleveland M.C. No. 2013CRA017937.1 He was subsequently indicted on charges of aggravated robbery, robbery, theft, and contributing t ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. DEVAUGHNTE RICE

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Devaughnte Rice with a weapons while under disability charge. In January 2019, Rice and his codefendants, David Wagner (“Wagner”) and Richard Pinson, Jr. (“Pinson”), were named in a 12-count indictment, charging them with aggravated murder in violation of R.C. 2903.01(B), (Count 1); attempted murder in violation of R.C. 2923.02 ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. DAVID FIELDS

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented David Fields with a aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and having weapons while under disability charges. In 2017, Fields was charged in a seven-count indictment along with two codefendants, Cleveland Gresham (“Gresham”) and Demetrius Clardy (“Clardy”), as follows: Counts 1 and 3 ─ aggravated robbery with one- and threeyear fire ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - OH)

United States of America v. Tyrome Lewis, a/k/a "Boobie"

Los Angeles, California interfere with commerce by robbery, one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, two counts of interference with commerce by robbery, two counts of possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, and two counts of knowingly using and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Tyrome Lewis, 26, a.k.a. “Boob ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - CA)

United States of America v. Ruben Andre Garcia

San Diego, California conspiracy to use force, fraud and coercion to produce adult pornography charge criminal defense lawyer represented Rubin Andre Garcia, age 31, the owners of the adult websites GirlsDoPorn (GDP) and GirlsDoToys (GDT) to recruit young women to appear in sex videos for adult websites using force, fraud, and coercion. From approximately 2013 to 2017, Garcia worked as a recruite ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - CA)

United States of America v. Kevin Thomas Kerr

Phoenix, Arizona making threats in interstates commerce charge criminal defense lawyer represented Kevin Thomas Kerr, age 51, charged with Making Threats in Interstate Commerce. On March 6, 2020, as part of an ongoing series of harassing communications, which included anti-Semitic slurs, Kerr called the victim in Arizona and left a voicemail threatening to injure and kill him. Federal investigato ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - AZ)

State of Michigan v. Eric L. Maner, Jr.

Saginaw, Michigan assault by strangulation charge criminal defense lawyer represented Eric L. Maner, Jr., age 29, who brutally beat and stabbed the mother of his child in 2018. The attack lasted more than an an hour with the victim suffering more than 14 puncture wounds, a shattered orbital bone, a deep would over her eye leaving the muscle exposed, a partially ripped-off ear and injuries to her ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - MI)

State of Iowa v. Michael McKinney

Des Moines, IA: Assault and battery with dangerous weapon charge and attempted murder criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Michael McKinney, age 26, who fired a handgun at a carful of Black girls who were arguing with pro-Trump agitators near the Iowa Capitol Building in December of 2020. McKinney was heavily armed and wearing body armor. ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - IA)

United States of America v. Kenneth R. Hubert

Kansas City, Missouri threatening to assault a United States official charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Kenneth R. Hubert, age 63, was charged with threatening to lynch a Black congressman the day after the January 6th siege at the U.S. Capitol and a Jewish congressman in 2019. ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - MO)

STATE OF OKLAHOMA, Plaintiff, v. JOSE JORGE CARILLO DURAN, Defendant.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with: Count # 1. Count as Filed: FE2M, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN GREAT BODILY INJURY WHILE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-904, B.1 Date of Offense: 01/27/2013 Party Name Disposition Information CARILLO DURAN, JOSE JORGE Disposed: CONVICTION, 06/09/2021. Guilty Plea Count as Disposed: ... More $0 (06-19-2021 - OK)

United States of America v. Douglas D. Smith

Albuquerque, New Mexico involuntary manslaughter in Indian Country charge criminal defense lawyers represented Defendant,Douglas Smith, 71, of Española, New Mexico. In the early morning hours of May 5, 2018, Smith shot a woman he believed was trying to break into his mother’s camper trailer. Smith walked outside his residence to investigate a motion sensor alarm, armed with a .22 caliber handg ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - NM)

United States of America v. Matthew Scott White

St. Paul, Minnesota arson charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. On May 28,2020 Matthew Scott White, 31, entered the Enterprise Rent-A-Car building located in St. Paul, Minnesota and started a fire in the back office that completely destroyed the building. White fueled the fire by throwing papers and other flammable items onto the flames. As White exited the building, he told bysta ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - MN)

United States of America v. Lamar Harris

Davenport, Iowa conspiracy to distribute drugs charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Lamar Harris, age 37, of Burlington, was charged for Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances. Harris was found to have been involved in a long-standing conspiracy to distribute significant quantities of controlled substances, with his involvement dating back to 2011. Harris has a history o ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - IA)

United States of America v. Dustin Boone and Christopher Myers

St. Louis, Missouri aiding and abetting the deprivation of the civil rights of another under color of law charged criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant to beat up an undercover cop. Dustin Boone, 37, of St. Louis, Missouri was charged with one count of aiding and abetting the deprivation of civil rights under color of law of undercover police officer Luther Hall. The jury was undecided on ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - MO)

United States of America v. Levell Baltimore, Jr.

Little Rock, Arkansas social security fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Levell Baltimore, Jr., 45, was with social security disability fraud by wrongfully collecting $250,000 in benefits. In 2005, Baltimore applied for Social Security benefits and claimed to be disabled. He filled out a form stating he could not work or leave his house. He cited seasonal allergie ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - AR)

United States of America v. Diego Vargas

Chicago, Illinois maliciously attempting to damage and destroy a building by means of an explosive device criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant. Diego Vargas threw a lit explosive device through the window of Egg Harbor Cafe in Naperville, Ill., resulting in two explosions. Vargas, 26, of Aurora, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of maliciously attempting to damage and destroy a build ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - IL)

State of Missouri v. Mark and Patricia McCloskey

St. Louis, Missouri misdemeanor harassment charge criminal defense lawyer represented St. Louis, Missouri lawyer Mark McCloskey and his wife Patricia who stood in their front yard brandishing a rife and a pistol as a mostly African-American protest group wanted through their neighborhood. They were charged with fourth degree assault. ... More $0 (06-18-2021 - MO)

STATE OF OHIO v. BRADLEY HICKMAN

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Bradley Hickman with three counts of nonsupport of dependents charges. In May 2019, Hickman was indicted on three counts of nonsupport of dependents in violation of R.C. 2919.21(B), felonies of the fifth degree. The counts alleged that Hickman “abandon[ed], or fail[ed] to provide support as established by a court order to D.P. (DOB 12/4/ ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. DENNIS BRIGGS

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Dennis Briggs with af four counts of criminal trespass charges. Following two bench trials, set approximately one month apart, the Wayne County Municipal Court found Mr. Briggs guilty of four counts of criminal trespass in violation of R.C. 2911.21(A)(3). Mr. Briggs, a homeless individual, was pro se, or without counsel, at both trials. 2 ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. GEVONTE D. HUNTER

Akron, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Gevonte D. Hunter with appealing the judgment of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas regarding the denial of a motion for new trial. In State v. Hunter, 9th Dist. Summit No. 26610, 2014-Ohio-910, ¶ 2-3, (“Hunter I”) this Court summarized Mr. Hunter’s charges and sentence as follows: On July 19, 2011, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Sali ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. ARMELL WRIGHT

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Armell Wright with a one count of rape charge. On April 25, 2019, a Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted Wright on one count of rape, a felony of the first degree, in violation of R.C. 2907.02(A)(1)(b). This charge arose from an alleged incident that took place in 2001, when Wright was 19 years old and the alleged victim was 12 years ol ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. ADOLPH N. GAMBLE

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Adolph Gamble with trafficking, drug possession, having weapons while under a disability, and possessing criminal tools charges. Gamble was indicted on seven counts, including trafficking, drug possession, having weapons while under a disability, and possessing criminal tools. He ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking, a ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. BRADLEY DELVALLIE

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Bradley Delvallie with a aggravated robbery charge. On November 26, 2019, defendant-appellant Bradley Delvallie (“Delvallie”) pleaded guilty and was sentenced on one count of aggravated robbery, R.C. 2911.01(A)(1), a first-degree felony. Delvallie’s sole challenge on appeal is to the constitutionality of his sentence imposed purs ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. CRONIE W. LLOYD

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Cronie W. Lloyd with murder and felonious assault charges. In February 2019, Lloyd was named in a two-count indictment, charging him with murder in violation of R.C. 2903.02(B), and felonious assault in violation of R.C. 2903.11(A)(1), with notice of prior conviction and repeat violent offender specifications. The indictment stemmed fr ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. MICHAEL A. STOKER

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Michael A. Stoker with a domestic violence charge. In August 2019, 70-year-old Stoker was arrested for committing offenses against his wife, D.S., and the trial court issued a domestic violence temporary protection order. In September 2019, Stoker was indicted in Cuyahoga C.P. No. CR-19-643227 for four offenses occurring in January and ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)

STATE OF OHIO v. MATTHEW MILLER

Cleveland, Ohio - Criminal defense attorney represented Matthew Miller with rape and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor chargeS. This case stems from an alleged incident that occurred on April 4, 2002. A.N., who was 14 years old at the time, alleged that Miller raped her in a van on the west side of Cleveland. A.N.’s mother called 911 that day to report her daughter missing. The police ... More $0 (06-17-2021 - OH)