Las Vegas, Nevada, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with animal cruelty. Mitchell Fairbairn, 34, took Peachy the Flamingo from an animal sanctuary but did not harm the animal. He was arrested when he was getting ready to return the bird.

Las Vegas, Nevada criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, 14 kilograms (30 pounds) of suspected fentanyl, and more than 307 kilograms (677 pounds) of suspected methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. on October 13, 2026, a deputy with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop of

Billings, Montana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal re-entry after removal from the Unite States, in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1326. Armando Moreno-Moya, 32, and Agustin Balderas-Jimenez, 32, were pulled over by law enforcement on Aug. 4, 2026, after Montana Highway Patrol troopers flagged the vehicle for having expired registration. Upon checking identificatio

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343. For approximately two years between 2023 and 2025, Tahnya Hyung Shafer, 48, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, stole from her employer using multiple fraudulent schemes, including inflating her paychecks and causing apparently legitimate payments to vendors to be sent to her

Yakima, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assaulting a federal officer in violation of 18 U.S.C. 111. In 2023, Alfredo Gallegos Guillen was charged in the State of Idaho with multiple criminal offenses. Guillen failed to appear for court hearings and warrants were issued for his arrest. While on warrant status, Guillen was arrested and convicted in Washi

San Diego, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1344. money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1957, and identity theft, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1028. Hasan Korkmaz, the owner and operator of San Diego Logistics Group Inc., a Santee trucking company, admitted that he obtained names, dates of birth, social security

Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States by making false statements in connection with health care matters, in violation of 18 U.S.C., 371, attempted to conspiracy to commit mail fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349, and conspiracy to pay and receive health care kickbacks, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 371. Reported by:

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer Glen Graham represented the Defendant trafficking in illegal drugs in violation of 63 O.S. 2-415(B), which provides: B. Except as otherwise authorized by the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, it shall be unlawful for any person to: 1. Knowingly distribute, manuf

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with indecent exposure, in violation of 1021, which provides: A. Every person who willfully and knowingly either: 1. Lewdly exposes his or her person or genitals in any public place, or in any place where there are present other persons to be offended or annoyed thereby; provided, however, for purposes of this section

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making, possessing, or displaying a false ID, in violation of 21 O.S. 1550.41(C), which provides: C. It is a Class D1 felony offense for any person: 1. To create, publish or otherwise manufacture an identification document, identification card or identification certificate or facsimile thereof, or to create, manu

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer Megan Wagner represented the Defendant charged with second degree arson, in violation of 21 O.S. 1402, and conspiracy to commit a felon, in violation of 21 O.S. 421 C,

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance, in violaiion of 63 O.S. 2-402B, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation 63 O.S. 2-405. 63 O.S. 2-402 provides: B. 1. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by confinement for not more than one (1) year and by a fin

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant accused of violating the conditions of supervised release.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer https://www.morelaw.com/lawyers/132200/kent-morlan/ represented the Defendant charged with unauthorized use of a credit card, in violation of 21 O.S. 1550.20, which provides: A person who, with intent to defraud (a) the issuer, (b) a person or organization providing money, goods, services or anything else of value, or (c) any other person, uses for t

Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with two counts of hate crime, and one count of institutional vandalism, all class 2 felony offenses. On January 30, 2026, surveillance video showed Shahid Hussain, age 43, of Niles, Illinois, enter the Northwestern campus drawing swastikas and other Nazi symbols on numerous signs and other university property. The vi

East St. Louis, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interstate communications with a threat to injure, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 875, and cyberstalking, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2261. Rustin A. Berkshire, 40, of Vincennes, Indiana, a former student of McKendree University communicated a threat to injure students in a mass shooting. Having received several

Chicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyers represeted the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343. Antonio Ross and others paid kickbacsk to the former Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Superintendent. The Defendant admitted that he paid kickbacks to District 65’s then-Superintendent, DEVON HORTON, in exchange for Horton’s efforts to steer District 65 contrac

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Deputy Joel Streicher of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office caused a fatal auto acci- dent while on patrol in his unmarked sheriff’s vehicle. Driving within the speed limit, he approached a controlled intersection as the light turned yellow and then red. But he

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography. Kayvan Karya Rasolkhani engaged in online communications with an undercover FBI agent in which he discussed intentions to sexually assault two fictitious girls offered by the agent. On October 15, 2025, the FBI executed search warrants on Rasolkhani’s person, vehicle, resi

Muskogee, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant with Unlawful Reentry of Removed Alien, 18 U.S.C. 1326. On September 3, 2026, Fernando Javier Becerra-Del Rio, age 32, a Mexican national, an alien, was found in the Eastern District of Oklahoma without obtaining the express consent of the Secretary of Homeland Security to reapply for admission to the United States after hav

Auburn, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted lewd and lascivious acts on a minor under 14 and communicating with a minor with the intent commit an unlawful sexual offense. Paige Grant McQuay, a former Fresno police sergeant, age 56, was arrested by the Roseville Police Department in a sting operation that resulted in the arrest of 19 total indivi

Fresno, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Julian Charles McElhaney, age 27, fatally shot his father, William McElhaney, 55, and mother, Sylvia McElhaney, 64, in 2022. Under California law, a killing is classified as first-degree murder if it meets any of the following criteria: • Willful, Deliberate, and Premeditated: The defendant acted

Pawhuska, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possessino of controlled drug with intent to distribute. In Oklahoma, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute is classified as a felony under 63 O.S. § 2-401. This law prohibits knowingly or intentionally distrib

Pawhuska, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree burglary. Under Oklahoma law (Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1435), second-degree burglary is defined as breaking and entering into an unoccupied dwelling, commercial building, structure, room, booth, tent, railroad car, vehicle, vessel, or forcibly opening a coin-operated or vending machine with the inten

Seattle, Washington, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343, and money laundering, in violation of 18 U,S,C 1957. Cristian Popescu, 46, of Bothell, Washington, claimed to own and operate a Bellevue company called Followone, Inc. Popescu claimed the company had an internet platform that was both an online global marketplace and

Portland, Oregon, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343 Daejon Labrayae Love, age 35, from Sacramento, California, represented himself to be a wealthy real estate investor or a current or former NFL playes.

San Jose, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C.2252. Denis Shevchenko, 45, of Gilroy, California, formerly employed as a community service officer (CSO) with the San Jose Police Department (SJPD), possessed child pornography. Prior to serving as a CSO, Shevchenko worked as a police officer for SJPD

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and securities fraud. Joshua Wander, the founder and former CEO of 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm, schemed to defraud the lenders and investors of 777 Partners. As part of his plea, Wamder agreed to forfeit at least $500,000,000 in proceeds from his illegal scheme. Wander, the

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with second degree murder. Angelo Lacirignola was driving drunk and went the wrong way down an off-ramp at I-244 and Sheridan, entered oncoming traffic with his headlights off and hit Fredie Hunter head-on.

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal, defense lawyer represented the Defense represented the Defendant charged with Making Obscene, Threatening, or Harassing Electronic Communication (misdemeanor) in violation of 21 O.S.2011, § 1172.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, in violation of 21 O.S. 11-902.P1, Class: B3. D. Any person who is convicted of a violation of driving under the influence while also committing one of more of the following acts: 1. Driving, operating, or being in actual physical control of a motor v

Los Angeles, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree murder. On Aug. 8, 2001, Jahon Terez Smith, age 50, drove through the 13100 block of South Willowbrook Avenue, intending to kill rival gang members, as both he and his front passenger fired guns from the car. Stephen Murphy, 25, had his 2-year-old daughter, Kali, in his arms as they fled from th

Los Angeles, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in a series of fraud schemes that caused nearly $5 million in losses to federal COVID 19 relief and small business lending programs. Sarkis Sarkisyan, a.k.a. “Samuel Shaw,” 38, of North Hollywood, fabricated businesses, payrolls, IRS tax forms, and financial records to obtain federally backed

San Diego, California criminal defense lawyers represented for people charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Four people were arrested on felony drug-related charges as part of the investigation, while one was also charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor possession of an unserialized gun, according to a complaint filed in San Diego Superior Court. The seizures,

San Diego, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bringing in aliens without Presentation for Financial Gain, Conspiracy to Bring Certain Aliens, in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1324. Isaac Jimenez, lived in Escondido before moving to Tijuana, and was involved in alien smuggling for years before joining the organization in 2024. He was convicted of alien-smuggling

Tucson, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with second degree murder. Joseph Clark beat his wife Noelle Clark, hit her with a belt, and stabbed her in the chest in a child’s bedroom. He then dragged her through the home to the garage, where he ran over her body with the car. She had tire marks on her arms. To convict someone of second-degree murder, the stat

Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, Bank Fraud, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Materially False Statement During the Acquisition of a Firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922. Mohammed Maio, 44, of Phoenix, conspired to fraudulently obtain and misuse multiple Payc

Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree murder, first degree assault and two counts of armed criminal action. The evidence established that David A. Harris and another man had broken into an apartment, shot and killed one victim, and wounded a second victim. At trial, the State relied on a confession that Harris gave to police short

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1344. Judtih A. Hetzell, age 64, , the former business manager for a non-profit guardianship agency based in the Western District of Pennsylvania, fraudulently drafted checks against individuals’ bank accounts to which the agency had access as a provider of guardianshi

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with lewd molestation. The Tulsa Police Department executed a search warrant on Ramon Salvidar's cell phone in and found secret videos of people undressing inside a tanning salon.

Bolivar, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making terrorist threats, in violation of § 574.120. On February 8, 2025, Defendant messaged a co-worker and friend (Friend) via Facebook Messenger. Although they were not always employed at the same location, Defendant and Friend had worked together for "six or seven months" at "Fast 'N Friendly" convenience st

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with felony murder, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.. Angelo C. Lacirignola.drove the wrong way on I-244 causing an accident that killed Fredie Hunter, age 64, of Catoosa. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 44-year-old man drove the wrong way on I-244 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.22. Under Oklahoma law, secon

Omaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of meth, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846. Maria Asuncion Gonzalez, 41, of Omaha, Nebraska, was charged as a result of her involvement with a Mexico source of supply of methamphetamine who supplies the Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa, areas with methamphetamine via

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922. In January of this year, Jorge Ramos, age 37, wearing a black facemask, was driving a car with dealer plates and had attempted to evade law enforcement numerous times, speeding away when detectives activated their lights

Fargo, North Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government property, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 641. From August 10, 2021, to January 31, 2026, Zachary Paul Femling, age 34, from Fargo, North Dakota falsely obtained his deceased relative’s Social Security Administration Disability Insurance Benefits. During the four-and-a-half-year period, Femling

Minneapolis, Minnesota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aiding and abetting interfernce with commerce by robbery, in violation with 18 U.S.C. 2. Eric Maurice Holliday learned that a package containing approximately 10 pounds of marijuana would be delivered by a commercial package delivery service to a home in Maplewood, Minnesota. On or about April 19, 2024, the d

Des Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with attempted and conspiracy to commit mail fraud, in violation of 18 u.S.C. 1349. Chijioke Timothy Odimegwu, 25, and Harafat Mogaji, 26, both of whom were members of the United States Air Force at the time, attacked business victims across the United States with email “spamming” and phishing campaigns to steal u

Joplin, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession and transportation of a firearm, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 922. Skylar Wyrick, 36, of Carthage, Missouri, illegally possessed a firearm by a convicted felon. On Oct. 3, 2025, Wyrick was contacted by law enforcement during a traffic stop for failing to display a front license plate. During that

St. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful conduct with respect to documents in furtherance of forced labor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1589. Venkatesh Sattaru, 38, confiscated or concealed immigration paperwork while obtaining the labor or services of a person by means of serious harm or threats of serious harm and one count of theft of governm

Sayre, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robbery in the first degree robbery, in violation of 21 O.S. 791. Kenneth Edgar Meschew, was accused of taking, stealing and carrying away from the said victim, by use of force and fear the sum of $120 in lawful money of the United States. The information charges a crime conjointly committed by `Bill Ridgway and

Fayetteville, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of more than 50 grams of meth, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. Jorge Hoyos-Lopez, age 35, distributed methamphetamine in and around Northwest Arkansas. On two separate occasions, the DEA conducted covert controlled purchases of methamphetamine directly from Hoyos-Lopez, each consisting of one qua

Little Rock, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343. Angela M. Hoover, age 46, of Benton, Arkansas, was a certified public accountant, was initially hired as the administrator of a medical clinic located in Central Arkansas. Hoover was eventually promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the clinic.

Madison, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with transporting a minor with the intent to use her sexually, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2423. From April 2024 through February 2026, Creighton Mithaugen, age 38, from Faribault, Minnesota, chatted with what he believed to be a 14 or 15-year-old girl, when in reality he was chatting with an undercover law enforcement

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to launder money instruments in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956, Ankurkumas Patele, age 44, of Brookfield, Wisconsin, engaged in a money laundering conspiracy

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with , ASSAULT AND BATTERY UPON A POLICE OFFICER, in violation of 21 O.S. 646, 649-649.2, 650 and , OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER, in violation of 21 O.S. 540.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with larceny of an automobile, in violation of 21 O.S. 1720

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking in illegal drugs - meth, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-415 and unlawful possession of parahernalis, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-415(C)(4)(a), 2-416.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with maintaining a place for keeping, and/or selling controlled drugs, in violation of 63 O.S. 2-401 et seq.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma lawyer sued his client on a breach of contract theory claiming that the defendant owed him $285,000. In May 2021, Mr. Riebold hired the Helms Law Firm to represent him in a custody dispute between himself and his ex-wife, including an appeal of the divorce decree. As a part of this representation, Mr. Riebold signed a contract which provided that the services of Mr. Hel

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with aggravated murder. Aliyah Hnderson, age 28, charged with two counts of aggravated murder for killing two young girls whose bodies were found in buried in suitcases. The bodies of the two girls were discovered Monday, March 2, in suitcases partially buried in shallow graves near Ginn Academy by a dog walker. Und