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United States of America v. Tanya M. Aboseada

East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 12 counts of wire fraud

Florida Woman Sentenced to Prison for Financially Exploiting Her Grandmother



A southern Illinois judge sentenced a Florida wo

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United States of America v. Louis R. Ross, Sr.

East St. Louis, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of wire fraud

ALDI Executive and Southern Illinois Contractor Sentenced for Rigging Construction Project Bids, Ordered to P

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The People v. Johnny Jerome Wilford


San Diego, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with false imprisonment by force.




In 2012, Wilford pleaded guilty to one count of false imprisonment by force (§§ 236, 237; count 3) and admitted a prison prior enhancement (former § 667.5, subd. (b)) arising from a 2010 conviction for assault with a semi-automatic firearm. The trial

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State of Minnesota v. GoodLeap, LLC


Minneapolis, Minnesota consumer fraud lawyers represented the Defendants.



The State of Minnesota (“the State”), filed this case in Hennepin County District Court against four Defendants that market loans to residential consumers for the purchase and installation of solar panels on their homes. Generally, the State alleges that the Defendants violated Minnesota consu

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United States of America v. Daniel Avendano-Silva and Yesica Villanueava-Martinez


Honolulu, Hawaii immigration criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with being in the United States without authorization.




Petitioners came separately to the United States from Mexico as minors. Both entered without legal authorization and remain here illegally, having been in the United States for decades. They have three children born in the

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United States of America v. Nathaniel Wills

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Embezzling Nearly One Million Dollars from his Employer

Anderson Accountant Sentenced to Over Three Years in Federal Prison for Embezzling Nearly One Million Dollars from his Employer

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United States of America v. Martins Tochukwu Chidiobi

cty, st criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Using Inmates’ Stolen Identities in International Fraud Scheme

Former Correctional Officers Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Using Inmates’ Stolen Identities in International Fraud Scheme

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United States of America v. Christopher C. Brown

Memphis, TN criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $5.9 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme

Cordova Man Sentenced in Connection with $5.9 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme



Christopher C. Brown, 47, of Cordova, Tennes

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United States of America v. Stephanie Collins

Lexington, KY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Healthcare Fraud

Former Eastern Kentucky Pharamacist Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud



A Corbin, Ky., woman and former pharmacist, Stephanie Collins, 57, has b

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United States of America v. Richard Sollars

Detroit, Michigan criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bribery Conspiracy

Former Taylor Mayor Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years in Prison for Bribery Conspiracy



Richard Sollars was sentenced to 71 months in prison

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State of Oklahoma v. Eddie J. Ashmore


Fayetteville, Arkansas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree domestic abuse.




Eddie Ashmore was charged with second-degree domestic battering, first-degree false imprisonment, and first-degree terroristic threatening for events that occurred during several days of Thanksgiving week in 2020. He was tried before a jury and convic

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The State of Oklahoma v. Brittney Jo Wallace


Claremore, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with enabling child abuse.



Brittney Jo Wallace, was charged by Information in the District Court of Rogers County, Case No. CF-2016-461, with Enabling Child Abuse (Counts 1 & 2) ( 21 O.S.2011, § 843.5(B) ) and Child Neglect (Count 3) ( 21 O.S.2011, § 843.5(C) ). On April 16, 2017, the Honor

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United States of America v. Grotez Simpson

Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bomb Threat Hoax Made Against Amtrak

New York Native Sentenced to Three Years for Bomb Threat Hoax Made Against Amtrak



Grotez Simpson of New York C

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United States of America v. Tomeka Glenn, a/k/a “Tomeka Harris” and “Tomeka Davis”

Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraudulently Obtaining And Attempting To Obtain More Than $3 Million In Covid-19 Cares Act Loans

Windsor Mill Woman Sentenced To Over Five Years’ Imprisonment In Connection With Conspiracy Involving Fra

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United States of America v. Giuseppina “Josephine” Leone

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with PPP and RRF Loan Fraud

Former Montgomery County Restaurant Owner Sentenced to 21 Months’ Imprisonment for PPP and RRF Loan Fraud



Giuseppina

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State of Georgia v. Leilani Simon


Savannah, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.


Leilani Simon was accused of killing her 20-month-old toddler son Quinton Simon on October 5, 2022, and was indicted on 19 charges, including malice murder, felony murder, concealing the death of another and making false statements in the death of her son.

The child's body was

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United States of America v. Michelle Denise Johnston

Beaumont, Texas making and subscribing a false return and aiding and assisting in the preparation of a fraudulent returns criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.



Michaelle Denise Johnston, age 42, was a was a paid tax return preparer who was working at Allen and Johnston Tax Service (AJTS), in Beaumont. In 2011, Johnston and Yolanda Allen Morris formed AJTS. Ea

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State of Oklahoma v. C.J.H.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with:
OBTAINING MONEY/PROPERTY OR SIGNATURE UNDER FALSE PRETENSES, in violation of 21 O.S. 1542(A).

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United States of America v. Frank Lynold Mercado


Charlotte, North Carolina fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


From July 2019 to December 2022, Frank Lynold Mercado, ate 27, of Charlotte, executed an investment fraud scheme in which he caused more than 100 investors to sustain nearly $700,000 in losses. Mercado induced the victims – many of whom were his friends, former co-workers, and other s

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Leda Health Corporation v. Jay Robert Inslee


Seattle, Washington civil litigation lawyer sought a preliminary injunction against the Defendant.



Leda Health is a company known for developing Early Evidence Kits (“EEKs”)- products that allegedly enable sexual assault survivors to “self-collect and store evidence such as DNA” if they are unable or unwilling to seek a traditional forensic medical examination. (

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United States of America v. Tommy Hawkins


Camden, New Jersey conspiracy to help individuals obtain at least 38 fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling approximately $5 million criminal defense lawyer.


Bank Manager Coordinated a Multistate COVID-19 Relief Program Fraud Scheme.


Tommy Hawkins, age 61, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud conspiracy.


In

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United States of America v. Giuseppina "Josephine" Leone


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PPP and RRF loan fraud criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


Former Montgomery County Restaurant Owner Sentenced to 21 Months’ Imprisonment for PPP and RRF Loan Fraud.


Giuseppina "Josephine: Leone, age 62, of North Wales, Pennsylvania was charged by indictment on May 16, 2024, with three counts of wire fraud for making f

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United States of America v. Jonathan Moynahan Larmore


New York City, New York securities fraud charge criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


Florida Man Convicted Of $77 Million Tender Offer Fraud.


Jonathan Moynahan Laremore, was convicted of tender offer fraud and securities fraud in connection with LARMORE’s announcement of a fake tender offer to manipulate the stock price of WeWork, Inc. (“WeWork

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United States of America v. Hophine Bwosinde


Wichita, Kansas preparation and filing of false tax returns criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


Hophine Bwosinde, of Lenexa, operated Ambroseli Professional Services, a tax preparation business. From 2018 through 2022, Bwosinde prepared and filed false tax returns on behalf of his clients by either inflating legitimate business expenses or by claiming losses

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State of Oklahoma v. Jamarrea Trevon Shepard

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with false declaration of ownership in pawn in violation of 21 O.S. 1512(C)(2), which provides:

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, acting either as principal or agent to sell to any person, firm or corporation any fruit tree or fruit trees, plants or shrubs representing same to be thrifty or

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