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State of Missouri v. Samuel Bailey

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree murder, first-degree burglary, Assault 1st Degree Or Attempt - Serious Physical Injury Or Special

Samuel Bailey, 74, broke into into Gail Keys’ house and opening fire while she stood on her front porch with police officers at around 11:30 p.m. July 4, 2021.

Earlier that night,

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United States of America v. Claude Coleman

Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with or two counts of drug trafficking, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C), possession of a firearm by a felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), and use of a
firearm during drug trafficking, id. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i).

Late on a May evening in Cleveland, officers approached a man drinking alcohol on a sidewalk in v

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United States of America v. Raphael Ross

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with : (1) possession of a firearm as a felon,4 in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1); (2) possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841; and (3) possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A).

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United States of America v. Terrance Michael Ciszek a/k/a DrMonster

Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted purchases on illicit online marketplace

Federal grand jury returns superseding indictment against Buffalo Police detective for attempted purchases on illicit online marketplace

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United States of America v. Shantel Marie Powell

Pensacola, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug And Firearm charge

HUSBAND AND WIFE CONVICTED OF FEDERAL CHARGES RELATING TO DRUG AND FIREARM INVESTIGATION




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Mubbrika S. Brown and Alquddus Brown v. Carl McMillion and John Rainey

Mobile, Alabama pro se Plaintiffs attempted to represent themselves with a lawyer in an employment discrimination case.

Ms. Brown is a former Walmart employee. Her twin
brother, Mr. Brown, has power of attorney over her estate. To-
gether, the Browns brought twelve claims against two Walmart
executives, CEO Carl McMillon and CFO John Rainey, for alleged
offenses that occur

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United States of America v. Jeffrey Paul Vappie, II, LaToya Cantrell

New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell and Former NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie Indicted for Fraud and Obstruction of Justice


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United States of America v. Servando Gómez Martínez

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Importation

Mexican Cartel Leader Servando Gomez-Martinez In U.S. Custody On Drug Importation Charge




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Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice v. Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau and Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners

Tulsa, Oklahoma social justice lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking public records.

PETITION:

COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Inc., ("Plaintiff'), and brings this action against Defendants, Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau ("Bureau'2.); and Tulsa County Board of County Commissioners ("BOCC"), for violations of the Oklahoma:

Open

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United States of America v. Jeremy Dustin Parke

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with
three counts for sexual abuse of a minor.

Each count was punishable by a different sentence: Count One carried a maximum sentence of fifteen years, Count Two carried a maximum of two years, and Count Three carried a minimum of fifteen years and a
maximum of life imprisonment.

On June 17, 20

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United States of America v. Peggy Lee Cantrell

Asheville, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Administration

Federal Indictment Charges Woman With Defrauding FEMA After Tropical Storm Helene


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United States of America v. Diego Fagundez

Montgomery, Alabama criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846.

Generally, a statement made by an out-of-court witness that
is offered into evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted in
the statement is inadmissible hearsay. United States v

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United States of America v. Raul Guzman

Albuquerque, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.

In September 2022, Albuquerque Police Officers Walker Marion and
Alex Castellano accompanied Christopher Armenta, a city code enforcement
supervisor, to inspect Mr. Cannon’s property for compliance with Albuquerque’s
housing code. Upon entering

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United States of America v. Iovanny Castro-Camacho

Tacoma, Washingtoncriminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seaking a sentencing reduction under r 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) and forcompassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A).

When the U.S. Sentencing Commission amends the Guidelines and makes it retroactive, a district court can reduce a defendant’s sentence based on that amended provision, pursuant to 18 U.S

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United States of America v. Carlos Adolfo Haeckermann Cardenas

San Francisco, California criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firearms Offenses, including Unlawfully Possessing a Machine Gun

Founder of Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club Stockton Charged with Firearms Offenses, including Unlawfully Possessing a Machine Gun

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United States of America v. Daniel Lee Jumper

Tulsa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault of an intimate partner in Indiana Country.

In March 2023, Mr. Jumper pleaded guilty to one count of assault of an
intimate partner in Indian Country and was sentenced to 20 months in prison, to be
followed by three years of supervised release. See 18 U.S.C. §§ 1151, 1153. In his
senten

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United States of America v. Kylin Sexton

New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act

Hammond Man Sentenced for Violating Federal Controlled Substances Act


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State of Indiana v. Michael Lewis

Indianapolis, Indiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with stalking.

Michael Lewis, 55, pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment of Caitlin Clark, age 23, who whom he sent hundreds of messaged.

“This resolution ensures that the defendant is held accountable for his threatening actions, the fear he insti

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Jama R. Young v. Corey R. Miller

Lincoln, Nebraska pro se Plaintiff sought a protective order.

Miller and his counsel separately filed requests for a hearing to show cause for why the protection order should not be renewed. Miller's request stated he was contesting the renewal "on multiple grounds"; Miller's counsel requested a hearing because the request for renewal was untimely made pursuant to statute. The court grant

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United States of America v. Darius R. Thomas

Springfield, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegally illegally possessing a firearm and making a false statement during a firearm purchase.

Springfield Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms


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United States of America v. Darius R. Thomas

Springfield, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally possessing a firearm and making a false statement during a firearm purchase

Springfield Man Sentenced to 3 Years for Illegally Possessing Firearms


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United States of America v. Dimitriy Nezhinskiy, Joseph Nocella, Jr.

Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Large Scale Stolen Property Operation

Diamond District Fence Pleads Guilty in Connection with Large Scale Stolen Property Operation


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United States of America v. Patricia Ashton Derges

Springfield, Missouri pro se Defendant sought compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A).

18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) is a section of the US Code that allows for the modification of a federal prison sentence under specific circumstances, often referred to as compassionate release or sentence reduction motions. It permits a judge to reduce a prisoner's sentence if certain

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Katrina Beran v. VSL North Platte Court, LLC

Omaha, Nebraska employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a sex discrimination theory.

In March 2019, Beran was hired to work as a certified nursing assistant at Linden Court, a
skilled nursing facility. Linden Court is owned by the defendant, VSL North Platte
Court, LLC, and we will refer to the appellant as Linden Court.

In December 2019

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Aaron Pulsifer v. Westshore Christian Academy

Grand Rapids, Michigan employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a job discrimination theory.

Aaron Pulsifer was fired from his job as the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal at Westshore Christian Academy. He then sued the Academy under a variety of state and federal laws that prohibit discriminatory employment practices.

Westshore Christian Academy is a

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