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United States of America v. Michael Ansezell Tolliver
Monroe, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with money laundering. Defendant sentenced to 120 months imprisonment, with credit for time served; upon release from imprisonment, supervised release for a period of 3 years; $100 Special Assessment; $1,114,742.00 Restitution Michael Ansezell Tolliver, 57, of Monroe, submitted nine fraudulent PPP and EIDL Pr... More... ( 05-02-2023 - LA) |
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State of Louisiana v. Devontae Demarquis Coleman
Monroe, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with second degree murder. On August 3, 2017, defendant, Davontae Demarquis Coleman, was indicted for the second degree murder of Junius Benton, a violation of La. R.S. 14:30.1. Coleman was tried by a judge after waiving his right to jury trial on March 15-16, 2021. The judge took the matter under advisement and ... More... ( 07-13-2022 - LA) |
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Felix Smith Borges v. Dilshod Y. Abdurasulov, et al.
Monroe, Louisiana personal injury car wreck lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries in a motor vehicle accident. This case was originally filed in the 6th JDC, Madison Parish, 21-00160, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants. The case involves a multi-vehi... More... ( 07-01-2022 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Brandon Khesahn Cooper
Monroe, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with felony possession of firearms by a convicted felon and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. According to evidence presented in court, deputies with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Brandon Khesahn Cooper’s residence on October 19, 2021. Inside his bedroom,... More... ( 06-14-2022 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Joshua Ray Webb McGee
Monroe, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm and other felonies. On July 27, 2021, a concerned motorist called 911 to report a motor vehicle accident in LaSalle Parish. When law enforcement arrived, the motorist told officers what had transpired. He explained that as he was traveling near a sharp curve in the road a blue SUV c... More... ( 06-03-2022 - LA) |
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Aaliyah Evans and Mariah Williams v. Juan De Freites and De Freites Transportation, LLC
Monroe, LA - Aaliyah Evans and Mariah Williams sued Juan De Freites and De Freites Transportation, LLC on personal injury and auto negligence theories claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries as a result of a truck wreck caused by De Freit... More... ( 08-21-2020 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Randall Keith Byrd
Monroe, LA - The United States of America charged Randall Keith Byrd with wire fraud for bilking e-Bay customers out of nearly $2 million. Randall Keith Byrd, 66, was sentenced to serve four years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release... More... ( 07-06-2020 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Ronald W. Reeves
Monroe, LA - Scammer Sentenced to Federal Prison for Mail Fraud Involving a Scheme to Steal Nearly $400,000 Ronald W. Reeves, 68, of Delhi, Louisiana, was sentenced to serve 41 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for mail fraud i... More... ( 10-04-2019 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Derrick Antonio Hall
Monroe, LA - Convicted felon from Monroe pleads guilty to illegally possessing loaded pistol Derrick Antonio Hall, 37, of Monroe, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to the guilty plea, Hall drove to a gas station in M... More... ( 06-24-2019 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Roderick Douglas
Monroe, LA - Former Supervisor at Louisiana Correctional Facility Sentenced for Role in Conspiracy to Violate Civil Rights of Inmates A former captain at the Richwood Correctional Center was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Monroe, Louisiana, for his r... More... ( 06-05-2019 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Chad Lightfoot
Monroe, LA - Federal jury finds Chalmette resident guilty of using Monroe property to illegally receive disaster funds Chad Lightfoot, 47, of Chalmette, Louisiana, was convicted by a federal jury for using an address at a Monroe house that he did not live in to... More... ( 03-18-2019 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Chad Lightfoot
Monroe, LA - Federal jury finds Chalmette resident guilty of using Monroe property to illegally receive disaster funds Chad Lightfoot, 47, of Chalmette, Louisiana, was convicted by a federal jury for using an address at a Monroe house that he did not live in to... More... ( 03-16-2019 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Steve Scott
Monroe, LA - Dallas felon sentenced to 7 years in prison for possessing firearm in northeast Louisiana A Dallas felon was sentenced Wednesday to 84 months in prison for possessing a pistol found during a traffic stop in northeast Louisiana. Steve Scott, 40, of Dallas, Texas, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty on one count of felon in possession of a firearm. ... More... ( 11-15-2018 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Ashely Owens and Felicia Simpson
Western District of Louisiana Courthouse - Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA - Monroe woman gets more than six years in prison for submitting fake titles on stolen vehicles Two Monroe women were sentenced on December 20, 2017 for a scheme to issue new titles for stolen automobiles. Ashley Owens, 31, of Monroe, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. to 76 months in prison on one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud an... More... ( 12-26-2017 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Dion Paul Barnes
Monroe, LA - Arkansas man sentenced to 60 months in prison for conspiracy to cash counterfeit checks in four states An Arkansas man was sentenced to 60 months in prison for conspiring with several women to conduct a counterfeit check cashing scheme. Dion Paul Barnes, 38, of Little Rock, Ark., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert G. James on one count of conspiracy to make... More... ( 07-11-2016 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Richard Allan Scott
Monroe, LA - Monroe tax preparer sentenced to 57 months in prison for filing false returns Richard Allan Scott, 38, of Monroe, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert G. James for multiple counts of aiding or subscribing a false tax return. He was also sentenced to one year of supervised release and was ordered to pay $338,380 restitution. Evidence admitted at the three-day trial, wh... More... ( 01-06-2016 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Brodrick D. Spivey, Kimoni A. McMurray, Thaxter Reynolds and Harold Jenkins
Monroe, LA - Four Ruston residents sentenced for conspiracy to distribute and possess cocaine Four Ruston residents were sentenced for their roles in a cocaine distribution ring operating in the Lincoln Parish area. United States District Judge Robert G. James sentenced Ruston, La., residents Brodrick D. Spivey, 34, to 77 months in prison; Kimoni A. McMurray, 37, to 108 months in... More... ( 01-05-2016 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Glay H. Collier II
Monroe, LA - Benton attorney pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud A Benton attorney pleaded guilty to collecting filing fees from clients without informing the bankruptcy court. Glay H. Collier II, 53, of Benton, La., entered a conditional guilty plea to one count of bankruptcy fraud before U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen L. Hayes. The plea will become final when accepted by U.S. Distr... More... ( 11-10-2015 - LA) |
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United States of America v. James Phillips
Monroe, LA - James Phillips, 63, of Rayville, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert G. James on one count of interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicles. He was also sentenced to serve three years of supervised release and pay $443,500 restitution. According to the May 13, 2015 guilty plea, Phillips was apprehended on August 16, 2013 driving a recently stolen vehicle. After furth... More... ( 09-09-2015 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Allen Woods
Monroe, LA - Monroe store owner sentenced to 46 months in prison for SNAP/WIC benefits fraud More than $5 million taken in scheme a Monroe grocery store owner was sentenced Monday to 46 months in prison for a conspiracy to provide cash and ineligible items to SNAP and WIC recipients in exchange for their benefits. Allen Woods, 60, of Monroe, was sentenced by U.S. District Jud... More... ( 08-11-2015 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Marvin Brown
Monroe, LA - Tallulah man sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling methamphetamine A Tallulah man was sentenced Monday to 120 months in prison for selling methamphetamine. Marvin Brown, 45, of Tallulah, La., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert G. James on one count of distribution of methamphetamine. He was also sentenced to five years of supervised release. According... More... ( 08-11-2015 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Kimberlia Harris
MONROE, LA A Monroe grocery store owner and workers were sentenced for their roles in a $7 million scheme to exchange SNAP and WIC benefits to customers for cash and ineligible items. Kimberlia Harris, 46, of Monroe, was sentenced to 51 months in prison and three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay $7 million in restitution; Angela Woods, 28, of Monroe, was sentenced to ... More... ( 07-07-2015 - LA) |
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State of Louisiana v. Louis Alexander
The State of Louisiana charged Louis Alexander with second-degree murder and aggravated rape in the death of Deneen Harris, whose body was found in an alley off the 500 block of DeSiard Street, behind Star Hardware in April 2013. The State claimed that Alexander confessed after being arrested.... More... ( 03-07-2015 - LA) |
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United States of America v. Woody Dal Branton
MONROE, LA – A Minnesota professor was sentenced to 135 months in prison for contacting a minor in Union Parish in order to start a sexual relationship. Woody Dale Branton, 63, of Minneapolis, Minn., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Robert G. James on one count of enticing a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity. He was also sentenced to five years of supervised release. Accordi... More... ( 03-04-2015 - LA) |
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Steve Doyle, III v. Union Pacific Railroad Company
Steven Doyle appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Union Pacific Railroad Company (“Union Pacific”) on his claims for damages resulting from injuries sustained in an automobile-train accident, which occurred on March 5, 2009. We AFFIRM.FACTS AND PROCEEDINGSMany of the material facts are not in dispute. On the evening of March 5, 2009, after playin... More... ( 10-03-2011 - LA) |