Baltimore, Maryland immigration lawyer represented the Defendant.

The United States seeks to denaturalize Benjamin Filiberto Paz, a naturalized U.S. citizen, because it believes Paz illegally obtained citizenship. The government claims that Paz misrepresented on his naturalization application that he had never committed any offense for which he had not been arrested when, in fact, at the... More...    $0 (12-20-2024 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryand Immigration lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the Immigration and Naturalization Service.... More...    $0 (08-13-2024 - MD)

Joshua Shonubi Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Visa and Marriage Fraud More...    $0 (04-18-2024 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland immigration lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on an administrative law theory.

"The Administrative Procedures Act (APA) is a federal law that establishes procedures for how federal agencies develop and issue regulations. It also provides for judicial review of agency actions. The APA is codified at 5 U.S.C. §§ 551-559.

The APA applies ... More...    $0 (11-13-2023 - MD)

Greenbelt, Maryland immigration law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants seeking a writ of mandamus.

A writ of mandamus is a court order that commands a public official or lower court to perform a certain act. The writ is an extraordinary remedy, which means that it is only used in limited circumstances.

To be granted a writ of mandamus, the petitioner must sh... More...    $0 (08-24-2023 - MD)

Greenbelt, Maryland immigration law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants seeking a writ of mandamus to adjudicate a visa petition.

"A writ of mandamus is a court order that commands a public official or lower court to perform a certain act. The writ is an extraordinary remedy, which means that it is only used in limited circumstances.

To be granted a writ of m... More...    $0 (08-24-2023 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland civil litigation lawyers represented Defendant accused of discriminated against non-U.S. citizen worked when checking their permissin to work in the United States in violation of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Employers cannot treat employees differently because of citizenship, immigration status, or national origin when verifying their permission to work,â€� s... More...    $0 (10-13-2022 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland employment law lawyers represented Defendant accused discriminating against lawful permanent resident because of his immigration status by not allowing him to choose which valid documentation to present to show his permission to work.

Before filing the complaint that prompted the department’s investigation, the aspiring worker called the Civil Rights Division’s Im... More...    $0 (11-18-2021 - MD)

Greenbelt, Maryland felony possession of drugs and firearms charges criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Romaine Steven Blunt, age 44.

On February 26, 2009, Blunt was convicted for a violation for possession of prohibited contraband in prison. Blunt received a sentence of 12 months imprisonment followed by 36 months of supervised release with the condition that Blunt not commit... More...    $0 (06-11-2021 - MD)

Greenbelt, MD - Maryland MS-13 Member Ordered to Serve Two Consecutive Life Sentences for Federal Racketeering Conspiracy, Murder, and Other Violent Crimes

Also Pleaded Guilty to Illegal Reentry After Deportation and Sentenced to Six Months in Prison

U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte sentenced Raul Ernesto Landaverde-Giron, a/k/a “Humilde,” a/k/a “Decente,” age 28, of Silver ... More...    $0 (08-14-2018 - MD)

Greenbelt, MD - Silver Spring Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Pornography

United States District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Kevin Heiting, age 30, of Silver Spring, Maryland today to 20 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography and other admitted conduct detailed in his plea agreement.

The ... More...    $0 (04-14-2018 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Former Government Employee Sentenced To 15 Months In Prison For Receipt Of Illegal Gratuities And Impersonation Of A United States Immigration Officer

U.S. District Judge George L. Russell sentenced John Theis, age 40, of Sparrows Point, Maryland, on August 8, 2017 to 15 months in prison, followed by 1 year of supervised release for the receipt of illegal gratuities and im... More...    $0 (08-08-2017 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Allegany County Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor to Produce Child Pornography

Jason Wayne Hines, age 37, formerly of Cumberland, Maryland, pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child to produce child pornography.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Andr... More...    $0 (04-11-2017 - MD)

Greenbelt, MD - Maryland MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Conspiracy and Attempted Murder in Aid of Racketeering

Stabbed an Individual Believed to Be a Rival Gang Member

Celvin Eulice Ramos-Meija, a/k/a “Cadejo,” age 21, of Columbia, Maryland, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and attempted murder in aid of racketeering related to his membership in La Mara Salvatrucha,... More...    $0 (03-29-2017 - MD)

On the morning of December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut, a gunman used an AR-15-type Bushmaster rifle and detachable thirty-round magazines to murder twenty first-graders and six adults in the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Two additional adults were injured by gunfire, and just twelve children in the two targeted classrooms were not shot. Nine terrified children ran from one of the classrooms... More...    $0 (02-22-2017 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Three MS-13 Members Convicted in RICO Conspiracy

A federal jury in Baltimore, Maryland convicted three defendants of multiple charges related to a racketeering enterprise known as La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13.

Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein of the District of Maryland, S... More...    $0 (05-25-2016 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Marvin J. Garbis sentenced Roger Wayne Woods, age 35, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, today to 78 months in prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for two counts of distribution of child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography. Judge Garbis ordered that upon his release from prison, Woods must register as a sex offender in the pla... More...    $0 (01-05-2016 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland – Trevin Montrez Sampson, a/k/a “Bucket,” age 30, of Frederick, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine. Sampson was the third and final member of the conspiracy to plead guilty to distributing cocaine in and around Frederick.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Mar... More...    $0 (01-05-2016 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Essex Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography

Maryland – Robert John Wiseman, Jr., age 55, of Essex, Maryland, pleaded guilty to distribution of child pornography.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Chief James W. Johnson of the Baltimore County Police Department; Special Agent in ... More...    $0 (09-30-2015 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland – After four days of trial, Jeffrey Brian Cohen, age 39, of Reisterstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty late today, to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, making false statements to an insurance regulator, and obstruction of justice.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Stephen E... More...    $0 (06-05-2015 - MD)

A federal jury convicted Christopher Perry of three counts of fraud related to his receipt of Social Security and healthcare benefits. On appeal, Defendant argues that the district court should have dismissed the indictment because it did not include essential elements of the fraud charges and was barred by the statute of limitations. In addition, Defendant contends that the government failed to p... More...    $0 (07-01-2014 - MD)

Petitioner Andrew Peter Cody asks us to reverse the district court’s denial of his petition for attorneys’ fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 24 U.S.C. § 2412(d)(1)(a), because the Government’s position was not substantially justified or, in the alternative, to remand for the district court to explain its rationale for denying the petition. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1... More...    $0 (01-13-2011 - MD)

Appellant, Hyundai Motor America, is appealing a decision by the Circuit Court for Cecil County awarding attorney’s fees to appellee, Angela Alley, under the fee shifting provisions of the Maryland Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act, the Maryland Consumer Protection Act, and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. The fees were awarded after the parties negotiated a settlement of the case, and ... More...    $0 (12-02-2008 - MD)