Case Results
Federal Wire Fraud, Bank Fraud and Conspiracy
74 count indictment alleging Mail Fraud, Tax Fraud, Money Laundering and Aggravated Identity Theft. Client faced over 20 years in federal prison, $250,000 in fines and restitution of $17 million in funds stolen from the United States Treasury.
Federal Trafficking of Controlled Substance
6 Counts of Securities Fraud, potential 5 year prison sentence.
Securities Fraud
Client charged with Insurance Fraud, offer of 2 years in jail, accused of false claim’s to insurer and false statements.
Attempted Murder
Client charged with Attempted Murder in connection with the death of her husband suffering from a fatal illness. Defense investigation revealed that statements of witnesses were unreliable and unfounded.
Residential Burglary, Felony Vandalism
Potential 3rd Strike Offense case with state prison sentence.
Felony Grand Theft
Client was charged with 15 different Counts of Burglary. Negotiated agreement for Misdemeanor Diversion.
Assault with Deadly Weapon, Robbery, Burglary
Client charged with multiple counts, potential 14 year sentence. Released with no custody.
Marijuana Cultivation, Marijuana Possession for Sale
Client charged with large marijuana growing operation in City of San Diego, possession of 40 pounds of marijuana, hundreds of plants, possible 4 years state prison.
Sexual Battery
Client charged with 3 counts, Sexual Battery by Restraint and Penetration by Foreign Object. Potential State Prison 10 Years 8 Months.
Insurance Fraud
Client charged with Insurance Fraud, offer of 2 years in jail, accused of false claim’s to insurer and false statements.
Auto Insurance Fraud
Client charged with two felony counts of Auto Insurance Fraud.
DUI
Client facing 3rd time DUI, potential 1 year in Jail. Defense successfully argued to dismiss prior DUI conviction as not timely, plea was to second DUI in 10 years.
Juvenile Drug Crime
Arrested for possession of Controlled Substance at High School, potential Jail time due to probation from previous Juvenile Case. Defense Investigation Proved that Substance was for valid Pain Pill Prescription.
Domestic Violence
Facing 4 years in State Prison for Corporal Injury to Spouse, Great Bodily Injury and Domestic Violence.
Insurance Fraud
Client was charged with 3 counts of Insurance Fraud, and was facing 6 years in state prison.
DUI
Defense argued that chemical test did not meet California testing standards.
Domestic Violence
Potential 3 years in state prison for Corporal Injury to Spouse, Great Bodily Injury and Domestic Violence. Defense investigator obtained statements from alleged victim that he was in fact aggressor and had previous arrests for domestic violence.
Sale of Controlled Substance
Charged with Possession for Sale of 75 grams of Methamphetamine (4 year potential sentence) and Intent to sell and Drug Trafficking of 5 grams of cocaine (4 year potential sentence).
Possession of Controlled Substance
Arrest for possession of Heroin, Under the Influence. Potential 3 years in prison. Defense argued for Diversion with case to be dismissed with no record pending successful completion of probation.
Marijuana Possession
Client arrested for Marijuana Transportation. Defense demonstrated valid marijuana prescription.
Marijuana Possession for Sale/Transportation
½ pound of Marijuana, $5,000, baggies, scales and Marijuana storage paraphernalia, potential 4 years in jail, Defense argued insufficient evidence to prove sales of Marijuana or Drug Trafficking and filed motion to return all seized property.
Domestic Violence
Client facing Felony Corporal Injury to Spouse with a possible 3 year prison sentence. Defense investigation finds false statements from victim.
Domestic Violence
Arrested for Domestic Battery. Client was a Professional facing loss of job in tech industry. Defense investigation reveals statements and report of officers contain significant inaccuracies of reporting.
Burglary, Theft, Identity Theft
Client was charged with criminal Burglary, Grand Theft and Identity Theft from local retailers. Defense investigation revealed client was not individual shown on security cameras
Restraining Orders
Clients filed for restraining order(s), preventing former pastor from coming within 100 yards of church or making any disparaging comments about the Church on Social Media.
Juvenile Sex Crime
3 counts including lewd act upon a child and sodomy by use of force Client was facing 11 years in state prison. Extensive defense investigation and use of psychological experts with client and victim to allow for specialized circumstances disposition.
Welfare Fraud
6 Counts of Fraud by Misrepresentation and Perjury. Possible 4 year prison sentence maximum. Defense negotiated with prosecution for Diversion Program.
Restraining Order
Client faced false accusations in restraining order petition. Successfully defended at trial, defense counsel discredits plaintiff’s case showing accusations to be non-credible. Successful in getting restraining order denied.
Child Pornography
Client on Probation for Sexual Assault. Arrest and accusation of child pornography possession. Defense employs forensic investigation of all seized evidence and finds no evidence of child pornography.
Felony Gun Possession, Felony Child Abuse
Client charged with felony gun possession and endangering life of a child being in illegal possession of loaded weapons in the home. Potential 6 year Prison sentence. Child endangerment charges dismissed, NO Custody.
16 Counts, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor
Client charged with multiple sexual assault offenses, facing 16 years in prison. Convicted of One Count of Sex with a Minor, 2 years Jail, All other charges dismissed.
24 Count, Insurance Fraud Conspiracy, Grand Theft in excess of $250,000
Client charged as head of conspiracy to present false claims to insurance companies, losses over $250,000. Client facing 22 years in State Prison. Convicted of two counts of insurance fraud, sentenced to 2 years in jail, remaining charges dismissed.
Felony Domestic Violence Arrest
After arrest, defense investigation reveals that spouse was aggressor and caused harm to client, all criminal charges dismissed.
Restraining Order, Accusations of Sexual Assault
Defense Victory at trial for restraining order, Judge dismissed complaint against client, finding victims allegations and testimony not-credible.
Possession of 5KG of Methamphetamine while Armed with Loaded Gun
Client facing 4 counts of possessing large quantity of Methamphetamine for sale and a loaded gun with no serial number. District Attorney offer of 6 years in State Prison. Ultimate resolution was a plea to gun possession only, probation and credit for time served with no additional jail time. All other charges dismissed.
Shoplifting from Naval Commissary
Case Dismissed, record sealed in Federal Court
Assault with semi-automatic Firearm, Criminal Threat, Domestic Violence
Charges exposed client to 8 years in State Prison and two serious strike felonies. Court dismisses all gun related charges at preliminary hearing, client pleads to domestic violence charge only, no custody.
Auto Insurance Fraud
Naval Officer accused of making fraudulent insurance claims on his vehicle, charged with three felony offenses. Case Dismissed after defense investigation and negotiation with District Attorney.