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The People of the States of California v. Jahon Terez SmithLos Angeles, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree murder. On Aug. 8, 2001, Jahon Terez Smith, age 50, drove through the 13100 block of South Willowbrook Avenue, intending to kill rival gang members, as both he and his front passenger fired guns from the car. Stephen Murphy, 25, had his 2-year-old daughter, Kali, in his arms as they fled from th ... More (10-15-2026 - CA) |
United States of America v. Sarkis Sarkisyan, a.k.a. “Samuel Shaw”Los Angeles, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in a series of fraud schemes that caused nearly $5 million in losses to federal COVID 19 relief and small business lending programs. Sarkis Sarkisyan, a.k.a. “Samuel Shaw,” 38, of North Hollywood, fabricated businesses, payrolls, IRS tax forms, and financial records to obtain federally backed ... More (10-15-2026 - CA) |
United States of America v. Isaac JimenezSan Diego, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bringing in aliens without Presentation for Financial Gain, Conspiracy to Bring Certain Aliens, in violation of 8 U.S.C. 1324. Isaac Jimenez, lived in Escondido before moving to Tijuana, and was involved in alien smuggling for years before joining the organization in 2024. He was convicted of alien-smuggling ... More (10-15-2026 - CA) |
United States of America v. Mohammed MaioPhoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Bank Fraud, Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering, Bank Fraud, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Materially False Statement During the Acquisition of a Firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922. Mohammed Maio, 44, of Phoenix, conspired to fraudulently obtain and misuse multiple Payc ... More (10-15-2026 - AZ) |
State of California v. John Doe, et al.San Diego, California criminal defense lawyers represented for people charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Four people were arrested on felony drug-related charges as part of the investigation, while one was also charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor possession of an unserialized gun, according to a complaint filed in San Diego Superior Court. The seizures, ... More (10-14-2026 - CA) |
State of Arizona v. Joseph ClarkTucson, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with second degree murder. Joseph Clark beat his wife Noelle Clark, hit her with a belt, and stabbed her in the chest in a child’s bedroom. He then dragged her through the home to the garage, where he ran over her body with the car. She had tire marks on her arms. To convict someone of second-degree murder, the stat ... More (10-14-2026 - AZ) |
United States of America v. Judith A. HetzellPittsburgh, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1344. Judtih A. Hetzell, age 64, , the former business manager for a non-profit guardianship agency based in the Western District of Pennsylvania, fraudulently drafted checks against individuals’ bank accounts to which the agency had access as a provider of guardianshi ... More (10-14-2026 - PA) |
State of Oklahoma v. Ramon SAldivarTulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with lewd molestation. The Tulsa Police Department executed a search warrant on Ramon Salvidar's cell phone in and found secret videos of people undressing inside a tanning salon. ... More (10-14-2026 - OK) |
, State of Missouri v. Dustin Charles ZookBolivar, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making terrorist threats, in violation of § 574.120. On February 8, 2025, Defendant messaged a co-worker and friend (Friend) via Facebook Messenger. Although they were not always employed at the same location, Defendant and Friend had worked together for "six or seven months" at "Fast 'N Friendly" convenience st ... More (10-14-2026 - MO) |
State of Oklahoma v. Angelo C. Lacirignola.Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with felony murder, in violation of 21 O.S. 701.. Angelo C. Lacirignola.drove the wrong way on I-244 causing an accident that killed Fredie Hunter, age 64, of Catoosa. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a 44-year-old man drove the wrong way on I-244 with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.22. Under Oklahoma law, secon ... More (10-14-2026 - OK) |
United States of America v. Jorge RamosSioux Falls, South Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922. In January of this year, Jorge Ramos, age 37, wearing a black facemask, was driving a car with dealer plates and had attempted to evade law enforcement numerous times, speeding away when detectives activated their lights ... More (10-14-2026 - SD) |
United States of America v. Zachary Paul FemlingFargo, North Dakota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government property, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 641. From August 10, 2021, to January 31, 2026, Zachary Paul Femling, age 34, from Fargo, North Dakota falsely obtained his deceased relative’s Social Security Administration Disability Insurance Benefits. During the four-and-a-half-year period, Femling ... More (10-14-2026 - ND) |
United States of America v. Eric Maurice HollidayMinneapolis, Minnesota, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aiding and abetting interfernce with commerce by robbery, in violation with 18 U.S.C. 2. Eric Maurice Holliday learned that a package containing approximately 10 pounds of marijuana would be delivered by a commercial package delivery service to a home in Maplewood, Minnesota. On or about April 19, 2024, the d ... More (10-14-2026 - MN) |
United States Of America v. Chijioke Timothy OdimegwuDes Moines, Iowa, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with attempted and conspiracy to commit mail fraud, in violation of 18 u.S.C. 1349. Chijioke Timothy Odimegwu, 25, and Harafat Mogaji, 26, both of whom were members of the United States Air Force at the time, attacked business victims across the United States with email “spamming” and phishing campaigns to steal u ... More (10-14-2026 - IA) |
United States of America v. Skylar WyrickJoplin, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession and transportation of a firearm, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 922. Skylar Wyrick, 36, of Carthage, Missouri, illegally possessed a firearm by a convicted felon. On Oct. 3, 2025, Wyrick was contacted by law enforcement during a traffic stop for failing to display a front license plate. During that ... More (10-14-2026 - MO) |
United States of America v. Venkatesh SattaruSt. Louis, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful conduct with respect to documents in furtherance of forced labor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1589. Venkatesh Sattaru, 38, confiscated or concealed immigration paperwork while obtaining the labor or services of a person by means of serious harm or threats of serious harm and one count of theft of governm ... More (10-14-2026 - MO) |
United States of America v. Jorge Hoyos-LopezFayetteville, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of more than 50 grams of meth, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. Jorge Hoyos-Lopez, age 35, distributed methamphetamine in and around Northwest Arkansas. On two separate occasions, the DEA conducted covert controlled purchases of methamphetamine directly from Hoyos-Lopez, each consisting of one qua ... More (10-13-2026 - AR) |
State of Oklahoma v. M.B.E.Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, in violation of 21 O.S. 11-902.P1, Class: B3. D. Any person who is convicted of a violation of driving under the influence while also committing one of more of the following acts: 1. Driving, operating, or being in actual physical control of a motor v ... More (10-12-2026 - OK) |
United States of America v. Angela M. HooverLittle Rock, Arkansas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343. Angela M. Hoover, age 46, of Benton, Arkansas, was a certified public accountant, was initially hired as the administrator of a medical clinic located in Central Arkansas. Hoover was eventually promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the clinic. ... More (10-12-2026 - AR) |
United States of America v. Creighton MithaugenMadison, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with transporting a minor with the intent to use her sexually, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2423. From April 2024 through February 2026, Creighton Mithaugen, age 38, from Faribault, Minnesota, chatted with what he believed to be a 14 or 15-year-old girl, when in reality he was chatting with an undercover law enforcement ... More (10-12-2026 - WI) |
United States of America v. Ankurkumar PatelMilwaukee, Wisconsin, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to launder money instruments in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956, Ankurkumas Patele, age 44, of Brookfield, Wisconsin, engaged in a money laundering conspiracy ... More (10-12-2026 - WI) |
The People v. Roy Anthony LopezSan Jose, California, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first degree murder. Roy Anthony Lopez accused of beating his wife to death. California first-degree murder law is defined under California Penal Code Sections 187 and 189. It involves the unlawful killing of a human being or fetus with malice aforethought, combined with specific factors like premeditation, ... More (10-12-2026 - CA) |
State of Illinois v. Chevazz CampbellChicago, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first degree murder. Chevazz Campbel,age 37, stabbed and killed a CTA employee. Under Illinois law (720 ILCS 5/9-1), first degree murder is defined as killing an individual without lawful justification when a person does any of the following: • Intentional Murder: They intend to kill or do great bodily harm ... More (10-12-2026 - IL) |
United States of America v. John Robert StramaMiami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged drug trafficking in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. John Robert Strama Jr., 44, was charged with engaging in a conspiracy to o distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine by fishing for square groupers in off of the Florida Keys. ... More (10-11-2026 - FL) |
United States of America v. Le ThuNewark, New Jersey, criminal Defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to violate the federal anti-kickback statute, 18 U.S.C. 371. From May 2014 through April 2017, Le Thu, age 71, of Boston, Massachusetts, participated in a conspiracy in which she received kickbacks from a telemedicine company in exchange for approving hundreds of prescriptions for durable medical equi ... More (10-11-2026 - MA) |
United states of America v. ARC Automotive, Inc.Knoxville, Tennessee civil litigation lawyers represented the defendant accused of violating the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729-3733. ARC Automovie, Inc allegedly knowingly made false statements in obtaining a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), and also when seeking forgiveness of the loan, in violation of the False Claims Act (“FCA”). It is a manufacturer of auto ... More (10-11-2026 - Tn) |
United States of America v. American Plastics, L.L.C.Knoxville, Tennessee, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant accused of violation the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. 3729-3733. The False Claims Act (FCA, 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729–3733), also known as "Lincoln's Law," is the United States government's primary civil anti-fraud statute. It makes it illegal to knowingly submit, or cause to be submitted, false or fraudulent claims for pa ... More (10-11-2026 - TN) |
United States of America v. Maria Asuncion GonzaleOmaha, Nebraska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of meth, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846. Maria Asuncion Gonzalez, 41, of Omaha, Nebraska, was charged as a result of her involvement with a Mexico source of supply of methamphetamine who supplies the Omaha and Council Bluffs, Iowa, areas with methamphetamine via ... More (10-10-2026 - NE) |
State of Oklahoma v. Dereck Tyree ClaytonOklahoma City, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with , ASSAULT AND BATTERY UPON A POLICE OFFICER, in violation of 21 O.S. 646, 649-649.2, 650 and , OBSTRUCTING AN OFFICER, in violation of 21 O.S. 540. ... More (10-10-2026 - OK) |
United States of America v. Gabriel CovarrubiasAtlanta, Georgia criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making a false statement in application for a passport in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1542, and impersonating a citizen of the United States, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 911. Gabriel Covarrubias, 44, an alien residing in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is alleged to have voted in person using a false name in the November 5, 2024 f ... More (10-10-2026 - GA) |
City of Willoughby v. D.J. Byrnes, aka The RuoosterWilloughby, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with publishing a A.I. generate image of manner more fit for adult entertainment making fun of Ohio republican politician Jerry, Cirino, age 72. ... More (10-10-2026 - OH) |
State of Louisiana v. Alshawn Osama Watts, Joshua "Money" Emery, Caron Rondo Fortenberry, Bennalynn Ingram, mI’janae "Gunna" IngramNew Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendant charged with shooting with intent to kill. Joshua "Money" Emery, Caron Rondo Fortenberry, Bennalynn Ingram, mI’janae "Gunna" Ingram engaged in a gun fight that resulted in the death Michael Garcia, 41. ... More (10-10-2026 - LA) |
Debbie Navejas v. City of El PasoEl Paso, Texas, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the City of El Paso, et al. on civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. 1983. El Paso police officer Steven Jason used his taser on Armando Navejas during a response to a domestic violence situation involving Navejas, age 70. Navajos was taken to the hospital where he died. See: Navejas v. El Paso, et al. ... More (10-10-2026 - TX) |
United States of America v. Christopher Quency CarterJackson, Mississippi criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with armed bank robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2113. Christopher Quency Carter entered Chase bank branch and robbed it at gunpoint. ... More (10-10-2026 - MS) |
United States of America v. Tyrone RaineuNew Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with participating in a conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 846. Tyron Rainey, age 36, of Thibodaux, Louisiana, was identified d ... More (10-10-2026 - LA) |
United States of America v. Joseph Tyre Cumbelander, aka "X Suave"Raleigh, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charge with possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack), in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. Tyre Cumberlander, also known as “X Suave”, 31, was arrested after he was watch making several drug sales in 2025. ... More (10-10-2026 - NC) |
State of Indiana v. Austin Earl WilliamHammond, Indiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with numerous felonies and misdemeanors. Austin Earl Williams, 37, accused in four different case in which he was charged with burglary, robbery, domestic battery, strangulation, criminal confinement, residential entry, interfering with reporting a crime and resisting law enforcement. ... More (10-09-2026 - IN) |
United States of America v. Shenghan JinEast St. Louis, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349. Shenghan Jin, age 27, a Chinese national, who should have been gone in 2022 was still here in 2025, abused our immigration system and helping fleece a Belleville man of his life savings. The victim is estimated to have lost approximately $2.5 million through c ... More (10-09-2026 - IL) |
United States of America v. Dorothy BarberMoline, Illinois, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1343.1. Dorothy Barber, age 54, of Texas City, Texas, along with others, recruited and assisted other individuals to fraudulently apply for Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. PPP loans were supposed to be used for certain qualifying bus ... More (10-09-2026 - IL) |
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