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United States of America v. Stormy Jessye Cleveland

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with:

21:846 and 841(a)(1),(b)(1)(C) CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
and
18:1956(h) MONEY LAUNDERING CONSPIRACY

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Brittney M. and Andrew J.

Palmer, Alaska famiyl law lawyer represented the Defendant in a custody dispute.


Brittney M. and Andrew J.[1] were married and have two daughters. They have had several custody arrangements since their divorce in 2017. Each of them subsequently remarried. Beginning in December 2019, they shared joint legal custody and split physical custody on a 65/35 basis. The children spent wee... More...
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United States of America v. Kevin Shank

Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing kilograms of illegal drugs with intent to distribute

Fairbanks man sentenced to over 14 years for possessing kilograms of illegal drugs with intent to distribute

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United States of America v. Cody Allen Charlie

Albuquerque, New Mexico criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Deadly 2022 DWI Crash that Killed Three People

U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures 15-Year Sentence for Deadly 2022 DWI Crash that Killed Three People



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Arlene Diane Tripp v. City and Borough of Juneau, Derek Bos, and Juneau Police Department

Juneau, Alaska personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on auto and governmental negligence theories.

In July 2019 Brent Bartlett was a police officer with the Juneau Police Department (JPD).[1] He lived with and was in a relationship with another JPD officer, Hannah Malone, at the time. Bartlett struggled with alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due t... More...
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State of Alaska v. Ross L. Dow


Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with controlled substance misconduct.



On November 12, 2003, two law enforcement officers — Fairbanks Police Officer Bruce Barnett and Alaska State Trooper Teague Widmier — came to the front door of the Fairbanks residence that Ross Dow shared with his girlfriend, Starla Noyes-Norris.
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United States of America v. Keith Crossley


Anchorage, Alaska conspiracy to possess and distribute drugs criminal Defense lawyer represented the Defendant.


21:846 and 841(a)(1),(b)(1)(A) and (B) CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
(1s)

21:841(a)(1),(b)(1)(A) ATTEMPTED POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE
(3s)18:1956(h) MONEY LAU... More...
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United States of America v. Christopher James Nickalaskey


Anchorage, Alaska felon in possession of firearms criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.



The indictment, filed in February 2024, charges Christopher James Nickalaskey (“Nickalaskey”) with two counts of being a felon in possession of firearms[1]and two criminal forfeiture allegations.[2] Dkt. 2. Nickalaskey moved to dismiss the indictment based on the Nint... More...
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United States of America v. Miguel Baez Guevara, a.k.a. “Javi”

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with trafficking drugs from Mexico to Alaska

“Drug Kingpin” gets 28 years for trafficking drugs from Mexico to Alaska



Miguel Baez Guevara, a.k.a. “Javi,... More...
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United States of America v. Mauricio Martinez


Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug trafficking, gun charges

Anchorage man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking, gun charges



In November 2020, Mauricio Martinez, 22, was a... More...
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United States of America v. Heydimar Carrion Marrero

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S.C. 846. ... More...    $0 (10-20-2023 - AK)

United States of America v. Darrell Latory Moss, Sr.

Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distributing large quantities of controlled substances in Alaska.

Darrell Latory Moss Sr, 45, sold over 1,300 grams of methamphetamine and 100 fake prescription pills containing fentanyl over a three-month period.

The defendant was arrested in Bethel, Alaska, in March 2023. The defendant pleaded gui... More...
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United States of America v. Jessica Joyce Spayd

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with r illegally prescribing and dispensing opioids outside the scope of legitimate medical practice that resulted in the deaths of five people between 2014 and 2019.

A jury convicted Jessica Joyce Spayd, age 52, on October 27, 2022, of 10 crimes including five counts of illegal drug distribution that resulted in de... More...
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United States of America v. Jay Stevens

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with distribution of methamphetamine in violation 18 U.S.C. 841(a)(1).

21:841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) Distribution of controlled substances on November 6, 2021 and 21:841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B) Distribution of controlled substances on December 9, 2021... More...
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Mechele K. Linehan v. State of Alaska

"The judge in a criminal jury trial plays a variety of important roles, including:

Presiding over the trial: The judge is responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom and ensuring that the trial proceeds fairly. This includes making rulings on evidentiary objections, instructing the jury on the law, and ensuring that both the prosecution and defense have a fair opportunity to pr... More...
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United States of America v. Antoine Lapoleon Davis, aka “Shorty”

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, attempted distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine, maintaining a place for drug purposes and illegally possessing firearms.

Antoine Lapoleon Davis, aka “Shorty,” 49, trafficked large amounts of methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine to ... More...
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United States of America v. Alex Asino

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with wo counts of online enticement or coercion in relation involving two victims.

Alex Asino, 34, was indicted in November 2019 on counts involving child sex trafficking, production and distribution of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor.

Defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of onlin... More...
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United States of America v. Ralph Norman Wells

Anchorage, Alaska firearm felony criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Ralph Norman Wells, 39, of Fairbanks, was charged with being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Controlled Substance with the Intent to Distribute.

According to Court documents, on April 2, 2020, a business owner reported a suspicious vehicle loitering in the parking lot. Alaska State Troope... More...
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United States of America v. Michael Don Robertson

Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense health care fraud lawyer represented Dr. Michael Don Robertson, age 68, a former Anchorage psychiatrist, was charged with conspiracy to commit controlled substance fraud and one count of health care fraud. Robertson knowingly and intentionally distributed controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice and without a legitimate medical pur... More...    $0 (01-09-2021 - AK)

United States of America v. Brian James Tepner

Anchorage, AK - Drug trafficking criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Brian James Tepner, 48, of Fairbanks, Alaska, who was charged possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and for being a felon in possession of a stolen firearm.

At 3:30 a.m. on March 22, 2019, Tepner was found slumped over in the drivers seat of a vehicle parked at a Sourdough Fuel station in Fairb... More...
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United States of America v. Herman Joseph Brown, III

Juneau, Alaska firearm felony criminal defense lawyer represented defendant, Herman Joseph Brown, III, who was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

On July 16, 2020, Brown pleaded guilty to the federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ketchikan Police Department received multiple reports alleging many postal parcels from ... More...
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United States of America v. Abel Cruz-Perez

Anchorage, AK - The United States of America charged Abel Cruz-Perez with distribution of meth and money laundering.

An Anchorage man was sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine, and for laundering drug proceeds through an auto loan for his Mercedes Benz.

Abel Cruz-Perez, 24, of Anchorage, was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, by Sr. U.S. District Judge ... More...
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United States of America v. Louis Latrilla Phillips

Anchorage, AK - The United States of America charged Louis Latrilla Phillips with:

21:846 and 841(a)(1),(B)(1)(A) CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE AND POSSESS WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
(1s)

21:841(a)(1),(b)(1)(A) DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
(2s)

21:841(a)(1),(b)(1)(A) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
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United States of America v. Dwayne Dollison, Jr. and Kenneth Martin Douglas

Anchorage, AK - The United States of America charged Dwayne Dollison, Jr. and Kenneth Martin Douglas with:

21:846 DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY
(1)
21:846 & 841(a)(1) DRUG TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY
(1s) Count 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s: 180 months imprisonment; 8 years supervised release; $400 special assessment. (2)
21:841(a)(1)&(b)(1)(B)&(b)(1)(C) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBST... More...
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United States of America v. Michael Joseph Nicholson




Anchorage, AK - Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Court for Drug and Money Laundering Conspiracies

Michael Joseph Nicholson, 36, of Los Angeles, California, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, to be followed by a 5-year term of supervised release, for h... More...
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United States of America v. Mark NOrman Hanes




Anchorage, AK - Sterling, Alaska Drug Dealer Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

Search of Defendants Property Revealed Meth, Heroin, Guns, and $148,000 in Cash

Mark Norman Hanes, 52, of Sterling, Alaska, was sentenced to eight years in prison, to be followed ... More...
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United States of America v. Tiffany Spaulding and Christian PetersA




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Anchorage, AK - Juneau Couple Sentenced for Roles in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

A Juneau couple has been sentenced to federal prison for the... More...
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David Thompson v. Heather Hebdon

We must decide whether an Alaska law regulating campaign contributions violates the First Amendment. At issue are Alaskas limit on contributions made by individuals to candidates, its limit on contributions made by individuals to election-related groups, its limit on political party-to-candidate contributions, and its limit on the total funds a candidate may receive from out-of-state residents. T... More...    $0 (11-29-2018 - AK)

United States of America v. Sergio Jauna Devoe




Anchorage, AK - Anchorage Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking

Defendant Caught Selling Fentanyl Marketed as Heroin

An Anchorage man was sentenced to federal prison for trafficking quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine intended for distribution.

Sergio Jauna Devoe,... More...
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United States of America v. Spencer Daniel Johnson




Anchorage, AK - Inmate Sentenced to Federal Prison for Smuggling Heroin into Goose Creek Correctional Center

An inmate was sentenced in federal court for his role in a scheme to smuggle heroin into the Alaska Department of Corrections (DOC) Goose Creek Correctional Cen... More...
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United States of America v. Paras Jha, Josiah White and Dalton Norman

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - Hackers Cooperation with FBI Leads to Substantial Assistance in Other Complex Cybercrime Investigations

Defendants Responsible for Creating the Mirai and Clickfraud Botnets Continue to Assist FBI as Part of their Sentencing

Three defendants have been sentenced for their roles in creating and operating two botnets, which targeted Internet of Things (IoT) devic... More...
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United States of America v. Zerisenay Gebregiorgis
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Anchorage, AK - Washington Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Methamphetamine in Alaska

Zerisenay Gebregiorgis, 36, a Washington resident, was sentenced on June 1, 2018 in Juneau by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess, to serve 121 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine. Gebregiorgi... More...
   $0 (06-01-2018 - AK)

United States of America v. Zerisenay Gebregiorgis

District of Alaska - Juneau, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - Washington Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Methamphetamine in Alaska

Zerisenay Gebregiorgis, 36, a Washington resident, was sentenced on June 1, 2018 in Juneau by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess, to serve 121 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine. Gebregiorg... More...
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United States of America v. James Markus Harries, a/k/a James Harris"

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - Anchorage Man Sentenced for Federal Drug and Firearms Offenses

James Markus Harries, a/k/a James Harris, 33, of Anchorage, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason, to serve 110 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. Harries previously pleaded guilty on Feb. 26, 2018, to possession with intent to distribute controlled subst... More...
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United States of America v. Abreain Terron Dalton

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - California Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Federal Drug and Gun Offenses in Anchorage

A California man was sentenced on March 9, 2017 for federal drug and gun offenses in Anchorage.

Abreain Terron Dalton, 36, of Victorville, California, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess, to serve 15 years in prison, followed by a five-year term of supervi... More...
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United States of America v. Brandon McElroy

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - Chugiak Man Sentenced for Threatening Smithsonian Institution Employee by Email

A Chugiak man was sentenced for emailing threats to a local Smithsonian Institution employee.

Brandon McElroy, 33, of Chugiak, Alaska, was sentenced on January 18, 2018 by Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess, to five years of probation with conditions that McElroy undergo me... More...
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JAMES MICHAEL WELLS

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Wells convictions arise out of the deaths of Richard W. Belisle and James A. Hopkins, federal employees and Wells co-workers at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) antenna maintenance facility, located at the USCG Communication Station (COMMSTA) on Kodiak Island, Alaska. COMMSTA consists of two main buildings: a large operations center, known as T1; and the antenna maintenance facility, or ... More...    $0 (12-21-2017 - AK)

United States of America v. James Michael Wells

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Defendant-Appellant James Michael Wells (Wells) appeals from his jury trial convictions for two counts of First Degree Murder, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1111(a), (b); two counts of Murder of a Federal Employee, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1114, 1111; and two counts of Use of a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence Resulting in Death, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 924 (c), (j). Wells was se... More...    $0 (12-20-2017 - AK)

United States of America v. Terry Lee Keehn, II

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - Wasilla Man Sentenced for Sex Trafficking

Terry Lee Keehn, II, 44, resident of Wasilla, Alaska, was sentenced on November 22, 2017 by U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Burgess to serve 13 years, 10 months in prison, to be followed by a 10-year term of supervised release, for two counts of sex trafficking through force, fraud, and coercion.

According to documents file... More...
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United States of America v. Hiram Luis Ducasse, Jr.

District of Alaska Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK - Palmer Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Heroin Related Death

A Palmer man was sentenced for multiple drug offenses, including distributing heroin that resulted in the death of a young man who used the heroin.

Hiram Luis Ducasse, Jr., 27, of Palmer, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sharon L. Gleason to 20 years in prison, followed by six years of... More...
   $0 (10-09-2017 - AK)

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