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<h2> <center> United States of America v. Theodore Turgeon and Charles Emmi </h2> </center>
Anchorage, Alaska, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with violating the Lacey Act by illegally taking wildlife. Reported by <a href="http://www.morelaw.com/about" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Theodore Turgeon, 29, and his co-defendant, Charles Emmi, 29, created a business called “The Rock Outfitters LLC” to provide “coastal and great lakes passenger transport... More...
$ (05-21-2026 - AK)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Dr. Claribel Tan and Daniel Tan </h2> </center>
Anchorage, Alaska, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with health care fraud. Dr. Claribel Tan, 61, and her husband, Daniel Tan, 70, operated a rheumatology medical clinic in Anchorage starting in 2005. Claribel Tan specialized in the treatment of autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis, and she presc... More...
$ (03-19-2026 - AK)<H2> United States of America v. Willie Lewis Wilson Jr.
Fairbanks, Alaska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in Fairbanks. Willie Lewis Wilson Jr., 41, of Madison, Florida, conspired with others to operate a drug trafficking organization in Fairbanks. Wilson was the leader of the organization and set up several residences for his co-conspirators to sell cocaine and methamphe... More...
$ (12-16-2025 - AK)United States of America v. Jonathan Tylor Herra
Anchorage, Alaska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a child and possession and access with intent to view child pornography.<br> <br> Google A.I.<br> <br> Federal laws on child exploitation, primarily outlined in Chapter 110 of Title 18 of the U.S. Code, define and impose severe penalties for crimes such as producing and distributing child porno... More...
$0 (10-29-2025 - AK)United States of America v. James Michael Wells
Anchorage, Alaska, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murdering two co-workers at a U.S.<br> Coast Guard maintenance facility.<br> <br> This case concerns the extent to which the funds in a federal retirement savings account, known as a Thrift<br> Savings Plan ("TSPâ€) account,1 are available to compensate crime victims under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act<... More...
$0 (09-27-2025 - AK)Elias Nystrom v. Khana Marine Ltd., et al.
Anchorage, Alaska personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Longshore and Harbor<br> Workers' Compensation Act claim.<br> <br> Elias Nystrom slipped and injured his shoulder while moving frozen cargo<br> aboard a vessel in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. He brought this maritime negligence<br> action against the vessel's owners (Defendants) under the Longshore and Harbor<br> Workers' Compensatio... More...
$0 (08-28-2025 - AK)Lilah Moss v. Country Financial d/b/a Country Preferred Insurance Company
Anchorage, Alaska insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.<br> <br> This case was initially filed in the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District, 3AN-25-04081, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> In Alaska, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurer unreasonably denies or delays payment of a valid claim... More...
$0 (08-07-2025 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Jonathan Pavlik, Vincent Jacobson, Kyle Dierick, Michael Babic, Timothy Ross </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Juneau, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with illegal illegally harvesting halibut </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Five commercial fishermen charged in illegal halibut fishing conspiracy</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <br> A... More...
$0 (08-04-2025 - AK)United States of America v. Dennis Jackson, Jr.
Juneau, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex offender.<br> <br> * * *<br> <br> Federal law (18 U.S. Code § 2250) outlines the offense of failing to register as a sex offender, specifically under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). It's a federal crime for certain sex offenders to knowingly fail to register or ... More...
$0 (06-05-2025 - AK)United States of America v. Devaughn Odne Crayton
Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br> Federal firearm laws regulate the manufacture, sale, and possession of firearms in the United States. These laws are primarily enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Key legislation includes the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) and the National ... More...
$0 (07-29-2025 - AK)Harold Kiyukldook v. United States of America
Anchorage, Alaska personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued individually and on behalf of M.K., a minor child, on Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 2674) medical malpractice theories.<br> <br> The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows individuals to sue the federal government for damages caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of federal employees. Essentially, it waives the go... More...
$0 (05-27-2025 - AK)Jean Kashikov v. Kristi Noem
Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with<br> <br> Appeal of a Deportation Order<br> <br> This case was one of numerous lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's abrupt termination of immigration visas—mostly student or work visas—with no notice to the visa-holders and with dubious or no legal basis. You can see all of the cases here.<br> ... More...
$0 (05-19-2025 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Jun “Harry†Liang </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegal wildlife guide-outfitter scheme </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Chinese national sentenced in illegal wildlife guide-outfitter scheme </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> A Chinese national was sentenced to two ye... More...
$0 (01-13-2025 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Travis Lee Macasaet; Simeon Cabansag; Jessie Reginio </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Anchorage, AK criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with scheme to sell hundreds of Philippine produced products as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Three men sentenced in local Indian Arts and Crafts Act case</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <... More...
$0 (11-12-2024 - AK)Steven William Eng v. State of Alaska, et al.
<h2><br> <h2><br> Anchorage, Alaska civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking to buy a gun.<br> </h2><br> <br> After Plaintiff was unable to buy a gun because a background check revealed he was subject to a long-term domestic violence protective order, the man sued the State. He claimed that he was no longer subject to a protective order as defined by federal statute, and sought a perm... More...
$0 (10-25-2024 - AK)Dwight L. v. Social Security Administration
<h2><br> Anchorage, Alaska social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of HHS decision.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> On or about August 30, 2018, Dwight L. ("Plaintiff) protectively filed an application under Title II of the Social Security Act,[3] with an alleged onset date of May 20, 2010.[4]Plaintiff has exhausted his administrative remedies and filed a Complaint seeki... More...
$0 (09-12-2024 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Glenda Tiglao Rodrigo; Christian Ryan Tiglao Rodrigo </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Indian Arts and Crafts Act </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Final 2 members of a Washington family sentenced in monumental Indian Arts and Crafts Act case</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The final two members of a Was... More...
$0 (07-10-2024 - AK)Sarah Sutton v. Social Security Administration
<h2><br> Anchorage, Alaska social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial by HHS of her application for SSID Title XVI benefits.<br> </h2><br> <br> Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI of the Social Security Act)​ Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides cash payments to individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled... More...
$0 (07-09-2024 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Brian Corty </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Fairbanks, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud</font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> Delta Junction man sentenced for "Bud and Breakfast†fraud scheme </h2></center><br> <br> A Delta Junction man was sentenced to two years in prison ... More...
$0 (05-03-2024 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Michael Whitmore </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child pornography charges </font </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i></b> <br> Anchorage man sentenced to over 17 years for child pornography charges </h2></center><br> <br> An Anchorage man was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison and will serve the res... More...
$0 (04-26-2024 - AK)Helen M. v. Breandan C.
Anchorage, Alaska family law divorce lawyers represented the parties in a dissolution action.<br> <br> <br> A husband and wife divorced after ten years of marriage. Following a trial, the superior court divided the marital property 60/40 in favor of the wife and awarded her a year of rehabilitative alimony. The court also ordered the husband to pay a $5,000 sanction and attorney's fees incurred as... More...
$0 (03-06-2024 - AK)<h1> United States of America v. Jessica Joyce Spayd </h1>
<b><h2><center><font color="red"><i>Anchorage, Alaska Criminal Defense Lawyer represented the Defendant with Illegally Prescribing Millions of Opioids Causing Five Deaths</b></h2></center></i></font color="red"></i><br> <br> Former Advanced Nurse Practitioner Jessica Joyce Spayd (52) was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 30 years (360 months) imprisonment for illegally prescribing and dispensin... More...
$0 (01-14-2024 - AK)Jennifer B. Powers, et al. v. Royal Hyway Tours, Inc.
Anchorage, Alaska personal injury car wreck lawyer represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendant on an auto negligence theory claiming to have suffered more than $75,000 in damages and/or injuries.<br> <br> Alaska Auto Negligence Law Overview:<br> <br> "1. Comparative Fault:<br> <br> Modified Comparative Fault: Alaska follows a modified comparative fault system. This means that even if you... More...
$1 (03-14-2023 - AK)R.W.K. v. Social Security Administration
Anchorage, Alaska social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for social security disability benefits by HHS.<br> <br> On June 9, 2016, plaintiff filed an application for benefits under Title II, alleging that he became disabled on May 12, 2015. Plaintiff alleges that he is disabled due to PTSD, ankle problems, and hearing loss. Plaintiff... More...
$0 (09-18-2023 - AK)United States of America v. Wayne Hinze
Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failing to register as a sex offender.<br> <br> Wayne Hinze, 65, was convicted of two counts of rape 1, six counts of sexual abuse 1 and three counts of attempted sodomy 1 in the state of Oregon in 1999. The defendant was sentenced to 14 and a half years in prison and five years' probation. Hinze registered as a sex o... More...
$0 (08-31-2023 - AK)John Madsen, et al. v. Russell Lee Jacoby, et al.
Anchorage, Alaska civil litigation lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on beach of contract theories claiming $1.4 million in damages.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Superior Court for the SOA - Third Judicial Dist, 3AN-21-04564-CI and was removed to federal courts by the Defendants.<br> <br> "A breach of contract occurs when one party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligat... More...
$0 (07-26-2023 - AK)United States of America v. Edward A. Bundy
Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with illegally transporting a bull caribou out of Alaska, which he killed in violation of state law.<br> <br> Edward A. Bundy, 54, was charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office on one count of violating the Lacey Act for illegally killing and transporting a bull caribou in April 2018. Bundy claimed to be an Alaska resident and k... More...
$0 (08-04-2023 - AK)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. <br> <br> 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...
$0 (06-28-2023 - AK)Brittany Blake, D.C., et al. v. NCMIC Insurance Company
Anchorage, Alaska insurance Law lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant on a bad faith breach contract theory.<br> <br> Plaintiffs are seven women who formerly were patients of Dr. Myron Schweigert, a chiropractor practicing at Chugach Chiropractic Clinic, LLC (the "Clinicâ€) in Eagle River, Alaska.[5]On December 31, 2015, Plaintiffs filed suit against Dr Schweigert and the Clinic in... More...
$0 (05-26-2023 - AK)United States of America v. Cristobal “Cris†Magno Rodrigo, Glenda Tiglao Rodrigo, and Christian Ryan Tiglao Rodrigo
Juneau, Alaska criminal defense lawyers represented Defendants charged with conspiracy to violate the Indian Arts and Crafts Act for crimes committed when they owned and operated several businesses in Ketchikan, Alaska, involving the sale of Philippine produced stone carvings and wood totem poles as authentic Alaska Native produced artwork. <br> <br> Between April 2016 through December 8, 2021, C... More...
$0 (05-08-2023 - AK)United States of America v. Valeriy V. Gorbounov
Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with violating the Lacey ACt by smuggling protected marine corals frm the Philippines.<br> <br> Veleriy V. Gorbounov, 45, of Morrison, Colorado was illegally importing and selling endangered corals.<br> <br> In April, 2022, prosecutors charged Jerome Anthony Stringfield, 43, of Kissimmee, Florida; Albert B. Correira, 35, of We... More...
$0 (04-07-2023 - AK)United States of America v. Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation
Anchorage, Alaska criminal defense attorney represented Defendant charged with illegal disposal of hazardous waste.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Anchorage_AK_FED.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Anchorage, Alaska</a><br> <P><br> <a font="red" href="https://w... More...
$0 (02-21-2023 - AK)United States of America v. Nellie Sherry Serradell
Anchorage, Alaska criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with kidnapping.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <a font="red" href="https://www.morelaw.com/alaska/news/anchorage/" target="_new">MoreLaw Legal News For Anchorage</a><br> </font><br> </center><br> </h1><br> </table><br> Nellie Sherry Serradell, 28, attempted to stop multiple vehicles as she walked in and out of traffic on ... More...
$0 (12-14-2022 - AK)Mechele K. Linehan v. State of Alaska
"The judge in a criminal jury trial plays a variety of important roles, including:<br> <br> 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...
$0 (02-05-2020 - AK)State of Alaska v. John T. Carlin, III
Anchorage, Alaska criminal law lawyers represented Defendant changed with first-degree murder.<br> <br> Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â We consolidated these two cases to resolve the following question: What is the effect of the death of a criminal defendant while an appeal is pending? John Carlin III was convicted of first-degree murder. He appealed his conviction to the court of appeals and died... More...
$0 (03-25-2011 - AK)United States of America v. Faamanu Vaifanua, aka “Juniorâ€and Macauther Christmas Vaifanua, aka “Macâ€
Anchorage, Alaska criminal law lawyers represented Defendants charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking.<br> <br> Believing that the victim had stolen drugs from them, Macarthur Christmas Vaifanua, a/k/as "Mac" lured the victim to his home on August 13, 2017. As the victim was leaving the residence, he was led instead into the garage where he was forcibly bound and gagged. The victim was then b... More...
$0 (11-22-2022 - AK)United States of America v. Timothy Swensen
Anchorage, Alaska criminal law lawyer represented Defendant charged with production of child pornography.<br> <br> Timothy Swensen, Jr., 30, sent sexually explicit text messages, including a series of images depicting his ongoing sexual abuse of a female toddler, to a vulnerable young adult whom he had previously sexually assaulted. During the interview with detectives, the adult victim shared the... More...
$0 (10-17-2022 - AK)Cynthia J. Notti v. David G. Hoffman
Anchorage, Alaska family law lawyers represented the parties in a property dispute arising out of their divorce.<br> <br> <br> A divorcing couple settled their property dispute by executing a settlement agreement that included a litigation waiver. The superior court accepted the settlement five months later. The woman subsequently sued her former husband, alleging tort claims based upon actions ta... More...
$0 (07-15-2022 - AK)Jarrett Carson, et al. v. United States Department of the Army
Anchorage, Alaska personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued the United States Department of the Army on a Right to Privacy Act violation theory.<br> <br> Jarrett Carson, Joseph Lawendowski, and John Doe (Plaintiffs-Appellants) appeal from a summary judgment in favor of the United States Department of the Army in this Privacy Act case. See 5 U.S.C. § 522a.<br> <br> ... More...
$0 (06-17-2022 - AK)Stephanie Michel v. The United States of America
Anchorage, Alaska personal injury car wreck lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued the United States on a Federal Tort Claims Act auto negligence theory claiming to have been injured and/or damages as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident caused by federal government employee.... More...
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