Fresno, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Julian Charles McElhaney, age 27, fatally shot his father, William McElhaney, 55, and mother, Sylvia McElhaney, 64, in 2022. Under California law, a killing is classified as first-degree murder if it meets any of the following criteria: • Willful, Deliberate, and Premeditated: The defendant acted

Pawhuska, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possessino of controlled drug with intent to distribute. In Oklahoma, possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute is classified as a felony under 63 O.S. § 2-401. This law prohibits knowingly or intentionally distrib

Pawhuska, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second degree burglary. Under Oklahoma law (Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1435), second-degree burglary is defined as breaking and entering into an unoccupied dwelling, commercial building, structure, room, booth, tent, railroad car, vehicle, vessel, or forcibly opening a coin-operated or vending machine with the inten

San Jose, California, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C.2252. Denis Shevchenko, 45, of Gilroy, California, formerly employed as a community service officer (CSO) with the San Jose Police Department (SJPD), possessed child pornography. Prior to serving as a CSO, Shevchenko worked as a police officer for SJPD

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

Sioux 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

Joplin, 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

Sayre, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robbery in the first degree robbery, in violation of 21 O.S. 791. Kenneth Edgar Meschew, was accused of taking, stealing and carrying away from the said victim, by use of force and fear the sum of $120 in lawful money of the United States. The information charges a crime conjointly committed by `Bill Ridgway and

Fayetteville, 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

Madison, 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

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma lawyer sued his client on a breach of contract theory claiming that the defendant owed him $285,000. In May 2021, Mr. Riebold hired the Helms Law Firm to represent him in a custody dispute between himself and his ex-wife, including an appeal of the divorce decree. As a part of this representation, Mr. Riebold signed a contract which provided that the services of Mr. Hel

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with aggravated murder. Aliyah Hnderson, age 28, charged with two counts of aggravated murder for killing two young girls whose bodies were found in buried in suitcases. The bodies of the two girls were discovered Monday, March 2, in suitcases partially buried in shallow graves near Ginn Academy by a dog walker. Und

Hammond, 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.

San 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,

Chicago, 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

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful transportation of firearms, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 922. In June 2026, deputies with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office searched a residence used by Flood and recovered a firearm. The sheriff’s office’s Special Investigations Unit had received a tip regarding narcotics activity at the residence

Covington, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with aiding and abetting distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1). Ryan Cooley, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Nicholas Sturgill, of Villa Hills, Kentucky, sold approximately 50 pressed pills containing fentanyl and xylazine to Cooley. Cooley then sold the pills to Sturgill, who br

Nashville, Tennessee criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with production and advertisement of child pornography, in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2251. Juan Carlos Barturen, 47, of Loretto, Tennessee, sexually abused a minor victim for a period of almost five years and that Barturen had first raped the victim when she was ten years old. The victim also disclosed that Barturen dem

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

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

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with driving under the influence of alcohol -2nd offense, in violation of 47 O.S. 11-902.C.PM1, B4, which provides: C. 1. Any person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense and shall: a. participate in an assessment and evaluation pursuan

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. On February 7, 2026, a Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Criminal Patrol K-9 Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 12 on a 2017 Jaguar Model XE which was occupied by two individuals. The passenge

Denver, Colorado, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant on appeal from the United States District Court of Oklahoma appealing his conviction for allegedly violently assaulting and throwing his three-month-old son. H.S., to stop him from crying. Because the Appellant is an Indian and the alleged crime occurred in Indian Territory in Oklahoma, federal prosecutors used the Assimilative

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury in Indian County, in violation of 18 USC 1151, 1152, 113(a)(6), 21 O.S. 843.5. Defendant allegedly violently assaulted and shook his three-month-old infant son, resulting in severe, long-term physical injuries and developmental delays. Because the victim was Native America

Lafayette, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. Anthony Smith, age 54, of Pensacola was accused of engaging in a conspiracy to distribute drugs. Federal agents began investigating a Louisiana-based drug trafficking network in May of 2023. Agents identified a primary supplier and several asso