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

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

Las Vegas, Nevada, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349. Michele Fiore, a Trump supported, solicited $70,000 in donations from people for a statute to honor a slain police officer, but allegedly spend the money on cosmetic surgery, rent, and her daughter's wedding.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs on a negligence claim. George A. Esch, Jr. and Lynda A. Hamlet sued the developer of their residential subdivision and the entity that sold them their lot, alleging that defective grading and drainage caused water and erosion damage to their property. After Appellants rested at a bench trial, the District Court of Oklah

Lexington, North Carolina, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on an alienation of affections of theory. Jane Doe, the wife on a man who had an affair with Jennifer "Jo" Cobb, age 53, deliberately seduced, enticed, and alienated the affections" of her husband for several months, leading up to the couple's separation in January 2021. Alienation of affection is a civil lawsuit in

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic abuse with prior pattern of physical abuse. Oklahoma defines domestic abuse under Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 644 as any act of physical harm, assault, battery, stalking, or harassment committed against a family or household member, current or former intimate partner, dating partner, or co

Eufaula, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and person involved in a personal injury accident while under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating liquor in violation of 21 O.S. 11-902. Oklahoma's unauthorized use of a motor vehicle law makes it a felony to take, use, or drive someone else's vehicle without their permissi

Eufaula, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. In Oklahoma, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon is a felony offense governed by Title 21, Section 645 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which carries a punishment of up to 10 years in state prison. Legal Definition and Elements: According to the statute, the state must prove sp

Providence, Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted sex trafficking of a child in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1591 and 1594. Justin Duffer, age 36, responded to an online advertisement and communicated with an undercover law enforcement officer posing as an intermediary. During these communications, Duffer agreed to pay for a commercial sex act involvin

Atlanta, Georgia, civil litigation lawyers represented the Defendant accused of violating the False Claims Act. Jay Johnson, the former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer of the Atlanta-based clinical laboratory Capstone Diagnostics, LLC (“Capstone”); Austin Whiles, Capstone’s former Chief Sales Officer and Vice President of Business Development; and associated entities

Newkirk, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with: 1. TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS (METH) AFC 2+ (FEL) Under Oklahoma Statutes §63-2-415, a second violation for trafficking methamphetamine (20 grams or more) is a felony punishable by not less than four (4) years nor more than life in prison.Key Penalties & Sentencing DetailsParole Eligibility: For a second

Sapulpa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a crime against nature - Beastiality in violation of 21 O.S.C. 886. The text of 21 O.S. § 886 states:"Every person who is guilty of the detestable and abominable crime against nature, committed with mankind or with a beast, is guilty of a Class B4 felony offense..."Under the companion statute, 21 O.S. § 887, the

Hugo, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and domestic assault and batter in the presence of a minor. Oklahoma's domestic assault with a dangerous weapon law (governed under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 644) makes it a felony to commit assault, battery, or assault and battery against a family member,

Tahlequah, Oklahoma pro se defendant represented charged with falsley personate another to create liability, driving with license suspended cancelled or revoked, operating a motor vehicle with expired, improper tag or detail and making an unsafe lane change without a lawyer. In Oklahoma, falsely personating another to create liability is a felony crime under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section

Sapulpa, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyeKent Morlan represneted the Defendant charged with misdemeanor delivery of a counterfeit not in violation of 21 o.S. 1577, which provides: Under Oklahoma Statutes Title 21, Section 1577, delivering a forged or counterfeit promissory note, check, or bill for consideration is cl

Guthrie, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first degree murder in violation of 21 O.S. 1114, rape by instrumentation in violation of 21 O.S. 1114, and forcible oral sodomy in violation of 21 O.S. 888, Reported by: Kent Morlan The trial court allowe

Ponca City, Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with animal cruelty. ¶3 The State's evidence at preliminary hearing showed Gilchrist deprived thirteen (13) dogs of food, water and adequate shelter while they were confined near a grove of trees on his rural Grant County property. Two of the dogs were chained separately to small metal shelters; the other eleven wer

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with engaging in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841. Reported by: Kent Morlan Marco Laboy-Torres, age 47, of York, Pennsylvania, was accused of participating in a criminal co

Corcord, New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349. Rye man Frank Nappo, 56, owned Op4G and Slice market research companies based in New Hampshire and Illinois, respectively. Clients would hire the companies to conduct market research surveys. As part of their business model, Op4G and Slice maintai

Kansas City, Missouri, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank robbery. A jury convicted him in August 1996. He was sentenced to imprisonment and ordered to pay $7,567.25 in restitution in November 1996. After his release in 2022, he sued to block the continued enforcement of his restitution order. He argued that the Mandatory Victim Restitution Act (“MVRA”)

Minneapolis, Minnesota criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony child neglect and felony child endangerment in violation of the Major Crimes Act. 18 USC 1153(b) Felony child neglect under the Major Crimes Act is “defined and punished in accordance with the laws of the State in which such offense was committed.” 18 U.S.C. § 1153(b). Minnesota defines “perso

Columbia, South Carolina, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with mailing threatening communications via the United States Postal Service in violation of 18 U.S.C. 870(c). Reported by: Kent Morlan Danny Roney was committed to a federal mental-health facility afte

Washington, DC, sued the Defendant Chuck Redd on a breach of contract theory. A D.C. judge ordered the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay jazz musician Chuck Redd $252,479.70 in legal fees and costs after dismissing a breach-of-contract lawsuit the venue filed against him. Background of the DisputeThe Cancellation: Jazz drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd canceled his sche