Florida False Pretense Law
 

United States of America craig Jolloff and Lisa Ann Jolloff

Fort Myers, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $3.4 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

Fort Myers Couple Sentenced To Federal Prison For $3.4 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme



U.S. District Judge Th... More...    $0 (04-11-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Royce Gillham

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Biofuel Fraud Conspiracy

Florida Man Sentenced for Biofuel Fraud Conspiracy



The General Manager of a company that produces and sells renewable fuel and fuel ... More...    $0 (03-13-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Carlos Abreu

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with (1) falsely claiming United States citizenship to register to vote; (2) using a United States citizen’s name to vote; (3) possessing firearms as an alien without lawful status; (4) making false statements in support of a passport application; and (5) aggravated identity theft. More...    $0 (03-17-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Kevin Paul McMains

cty, sta criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Benefit Fraud

Army Veteran Sentenced to Federal Prison For Over Three-Quarter Million Dollar Benefit Fraud




Kevin Paul McMains, 44, of Milton, Florida, has... More...    $0 (02-13-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Martinez Builders Supply, d/b/a East Coast Trust; Kelly Yanira Del Valle

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiring to harbor aliens by means of employment

St. Lucie County company and woman sentenced for conspiring to harbor aliens by means of employment



Martin... More...    $0 (01-27-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Shannima Yuantrell Session aka Shalamar

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sex trafficking nearly a dozen women and girls

Florida man sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking nearly a dozen women and girls




Shannima Yuant... More...    $0 (01-22-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Kevin Paul McMains

Pensacola, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Three-Quarter Million Dollar Benefit Fraud

Army Veteran Sentenced to Federal Prison For Over Three-Quarter Million Dollar Benefit Fraud



Kevin Paul McMain... More...    $0 (01-13-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Arthur Grimes

Orlando, FL criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with obstructing the IRS

Florida Client of Tax Refund Scheme Sentenced to Prison for Obstructing the IRS



A Florida man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for obstr... More...    $0 (01-13-2025 - FL)

Miami, Florida qui tam lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729
et seq. (2012) (“Act”) theory.

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United States of America v. Kevin Paul McMains

Pensacola, FL criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Benefit Fraud

Army Veteran Sentenced to Federal Prison For Over Three-Quarter Million Dollar Benefit Fraud



Kevin Paul McMains, 44, of Milton, Florida, pleaded... More...    $0 (01-13-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Jeremy Charles DeWitte

Orlando, FL criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Filing False Tax Returns

Florida Man Sentenced to Prison for Filing False Tax Returns



A Florida man was sentenced to 41 months in prison for filing false tax re... More...    $0 (01-08-2025 - FL)

State of Florida v. Dillon James Graham

Ocala, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant seeking postconviction relief.

In ground six of the motion, Appellant claims that the State
committed a Giglio[1] violation by introducing false testimony during his trial which helped secure his conviction. The trial court denied this claim, reasoning that Appellant alleged merely conclusory allegations and failed to s... More...    $0 (01-03-2025 - FL)

United States of America v. Christopher John Murchison

Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Firearms Trafficking Scheme

Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty In Firearms Trafficking Scheme



Christopher John Murchison (52, Oklahoma) plea... More...    $0 (12-23-2024 - FL)

State of Florida v. Jackalynn Elizabeth D'Auria

Viera, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.

On November 17, 2020, the State charged Appellant with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing and killing Amanda Ervin, Appellant's mother, with a knife. A jury trial occurred over three days in March 2023. During the trial, Appellant raised the State's alleged violations of Brady[1] and Giglio[2] f... More...    $0 (12-27-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Brandon Eugene Rivera

Tallahassee, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sexually Exploiting Children Over the Internet and Receipt of Child Pornography

Colorado Man Sentenced To 20 Years in Prison For Sexually Exploiting Children Over the Internet and Receipt of Child Pornograp... More...    $0 (11-25-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Celestine “Skip” Aniekwu

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraud Scheme conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and transportation of stolen property

Fugitive Businessman Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Scheme to Pay Alleged Kickbacks

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United States of America v. Heidi Torres-Moncaleano

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Preparing False Tax Returns

Naples Woman Sentenced To Federal Prison For Preparing False Tax Returns



Heidi Torres-Moncaleano (45, Naples) was charged with ai... More...    $0 (11-19-2024 - FL)

Amanda C. Watson v. Chad Spencer and Michael J. Heather


Deland, Florida family law lawyers represented the Plaintiff and Defendants in a paternity action.


The Circuit Court found that Chad Spencer was the natural parent and father of Amanda C. Watson's child, C.H.S.,
based on presumptive paternity under section 742.10(1), Florida Statutes (2023). The mother asserts the trial court erred in finding that the voluntary acknowle... More...    $0 (11-15-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Heather Darrey

Tampa, FL criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Embezzling Over $875,000

Former Church Records And Finance Manager Sentenced To Federal Prison For Embezzling Over $875,000



U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryda... More...    $0 (11-14-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. John Lewis

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon charged with Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon

Sarasota Man Sentenced To Nine Years For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Fel... More...    $0 (11-04-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. John Lewis

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon

Sarasota Man Sentenced To Nine Years For Possessing A Firearm And Ammunition As A Convicted Felon



U.... More...    $0 (11-04-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Cedrick Campbell

Tallahassee, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Preparing False Tax Returns

Gadsden County Tax Preparer Sentenced To Federal Prison For Preparing False Tax Returns



Cedrick Campbell, 49, of Quincy, ... More...    $0 (09-20-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Xavier Latrell Smith; Jayla Denice Welch

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Cross Country Sex-Trafficking

Federal Judge Sentences Cross Country Sex-Traffickers to 14 and 30 Years in Prison



In March, Smith and Welch, who are both fro... More...    $0 (09-09-2024 - FL)

State of Florida v. Darien A. Hauter


Inverness, Florida burglary, Kidnapping, eluding, and child abuse criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.





Hauter was charged via information with nine crimes: burglary of a dwelling with battery; three counts of kidnapping; intimidating a witness; felony fleeing or attempting to elude; two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm; and violati... More...    $0 (08-19-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Wesner Jean-Pierre

Pensacola, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Preparing False Tax Returns

Pensacola Tax Preparer Sentenced To Federal Prison For Preparing False Tax Returns



Wesner Jean-Pierre, 33, of Orlando, Flor... More...    $0 (07-31-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Peter Alexander Lawrence

Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements and representations to a federally licensed firearms dealer

Jacksonville Man Previously Convicted Of Domestic Violence Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Failed Attempt To Ill... More...    $0 (07-30-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Terronce Morris


Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Nearly $3 million Fraud Scheme Involving Identity Theft and Bogus Music Concerts

Fake Concert Promoter Sentenced to 57 months in Prison for Nearly $3 million Fraud Scheme Involving Identity Theft and Bogu... More...    $0 (07-22-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Robert Zildjian Mondragon

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Making False Statements During a Firearms Purchase and Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Broward County Man Sentenced to Prison for Making False Statements During a Firearms Purchase and Illegally Possessing a F... More...    $0 (07-12-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Rene De La Torre; Joe Lewis McHomes

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Involvement in Fraud Conspiracy

Former Vice President of Miami Aerospace Company and Accomplice Sentenced to Prison for Involvement in Fraud Conspiracy



The f... More...    $0 (07-08-2024 - Fl)

United States of America v. Carmel Linot

Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Aggravated Identity Theft And Bank Fraud

Titusville Man On Federal Supervision Sentenced To Eight Years For Aggravated Identity Theft And Bank Fraud


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United States of America v. Angel Ruben Hernandez, Jr.

Orlando, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with

Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer Sentenced To Three Years In Federal Prison



U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Angel Ruben Hernande... More...    $0 (06-20-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Jddarrian Christopher Irons

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing A Loaded Firearm Illegally

Convicted Felon Sentenced To 46 Months For For Possessing A Loaded Firearm Illegally



On October 5, 2023, officers fro... More...    $0 (06-18-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Abdul Q. Aziz

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Aiding In The Preparation Of False Tax Return

Valrico Man Sentenced For Role In Aiding In The Preparation Of False Tax Return



U.S. District Judge Kathryn ... More...    $0 (06-14-2024 - Fl)

United States of America v. Alexander Alli

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Riverview Man Sentenced To 13 Months’ Imprisonment For COVID-19 Relief Fraud




U.S. District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell... More...    $0 (06-11-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Jephte Bernard

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a fraud scheme

Owner of Jay’s Immigration Consulting Practice, LLC sentenced to over 5 years in federal prison



During the course of a fraud scheme, Jeph... More...    $0 (06-05-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Stephanie Diane Smith

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer Johnny Leonard McCray, Jr. and Daryl Elliott Wilcox represented the Defendant charged with COVID-19 Relief Fraud ... More...    $0 (05-30-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Antonio Jose Melean Reyes; Gabriel Daniel Pinnace

Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Gun Smuggling


Jacksonville Gun Smugglers Sentenced To Six Years In Federal Prison



Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Antonio Jose Melean Reyes (... More...    $0 (05-08-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Jean Robert Dorcius

Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with COVID-19 relief fraud


Central Florida man sentenced to prison for COVID-19 relief fraud, creating fictitious payroll that included his children



A central Florida man was sentenc... More...    $0 (04-30-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Victoria Zerillo

Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Embezzling $400,000 From Senior Citizens.

Riverview Woman Sentenced For Embezzling $400,000 From Senior Citizens



Victoria Zerillo (49, Riverview) was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment... More...    $0 (04-24-2024 - FL)

United States of America v. Vervia Watts

Chicago, Illinois criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with False Tax Return Scheme.

Defendant Filed Over 900 Fraudulent Returns Claiming More than $1.3 Million in Refunds



An Illinois woman was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for preparing a... More...    $0 (04-23-2024 - FL)

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