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United States of America v. Jingui Liu
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of fraudulent immigration documents.
View VerdictIn the Matter of the Catholic Church of the Archidocese of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana, ban The conduct at issue occurred within the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (“Debtor”). In the bankruptcy case, Trahant represented a group of creditors, “Certain Abuse Victims.” The Debtor was represented by Mintz, who is a partner at Jones Walker LLP. The bankruptcy court appointed Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. (“DRC” and, collectively with Mintz and Jones Walker, “Defendants”) as the
View VerdictScott Williiams v. Social Security Administraiton
New Orleans, Louisiana social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for SSI benefits by HHS. Scott Williams filed for disability insurance benefits and Supplemental Security Income in December of 2021, alleging that he became disabled in March 2020 due to anxiety. The Commissioner denied his claim for benefits following a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). Scott Williams filed a Title II application for a per
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Kylan Green
Hammond, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Kylan Green, age 19, accused of shooting and killing Jermaine Stevenson Jr., 18.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Larry G. Turner
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute meth and fentanyl. LARRY TURNER and several other individuals conspired to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, multiple kilograms of fentanyl throughout the Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes region of the Eastern District of Louisiana. The conspiracy mainly revolved around TURNER’s residence in Tickfaw, Louisia
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. Edgar Yovani Perez-Gutierrez, age 40, an individual unlawfully present in the United States, was found in possession of a Glock handgun. He was arrested by the New Orleans Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Enforcement and Removal Operations officers for violating immigration laws. This investi
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual exploitation and other abuse of children. Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza, age 23, used internet-based accounts and a social media mobile application to distribute, trade, and receive child pornography. In addition to distributing files, he also possessed hundreds of videos and thousands of images of child pornography on his smartphone. Some of the videos included child pornography involving toddlers and
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Troy Rodriguez
Gretna, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with multiple counts for raping and sexually abusing four children over the course of several years. Troy Rodriguez, 49, of Bay St. Louis, was arrested following an investigation by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and booked with three counts each of first-degree rape of a victim under 13, molestation of a victim under 13, sexual battery of a victim under 13 and indecent behavior of a victim under 13.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Michael Feast
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. On or about September 18, 2024, a confidential informant met Gary Feast, age 29, of Metairie, Louisiana, in the courtyard of the Bellemont Apartments in Metairie. Feast then led the informant to a first floor unit, and sold a quantity of crack cocaine and a silver and black Metro Arms m
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Alkeyvin R. Ennis
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm. Alkeyvin Ennis, age 33, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admitted that on or about June 24, 2022, a 2020 Kia Soul was reported stolen to the Baton Rouge City Police Department. On July 8, 2022, officers spotted the stolen Kia Soul traveling westbound on Greenwell Springs Road and began following the vehicle when it then accelerated and ran a red light trying to flee from the offi
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Gary Haynes
Lafayette, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to engage in bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds and committing bribery. Gary Haynes betrayed that system of trust to satisfy his own greed,” said United States Attorney Zachary A. Keller. “This prosecution, which resulted from amazing work by the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation, shows the commitment our Office and the Department of Justice has to safeguarding the rule of l
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Leessa Augustine
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud schemes while employed as a Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (“S&WB”) Senior Special Agent, a position that tasked her with investigating the alleged misconduct of other Sewerage & Water Board employees. LEESA AUGUSTINE sentence was imposed on her guilty pleas to three counts of Wire Fraud and one count of making False Statements for lying to investigators. In one scheme, AUGUSTINE, who was
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Dennis Loyd Sizemore and Gregory Brazell
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to transport a stolen motor vehicle; altering, removing and obliterating a vehicle identification number; possession of fifteen or more unauthorized access devices; and conspiracy to sell or dispose of a firearm and the transfer of a firearm to a prior convicted felon. Between October 2021 and March 2022, Dennis Loyd Sizemore, age 54,, Gregory Brazell, age 41, and their co-conspirators, Chrisophe
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Gary Haynes
Lafayette, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to engage in bribery, bribery, use of a facility interstate commerce in aid of bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of justice. “Mr. Haynes betrayed the trust of the people of Louisiana when he traded his sacred honor for bribes,” said Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Tapp of the FBI New Orleans Field office. “The FBI and the US Attorney’s Office are committed to
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Kylan Green
Hammond, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Kylan Green, age 19, accused of shooting and killing Jermaine Stevenson Jr., 18, who was driven to North Oaks Medical Center before officers arrived, but he later died at the hospital.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Chelsey Powell
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statements related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Chelsey Powell made false statements to the Small Business Administration (SBA) to fraudulently obtaining a pandemic-related relief Paycheck Protection Program loan funded by the federal government, in the amount of approximately $19,950.00. POWELL faces up to five years in prison, up to a $250,000 fin
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Christopher Don Byerley
Baton Rouge, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to transport a stolen motor vehicle; altering, removing and obliterating a vehicle identification number; possession of fifteen or more unauthorized access devices and possession of an unregistered silencer and being a prior convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Between October 2021 and March 2022, Christopher Don Byerley and his co-conspirators, Robert Gregory Brazell, Adrienne Marie King,
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Lucien Bazley
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter. Lucien Bazley guilty of manslaughter, rejecting his assertion that he was defending himself when he shot a man in the face in a Marrero parking lot. Bazley, 50, was on parole when he killed Wayne Martin on the night of Sept. 25, 2022
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Jesus Orellana Castillo
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represents the defendant charged with grand larceny. esus Orellana Castillo, 59, of Kenner, was booked for stealing a wedding dress that belonged to an Army Officer.,
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jaron McCree
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with nowingly possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2).
View VerdictEmanuel Luzardo Bermudez v. DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review
Lafayette, Louisiana, immigration lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Freedom of Information Act violation theory.<br> <br> In 2021, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) initiated removal proceedings against Bermudez. During those proceedings, Bermudez filed a FOIA request for his Record of Proceedings (ROP). On June 17, 2021, EOIR sent Bermudez's counsel an email acknowledging receipt of the request and advising that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the complexity of the reques
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Chukwuebuka Eweni
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with second-degree and attempted second-degree murder.<br> <br> Chukwuebuka Eweni, age 27, is accused of triple stabbing in Little Woods that left one dead and two others injured.
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Megan Moton
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old boy.<br> <br> Megan Moton was arrested on two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and one count of indecent behavior with juveniles.<br> <br>
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Quinto Robinson
Lafayette, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer will represent the Defendant charged with attempted second-degree murder.<br> <br> Quinton Robinson, 17, of Lafayette, was accused for shooting a man near downtown Lafayette.
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Patrick Antoine, Hazel Munoz, and Tyler Jackson-Scott
Baton Rouge, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with street racing and firearm felonies.<br> <br> Patrick Antoine, Hazel Munoz, and Tyler Jackson-Scott were allegedly involved in street racing and a shooting incident.
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Brandon T. Joseph
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.<br> <br> Brandon T. Joseph, age 21, accused for killing 60-year-old grandfather Miguel "Nation” Stemley, a Uber driver, during a carjacking on October 10th.
View VerdictPhillip Taylor v. South LA Contractors, L.L.C.
Lafayette, Louisiana, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory.<br> <br> Following a bench trial, the district court found Defendant South LA Contractors liable under the Louisiana Wage Payment Act ("LWPA”) for failing to timely pay Plaintiff Phillip Taylor his wages and for wholly failing to pay him for his accrued vacation time.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Darryl Davis
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Kambrienne Stringer
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant on a revocation of supervised release matter.
View VerdictPatricia Patten v. Sanofi S.A., et al.
New Orleans, Louisiana, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a product liability claim involving Taxotere (Docetaxel).
View VerdictTillie Fentress v. Hospira Worldwide, Inc., et al.
New Orleans, Louisiana, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a product liability theory.<br> <br> Hospira, a pharmaceutical company now owned by Pfizer, has been a defendant in numerous lawsuits, including product liability and securities fraud cases. <br> <br> Fentanyl product liability: The company issued a recall for lots of Fentanyl Citrate Injection in 2020 due to potential defects in the vial seals. Lawsuits have been filed against various drug manufacturers ove
View VerdictRyan Gary and Rebecca Gary v. Hollier's Specialty Roofing, Inc.
Lafayette, Louisiana, civil litigation lawyers represented the parties in a contract dispute.<br> <br> The Garys sustained extensive roof damage when Humcane Delta blew through Lafayette Parish on October 9, 2020. The following day, the Garys met with a representative from Hollier Roofing. During this meeting, the Garys and Hollier Roofing signed an agreement to fix the damage. The agreement also contained an addendum authorizing direct payments from the Garys' insurer, Federal National Insuran
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Mark Pohlen and Walita Eugene
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with first-degree murder.<br> <br> Mark Pohlen, 62, and Walita Eugene, 38, were accused of killing a woman and a man.<br> <br>
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Nya Irving, also known as Nya Carter
Hattiesburg, MS criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with SNAP Benefits Fraud<br> <br> A Canton woman pleaded guilty last week to stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits intended for low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford nutritious food.<br> <br> According to court documents and statements made in court, Nya Irving, also known as Nya Carter, 25, unlawfully acquired and used SNAP and Temporary Assistance for Need
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Janette Ramirez
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Demanding Ransom for Release of Kidnapping Victim.<br> <br> 18:1201(c) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT KIDNAPPING<br> (1) <br> 18:1201(c) CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT KIDNAPPING<br> (1s) <br> 18:1201(a)(1) and 2 KIDNAPPING AND AIDING AND ABETTING<br> (2) <br> 18:1201(a)(1) KIDNAPPING AND 18:2 AIDING AND ABETTING<br> (2s) <br> 18:875(a) INTERSTATE TRANSMISSION OF RANSOM DEMAND AND 18: 2 AIDING AND ABETTING<br> (4s) <br>
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Jamal McKenzie
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robbery and attempted murder.<br> <br> Jamal McKenzie, age 17, threatened a man with a gun, held him at gunpoint, and stole his scooter.<br> <br> McKenzie shot at the victim several times and wounded him.<br> <br>
View VerdictKimberly Williams, et al. v. GoAuto Insurance Company, et al.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaaintiffs who sued on a bad faith cancellation of insurance policies because of nonpayment to the company that financed the premiums.<br> <br> Former insureds claim that the insurance company's cancellation procedures did not comply with the statute, resulting<br> in misrepresentations and breach of good faith and fair dealing.<br> <br>
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jentonia Williams
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Federal Bank Robbery <br> <br> Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on September 19, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted JENTONIA WILLIAMS, ("WILLIAMS”), age 39, of New Orleans, for bank robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2113(a).<br> <br> According to court documents, on September 2, 2025, WILLIAMS robbed the Capital One Bank located in the 4100 bloc
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Carlos A Lopez, Barrett R. Howell
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendants charged with Unauthorized Disposal of Government Records<br> <br> Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced today the filing of a bill of information in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division, charging former federal prosecutor CARLOS A. LOPEZ ("LOPEZ”), age 48, and Dallas-based criminal defense attorney BARRETT R. HOWELL ("HOWELL”), age 50, wit
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Tyree King
New Orleans, Louisiana, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm. <br> <br> King pleaded guilty, without a plea agreement, to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), and to one count of possession of a machinegun in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(o) and 924(a)(2). King did not object to the presentence investigation report (the "PSR”), which calculated a base
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Otravious Romel Harris, Sr.
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm <br> <br> Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that OTRAVIOUS ROMEL HARRIS, SR. ("HARRIS”), age 44, a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced on September 9, 2025, to five years of probation, after previously pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 922(g)(1). This statut
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Dantrell McZeal
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 2022 Gas Station Shooting </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> New Orleans Man Sentenced to 105 Months for 2022 Gas Station Shooting</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i"></b></center></i><br> <center><h2><br> <br> Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on September 10, 2025, U.S. Distr
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Dantrell McZeal
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 2022 Gas Station Shooting </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> New Orleans Man Sentenced to 105 Months for 2022 Gas Station Shooting</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i"></b></center></i><br> <center><h2><br> <br> DANTRELL MCZEAL ("MCZEAL”), age 34, was sentenced to 105 months imprisonment, and
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Reza Heta Pratama
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Former Cruise Line Employee Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i"></b></center></i><br> <center><h2><br> <br> Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that on
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Romney Manuel
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baton Rouge, LA criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Former Louisiana Department Of Education Employee Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i"></b></center></i><br> <center><h2><br> <br> Romney Manuel, age 51, of Prairieville, Louisiana, pled gu
View VerdictMauricio Ferreyros v. Cox Operating, LLC, et al.
New Orleans, Louisiana personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a marine negligence theory.
View VerdictKaren Brenner and William Brenner v. Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp.
New Orleans, Louisiana personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a insurance law question relating to a car wreck.<br> <br> This case was filed in the Civil District Court, Orleans Parish, 24-06914 D-12 and was removed to federal court by the Defendant.<br> <br> Louisiana's direct action insurance law changed significantly in August 2024, generally<br> eliminating the right to sue an insurer directly for a tortfeasor's actions, except in specific situations like uninsured motorist (U
View VerdictJimmy Heath v. Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc., et al.
New Orleans, Louisiana personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act claim theory.<br> <br> The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) is<br> a federal law providing compensation, medical care, and vocational rehabilitation for workers injured on the job in traditional maritime industries, such as longshoring, shipbuilding, and ship repair. It covers injuries occurring on navigable waters or adjoining areas used for mar
View VerdictUnited States of America v. Jhosmy Josue Perez-Alvarez
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being an alien in possession of a firearm affecting interstate commerce.
View VerdictState of Louisiana v. Taylor Berry
New Orleans, Louisiana criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault on a police officer, obstruction of justice, and illegal discharge of a firearm during a violent crime.<br> <br> The charges stem from a violent domestic dispute on October 13, 2023, during which Berry shot his girlfriend, Kristen Darin, in the head at point-blank range.<br> <br> On the night of the shooting, Taylor Berry assaulted Kristen Darin inside a conven
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