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United States of America v. Joe’Veon Penson Willis

Arkon, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of maintaining a drug premises (21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(1)) and two counts of aiding and abetting false statements during the purchase of a firearm (18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6), 924(a)(2)). Joe’Veon Penson Willis operated a drug house with his half-brother. The government found out, raided the house, and arrested the brothers. On Christmas Day, 2021, Joe’Veon Penson Willis and his half-brother, John Pens

United States of America v. Michael W. Honaker

Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and Theft of Government Property. Michael W. Honaker, 55, of Windham, Ohio, was sentenced to 31 months in prison by U.S. District Judge David A. Ruiz, after he pleaded guilty in December 2024 to wire fraud and theft of government property. He was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay restitution of $432,254.07 to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, $82,400.20 to the Social

United States of America v. Jonathan Leissler

Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. from about March 2022 to November 2024, Jonathan Leissler, 44, of Stow, Ohio, worked at an industrial supply company in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, as its chief financial officer (CFO). This role allowed him access to sensitive data such as payroll, expenditures, accounts payable, and company credit cards. He created fake payroll records to receive unauthorized payments, with amounts ranging from about $5,

United States of America v. Eric Hendeson

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Henderson was sentenced in 2019 to 78 months in prison for his role in the Trevitt and Atcheson Crips (T&A) gang-related racketeering conspiracy. Henderson sold gram quantities of crack cocaine in Columbus and Chillicothe on behalf of the racketeering conspiracy, which also included five murders, multiple attempted murders, drug trafficking, firearms traffickin

United States of America v. David Mitsnefes

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with child exploitation and pornography crimes for allegedly hiding spy cameras in the house of minor victims. Between 2021 and 2025, on multiple occasions the family of teenaged victims found hidden cameras in the minors’ bedrooms. David Mitsnefes, age 32, allegedly used wifi to save videos of the minor occupants in various states of undress to his iPhone. He also allegedly took the victims’ underwear on numerous

United States of America v. Troy H. Williams

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug offenses, possessing a firearm as a felon, and money laundering. The Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to 196 months in prison. Williams moved the district court for compassionate release, claiming that the prison officials were inadequately treating his serious medical condition.

United States of America v. Donald Sims

Youngstown, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with violation of supervised release. Donald Sims has a history of run-ins with the law. Among his past offenses are two federal convictions for possessing a firearm as a felon. The sentences for both offenses included periods of supervised release, provisions he struggled to honor.

United States of America v. Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with defrauding elderly victims out of over $8 million. Frederick Kumi, aka Emmanuel Kojo Baah Obeng, aka Abu Trica, 31, of Swedru, Ghana was part of a criminal network that targeted elderly victims in romance scams across the United States since 2023. Kumi was arrested in Ghana on December 11, 2025. According to the indictment, perpetrators of this romance scam used Artificial Intelligence software to assume false

United States of America v. Tiawan Taylor

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.

State of Ohio v. Asuten Medek

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Austen Medek, 39, has been charged with murder in the death of his wife, 41-year-old Michaela Medek.

United States of America v. Samuel A. Griffith

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and distributing drugs. In October 2025, Samule A. Griffith, age 35, of Ashville, Ohio, allegedly sold narcotics from a room at the Red Roof Inn on Renner Road in Columbus. When law enforcement agents executed a search warrant at the location, they discovered 18 firearms and kilogram quantities of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine. As a convicted felon, Griffith is prohibited

United States of America v. Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee

Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to transport stolen vehicles, possession of stolen cars, trafficking in stolen vehicles, possession of stolen auto parts, and operating a chop shop. between at least October 2023 and October 2024, Kahrese Tracey Scott Lee, ate 28, of Cincinnati, who is also known as “Reese Lee” and “Bennett Jones,” knowingly worked with others to orchestrate an interstate stolen car ring. The defendant operated a g

United States of America v. Colby Smith

Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with kidnapped two individuals at gunpoint in two different carjacking incidents in the greater Dayton area. Colby Smith, 32, has been in local law enforcement custody since the day of the alleged crimes. He is now charged federally with kidnapping, carjacking and using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. According to charging documents, on Tuesday morning, Smith brandished a firearm at a victim who was in

State of Ohio v. Jarrett Prater, JOshua Ludlum, Dartanion Battle, Devin Metts, and Isaiah Klein

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with street racing and failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. The men are part of a group of more than 60 people who have been riding dirt bikes and ATVs throughout the city doing burnouts and wheelies. Cincinnati Police have attempted to stop the group several times as they ran red lights, blocked traffic and rode on sidewalks. These charges relate to an Aug. 23 incident on Reading Road. O

State of Ohio v. Robert Burnett

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with shooting and killing a friend he’d asked to leave his home. Burnett asked Beck to leave, and the men began to argue. The argument grew heated as Burnett repeated his request and Beck remained in the home. Around 2:30 a.m., Burnett shot Beck eight times. He recorded the shooting on his cell phone and claimed he was acting in self-defense. Burnett threw the gun he used over the fence in his backyard and drove B

State of Ohio v. Sheton Sutton

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Shelton Sutton, age 21, was charged with shooting and killing Isaiah Hairston.

Eric L. Patterson v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., et al.

Cleveland, Ohio, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff claiming that UnitedHealth Group, his insurer and health plan administrator. In short, Patterson claims that United collected reimbursement for medical expenses paid on Patterson’s behalf even though his health plan gave United no such right. Patterson sued United and others under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). * * * ERISA, however, is a rare exception to the well-pleaded complaint rule. Gar

United States of America v. Jaylin Iler

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of child pornography in violation of 18 USC 2252A(a)(5)(B) and (b)(2).<br> <br> (a) Any person who—<br> (1) knowingly mails, or transports or ships using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce or in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce by any means, including by computer, any child pornography;<br> (2) knowingly receives or distributes—<br> (A) any child pornography u

Cheryl Marie Potts v. The Medical Protective Company, Inc.

Cincinnati, Ohio personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a fraud claim.

Kelly A. Swords v. Social Security Administration

Cincinnati, Ohio social security disability lawyer represented the Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of her application for Social Security: SSID Tit. XVI benefits by HHS.

United States of America v. Hernan Burgos Prada

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1956(h), which provides:<br> <br> (h) Any person who conspires to commit any offense defined in this section or section 1957 shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense the commission of which was the object of the conspiracy.<br> <br> <br> Google A.I.<br> <br> Federal law defines money laundering as a crime primarily thro

United States of America v. Shawn M. Thomas

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with interference with commerce by threat or violence.<br> <br> AI Overview Federal interference with commerce by threats or violence, most notably under the Hobbs Act (\(18\) U.S.C. \(1951\)), makes it illegal to obstruct, delay, or affect interstate or foreign commerce through robbery or extortion. This includes committing or threatening physical violence to any person or property in furtherance of such a plan, with p

Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor v. Tradesman International, Inc.

Cleveland, Ohio commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant resisting paying employees for attending safety training.<br> <br> Trademan is a skilled labor leasing company. <br> <br> Federal regulations required it to pay employees to pay employees to attend safety training.<br> <br> Trademan refused.<br> <br> <br> <br>

State of Ohio v. Tina Day

Springfield, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs one count of aggravated possession of drugs.

State of Ohio v. Lamarcus Devonte McLaughlin

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with one count of aggravated vehicular assault (suspension) in violation of R.C. 2903.08(A)(1), a felony of the second degree; one count of operating a vehicle while under the influence (OVI) in violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(1)(a), a misdemeanor of the first degree; one count of OVI (marihuana 10ng urine or 2ng blood) in violation of R.C. 4511.19(A)(1)(j)(vii), a misdemeanor of the first degree; one count of OVI (marihuan

United States of America v. Pierre Lemone Draper

Dayton, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to commit theft and conversion of money and things of value from the United States; 18 U.S.C. § 1014 - Making false statements on a loan application; 18 U.S.C. § 1040 - Wire Fraud; 18 U.S.C. § 1343 - the knowing transfer, possession and use without lawful authority of a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1028(a)(7); and aggravated

Eric J. Wittenburg and Carol Wislon v. DM Excavating, LLC

Columbus, Ohio employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an employment benefits E.R.I.S.A law theory.

United States of America v. Richard Roman

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with coercion or enticement of a female.

Jennifer Rush v. Root Insuarance Company

Cincinnati, Ohio insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of contract theory.

Estate of Donovan L. Lewis v. City of Columbus, Ohio, et al.

Columbus, Ohio personal injury lawyer represents the Plaintiff who sued on an excessive force civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> Twenty-year-old Donovan Lewis was at home in bed, around 2 a.m., when police officers entered his apartment to arrest him on outstanding warrants. Once inside the residence, Officer Ricky Anderson fatally shot the unarmed Lewis in the abdomen as he sat up in bed. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Lewis's estate ("the Estate”) brought an action against the Cit

United States of America v. Eskender Getchew

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with unlawfully prescribed controlled substances, including opioids, without a legitimate medical purpose.<br> <br> kender Getachew is a medical doctor who operated a clinic in Columbus, Ohio, that provided treatment to patients suffering from opioid addiction. The federal government alleged that Dr. Getachew unlawfully prescribed controlled substances, including No. 24-3432 United States v. Getachewopioids, without a legi

State of Ohio v. Xavier Baldwin

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of stolen property and illegal possession of firearms.<br> <br> Xavier Baldwin, 21, Cleveland, was arrested.

State of Ohio v. John Doe and Jane Doe

Columbus, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter and abuse of a corpse. <br> <br> A 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were the parents of the infants and the girl concealed the pregnancy. When the infant died, the parents allegedly buried the infant at the Karl Road location.

State of Ohio v. Montianez Merriweather, Dekyra Vernon, and Jermaine Matthews

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with assault and aggravated riot.<br> <br> Montianez Merriweather, 34; Dekyra Vernon, 24; and Jermaine Matthews were accused of getting into a fight in a downtown street.

State of Ohio v. Andrew Hoskinson

Newark, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated murder, two counts of murder, one count of felonious assault and one count of strangulation.<br> <br> Andrew Hoskinson was accused =f beating and strangling 21-year-old Tala Smith near the Manning Street Bridge in Newark in March 2024.<br> <br> Hoskinson spoke briefly, asking for forgiveness from Smith's family.<br> <br> "I'm so sorry that this has happened. If I could change things, I would,” Hoskinson

United States of America v. Robert Elwood Matthews

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.<br> <br> Under federal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal act, coupled with an intent to achieve the goal. In many cases, the government must also prove that at least one member of the conspiracy took an "overt act" in furtherance of the agreement. A conviction for conspiracy does not require the underlying crime to have be

United States of America v. Bahadar Durrant

Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States.<br> <br> Under federal law, a conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit a criminal act, coupled with an intent to achieve the goal. In many cases, the government must also prove that at least one member of the conspiracy took an "overt act" in furtherance of the agreement. A conviction for conspiracy does not require the underlying crime to have been compl

United States of America v. Lionell Coleman

Cincinnati, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs.<br> <br> Google A.I.:<br> <br> A conspiracy is a secret plan by two or more people to do something unlawful or harmful. In a legal context, it is an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, which often requires an overt act to further the agreement. The term "conspiracy theory" refers to a belief that a secret group or organization is behind a particular event or situat

United States of America v. Steevenson Persona

Dayton, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud.<br> <br> Google A.I.:<br> <br> Federal wire fraud law, defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1343, makes it a crime to use electronic communications across state lines to execute a scheme to defraud someone of money, property, or honest services. To secure a conviction, a prosecutor must prove the defendant engaged in a scheme to defraud, used material misrepresentations, intentionally used interstate wire communication

United States of America v. Devin Long

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with drug possession and firearm felonies.<br> <br> As they surveilled Devin Long, officers observed him engage in several suspected drug transactions. Based on these discoveries, a magistrate judge issued a warrant to search Long's house for evidence related to drug trafficking. The search turned up a host of illegal firearms and drugs. <br> <br> Long later moved to suppress the fruits of the search. After the district c

United States of America v. Kenneth Evans

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

United States of America v. Kenneth Evans

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Cleveland, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Drug Dealing.<br> <br> An Akron-area career criminal has been sentenced to prison for his role in distributing controlled substances throughout Northeast Ohio.<br> <br> Antoine D. Cook, 46, of Akron, was sentenced to 420 months (35 years) in prison by U.S. District Judge Donald C. Nugent after a federal jury found him guilty in June of the following charges as outlined in the indictment:<br> <br> One count of Possessi

State of Ohio v. Bionca Ellis

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with aggravated murder, murder, attempted murder, felonious assault, endangering children, and misdemeanor theft.<br> <br> Bionca Ellis, age 34, was accused for stabbing and killing 3-year-old Julian Wood and stabbing his mother, age 37, at a Giant Eagle in North Oomstead, on June 3, 2024.<br> <br>

Malik Allah-U-Akbar, fka Odraye G. Jones v. Margaret Bradshaw, Warden

Cleveland, Ohio, civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff seeking a writ of habeas corpus.<br> <br> Malik Allah-U-Akbar was granted a conditional writ of habeas corpus, "vacating [his] death sentence unless the State of Ohio conducts a new penalty-phase proceeding within 180 days of remand.” Jones v. Bradshaw, 46 F.4th 459, 489 (6th Cir. 2022). The state did not comply with the writ. The district court then converted this conditional writ to an nconditional writ. The unconditional wr

State of Ohio v. Omarion Horne

Cincinnati, Ohio criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Omarion Houre is accused of shooting and killing Rachel Counts, age 23.<br> <br> It was reported that while playing cards, Hore pulled out a gun and said: "Let's play Russian roulette." He pointed the gun and the victim and shot her in the chest."<br> <br>

State of Florida v. 15-Year-Old Sophommore

Orlando, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manslaughter and possession of a gun on school property. <br> <br> Fifteen year 0ld High School sophomore shot and killed 16-year-old Pinien Dalmacy died after being shot twice at Vogt-Meloon Park.<br> <br> The two boy got into a confrontation at school and agreed to meet at the part to settle their differences.

United States of America v. Kenneth Dunnican

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with the Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances.

United States of America v. Nathan Kaiser

Cleveland, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of a firearm.<br> <br>

United States of America v. Cody Sebastian Stokovich

Akron, Ohio, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of methamphetamine.