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Medical Billing Fraud – United States. v. Louis C.

Our client was implicated in a investigation involving a large-scale, multi-million dollar medical billing fraud scheme. The U.S. Attorney ultimately agreed to consider the client as a witness, and not a target, of the investigation. No charges were ever filed against our client.

Counterfeiting – People v. Paris S.

Our client was charged with multiple felonies for possession and passing counterfeit U.S. currency to obtain goods and services. The prosecutor agreed to reduce the charges to misdemeanors and eventually to dismiss the entire case after the client paid restitution.

Conspiracy – U.S. v. John C.

The U.S. Attorney and FBI investigated our client for involvement in a conspiracy to defraud the County of Orange. After discussion and negotiations with the government, no charges were filed.

Insurance Fraud – People v. Dennis K.

Our client was charged with insurance fraud and arson for allegedly burning his custom stretch SUV limo and filing an insurance claim for a loss of over $30,000.00. We successfully negotiated a plea bargain where the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the felony charges. Our client did not have to serve any time in custody, community…

Possession – People v. Christopher K.

Our client was observed by officers parked in front of a home that was connected to drug sales. He was then followed and stopped for a traffic infraction by narcotics officers. The officers brought a drug-sniffing dog to the scene and eventually found methamphetamine in the vehicle’s trunk. We filed a motion to suppress the…

DUI – People v. Jonathan B.

Jonathan was found passed out in his car in Laguna Beach in the early morning hours on a Sunday. He was buckled into the driver’s seat with the engine running, the headlights on and the car parked illegally, blocking a residential alley. Jonathan was clearly intoxicated but claimed that he was sleeping it off in…

DUI – People v. Megan B.

Megan was accused of Driving Under the Influence and of refusing to provide a chemical test to the police, despite repeated attempts to give a breath sample. The police attempted to forcibly obtain a blood sample despite Megan’s objections and offers to cooperate. At jury trial, the jury rejected the police officer’s opinion that Megan…

Assault With a Deadly Weapon – People v. Karen E.

Client was accused of felony assault with her vehicle, which would result in a lifetime driver’s license revocation, among other penalties. We were able to negotiate the case down to a misdemeanor charge, preserving Karen’s driver’s license and avoiding imprisonment.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon – People v. Bailey W.

Charged with a “third strike” for felony assault with a knife causing injury, my client was facing 25 years to life in prison. The case went to jury trial, resulting in a verdict of not guilty.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon – People v. Jaime Q.

Client, a border patrol agent, was accused of assaulting a Santa Ana police detective in a love triangle dispute. The case went to jury trial, resulting in verdicts of not guilty on the contested counts.