Every case tells a story of strategic defense, relentless advocacy, and exceptional results. These are real cases with real outcomes that changed our clients' lives.
DUI and Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
The defendant faced charges of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While License Suspended (DWLS). The State initially offered a resolution of one year of probation and 30 days in jail.
Through skilled negotiation, our firm successfully resolved the case for DUI minimums without any jail time, achieving an outcome significantly more favorable than the State's initial offer.
Failure of Sexual Offender to Register and Providing False Information
The client faced two serious charges, including failure to register as a sexual offender and providing false information, with a minimum potential sentence of 48 months in prison.
Developed comprehensive defense strategy to avoid prison sentence, successfully negotiating alternative to prison despite serious nature of charges and mandatory minimums.
Third-Degree Felony Grand Theft and First-Degree Misdemeanor Petit Theft
The client, charged with Grand Theft and Petit Theft, faced a daunting legal battle given an extensive history of arrests and prior prison sentences. The State initially offered a sentence of 54 months.
Through strategic representation and an open plea to the court, our firm was able to avoid the Defendant being charged as a repeat offender warranting a 10-year prison term. Strategic open plea to court resulted in significantly reduced sentence.
Wire Fraud involving logistics companies
A grand jury charged the defendant with devising a scheme to defraud two logistics companies by creating fraudulent shipper accounts to avoid paying shipping costs. The individual created fake accounts using the names of real companies without their knowledge, attempting to defraud companies out of more than 1.5 million dollars.
Successfully argued for concurrent sentences and significant reduction despite high-value fraud involving multiple corporate victims and fraudulent activities spanning over a year.
Tech support scam operation defrauding thousands of consumers through deceptive internet pop-ups and fraudulent sales tactics
The Defendant was employed by a tech support scam company that defrauded thousands of consumers through deceptive internet pop-ups and fraudulent sales tactics. The company falsely informed consumers of non-existent computer problems and convinced them to purchase unnecessary services and products. The individual worked as a salesperson and later as a team leader, instructing others in the fraudulent techniques. The scam operated from November 2013 to June 2016, defrauding over 40,000 people out of more than $25 million.
Despite the massive scale of the fraud involving 40,000 victims and $25 million in losses, and the defendant's leadership role in instructing others in fraudulent techniques, counsel managed to secure an extraordinarily lenient sentence of just one day in prison.
Possession of More than 500 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute
On March 4, 2016, Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies executed a search warrant at a residence. Inside a safe, officers found approximately 1,997 grams of cocaine, cutting agents, drug packaging materials, drug paraphernalia, and $69,910 in United States currency. A loaded firearm was also found on a shelf in the same closet, above the safe.
The defense team was able to get all gun charges dropped after extensive motion practice, significantly reducing potential sentence and demonstrating exceptional motion practice in federal court.
Complex mortgage fraud scheme involving bank fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud
In this complex mortgage fraud case, the client initially faced a sentence of 21 months of imprisonment and 5 years of supervised release. The team meticulously examined the government's evidence, identified areas for negotiation, and presented compelling arguments to mitigate sentencing through intensive negotiation, strategic analysis of discovery materials, and proactive engagement with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Recognizing the complexities of the case and the need to secure the best possible result, we successfully persuaded the government to file a motion under Rule 35 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, demonstrating exceptional skill in federal criminal defense strategy and post-sentencing advocacy.
Failure of Sexual Offender to Register and Providing False Information
Faced serious charges with significant mandatory minimum prison time. Developed comprehensive defense strategy to avoid prison sentence.
Successfully negotiated alternative to prison despite serious nature of charges and mandatory minimums.
Third-Degree Felony Grand Theft and First-Degree Misdemeanor Petit Theft
Client had extensive criminal history with prior prison sentences. State initially offered 54 months.
Successfully avoided repeat offender enhancement that would have resulted in 10-year term. Strategic open plea to court resulted in significantly reduced sentence.
Attempted coercion and enticement of a minor for sexual activity
Defendant was caught in undercover operation using private messenger service to contact who they believed was a minor, arriving with items intended for sexual activity.
Successfully negotiated for minimum sentence despite serious nature of charges and presence of physical evidence.
DUI and Driving While License Suspended (DWLS)
State initially offered one year of probation and 30 days in jail.
Successfully negotiated for minimum penalties without jail time through effective plea negotiations.
Possession with intent to distribute, attempted possession with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine
Defendant was arrested in undercover operation for possession of two kilograms of cocaine after negotiating purchase.
Successfully argued for minimum sentence despite multiple charges and significant drug quantity.
Attempted coercion and enticement of minor
Defendant attempted to solicit a minor for sexual purposes using a dating app. Counsel negotiated plea agreement for twelve years, though judge rejected the negotiated low end of guidelines.
Successfully used PSR objections and persuasive arguments to prevent life sentence, despite rejection of initial plea agreement.
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine
In June 2014, a DEA informant was contacted by an uncharged co-conspirator seeking a cocaine supplier. An undercover detective arranged a meeting with the defendant, who expressed interest in buying cocaine and heroin. Subsequent recorded conversations led to a meeting where the defendant agreed to purchase cocaine and proposed trading other drugs for additional cocaine. On July 11, 2014, the defendant and an accomplice met with undercover detectives to complete the transaction, where the defendant was arrested after attempting to flee.
Successfully argued for dramatic sentence reduction from initial 10-year mandatory minimum sentence, demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills in federal drug cases involving mandatory minimums.
Conspiracy to Distribute Narcotics, Narcotics - Sell, Distribute, or Dispense via the Internet, Conspiracy to Commit Misbranding, Money Laundering, Conspiracy to Engage in Structuring
This indictment involved multiple defendants charged with participating in an illegal internet pharmacy scheme from 2010 to 2012. The scheme involved selling, distributing, and dispensing prescription drugs over the internet without valid prescriptions. Customers ordered drugs like Fioricet, Soma, and Ultram through websites without consulting a physician, making the prescriptions invalid.
Successfully negotiated an extraordinary outcome in a complex multi-defendant internet pharmacy case involving serious federal drug and money laundering charges, avoiding decades of potential imprisonment.
Making false statements to acquire firearms and international weapons trafficking
Defendant purchased multiple firearms with intent to traffic to Haiti, making false statements on federal forms. Caught during traffic stop with ten Glock 19 pistols.
Successfully negotiated significant reduction in sentence despite international weapons trafficking implications.
Marijuana Sell/Distribute/Dispense 40 Kilos (88 lbs)
On November 30, 2011, Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, conducted a canine inspection of a vehicle driven by the defendant. The canine alerted to the presence of drugs, leading agents to discover 88 pounds of marijuana concealed in vacuum-sealed bags within the vehicle. The defendant admitted to transporting the marijuana from California to Florida in exchange for money, citing financial hardship as motivation.
Successfully argued for probation in lieu of imprisonment despite significant drug quantity (88 pounds), emphasizing client's circumstances and financial hardship in a case involving interstate drug trafficking.
Participated as a straw buyer in a mortgage fraud scheme involving a property in Miami Beach, Florida
In July 2005, an individual participated as a straw buyer in a mortgage fraud scheme involving a property in Miami Beach, Florida. Loan applications submitted on their behalf contained materially false information regarding assets, employment, and intentions to occupy the property. The individual did not provide a down payment or intend to live in the property but received payment for their involvement. The scheme resulted in the lender incurring significant losses, with fraud damages exceeding $400,000.
Successfully negotiated minimal sentence in complex mortgage fraud case involving substantial financial losses and federal wire transfers across state lines.
Timeshare resale fraud targeting elderly victims
Defendant collected over $282,000 from 141 consumers through Creative Vacation Solutions timeshare resale scam, primarily targeting elderly individuals.
Successfully mitigated sentence despite aggravating factors of elderly victims and high fraud amount.
Fraudulent telemarketing timeshare resale scheme targeting elderly victims.
The defendant participated in a complex telemarketing fraud scheme involving false promises, misrepresentations, and deceptive business fronts. The operation used fabricated offers and fees to defraud victims across multiple states.
Successfully argued for a sentence reduction motion, demonstrating exceptional post-conviction advocacy.
A Broward County Sheriff's Deputy charged with conspiracy to commit extortion under color of official right and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.
Deputy was accused of providing countersurveillance for a drug transport operation involving 100 kilos of cocaine and receiving $3,000 for their role. Case involved complex undercover FBI operations and recorded conversations.
Successfully navigated a high-profile case involving law enforcement corruption and substantial drug quantities, achieving a sentence well below potential life imprisonment.
Possession of Controlled Substance (Sell/Distribute/Dispense) (Oxycodone)
Multiple defendants charged in conspiracy to possess and distribute oxycodone in Broward County.
Successfully negotiated significant reduction in sentence through effective plea negotiations in multi-defendant case.
A comprehensive view of our track record across federal and state courts
Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud
Wire Fraud (4 Counts)
Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Coercion or Enticement of Female
Marijuana Distribution (88 lbs)
DUI and DWLS
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