VA, a 28-year-old cook, was convicted of brokering* a series of illegal gun deals between two gun suppliers and a gun purchaser. One sale involved an automatic high-powered rifle. Unfortunately for VA, the gun buyer was a government cooperator. The b… Read More

LK, a 58-year-old grandmother, received a “time served” sentence in a multi-defendant Federal drug case. She had spent two months in jail at the beginning of the case. Lk was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin with 12 other defendants i… Read More

AJ, a 26-year-old warehouse worker, was charged with possession of child pornography. The evidence against him was strong. He had no criminal record. AJ underwent a psychological evaluation and began sex offender treatment shortly after being charged… Read More

MJ, a 30-year-old scrap metal worker, went to a party with his cousin. The party took place outdoors in a neighborhood with a recent history of violence. MJ brought his gun with him. MJ did not know many people at the party. Another man at the party… Read More

DMS, an 85-year-old retired nurse, was charged by the federal government with Theft of Government Money under 18 U.S.C. 641. Specifically, she was accused of collecting social security benefits from two separate social security numbers. The governmen… Read More

MR, a 40-year-old man, stabbed another man in the leg during a fight. Unfortunately, the stab wound severed the man’s femoral artery. The man died. RM was charged with First-Degree Murder. MR and his girlfriend went to a home to buy drugs from… Read More

FA, a troubled young woman with a significant history of court involvement, became romantically involved with an employee of one of the courthouses. As their relationship progressed, the employee gave FA a gun; he wanted her to be able to protect her… Read More

Following a four-week trial in federal court, LSV, a 29-year-old mechanic, was convicted of RICO and Murder. The jury found that LSV was a member of a notorious and violent international criminal organization. The jury also found that he was personal… Read More