Licensing Board Matters

  • Arizona State Board of Nursing v. Jane Doe  – Our client, a registered nurse, had her license suspended and was investigated for stealing controlled substances from the hospital pharmacy.  After several months of negotiations, the State declined to press charges and her license was eventually reinstated.

Order of Protection

  • Jane Doe v. John Doe – A petition for an order of protection was filed against our client. After extensive preparation and negotiation, the petition was dismissed prior to appearing in court.
  • Jane Doe v. John Doe – Order of protection obtained and quashed cross-petition in domestic dispute
  • John Doe v. Jane Doe – Obtained order of protection in a cyber-stalking case on behalf of our client, a prominent public figure.
  • Jane Doe v. John Doe: Our client was served with an order of protection and an injunction against harassment. Quashed one petition for an order of protection and quashed a separate injunction against harassment.

Felony Cases

  • Arizona v. John Doe – Our client was arrested and charged with an aggravated assault on a police officer reduced to misdemeanor.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client charged with discharging a firearm after a domestic dispute with family member. Prosecution suspended after client completed deferred prosecution program case was dismissed.
  • em>Arizona v. John Doe – client charged with aggravated assault after road rage incident involving firearm.  Case was designated as a misdemeanor.

Traffic Cases

  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client was arrested for hit and run while vacationing in Scottsdale. Plead to failure to control speed to avoid collision
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client was pulled over for street racing after an officer paced him in excess of 100 miles per hour, client plead to a speeding ticket.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client charged with reckless driving got it reduced to traffic school.

DUI

  • Arizona v. Jane Doe – After being pulled over for swerving into oncoming traffic, our client’s PBT came back at super extreme dui. After extensive negotiation with the county attorney, our client pleaded guilty to an extreme DUI, she only did 2 days in jail.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client pulled over and arrested on suspicion of DUI. A blood test determined that he had a Cocaine metabolite in his system at the time of driving.  Case dismissed. 
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client was arrested after a single vehicle accident in Scottsdale. A blood test determined that his BAC was XXX.  No jail time.
  • Arizona v. Jane Doe – Client arrested for Hit and Run and Extreme DUI. Intoxalyzer returned a .180.  After extensive
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client was arrested for criminal speeding, DUI (BAC was .193), reckless driving, and possession of Cocaine. After extensive negotiations and motion practice, our client plead guilty to misdemeanor DUI.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client arrested on outstanding warrant on DUI drug case. Obtained complete dismissal.

Drug Possession

  • Arizona v. John Doe – Charged with conspiracy, criminal enterprise, transportation of Fentanyl for sale after he was arrested with 9,500 fentanyl pills.  Facing a mandatory sentence of 10 years. Obtained probation.
  • Arizona v. Jane Doe – Client was arrested after Scottsdale Police found her drinking and smoking marijuana in her vehicle.  A further search of the car revealed MDMA.  She was charged with possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and open container. Possession of dangerous drugs and open container dismissed, plead guilty to misdemeanor paraphernalia charge.

Fraud

  • United States v. John Doe – Our client was indicted for conspiring to commit bank fraud, totaling more than $6,000,000.  After extensive negotiations with the United States Attorney, our client was placed on probation.
  • Arizona v. Jane Doe – Our client was charged with tax fraud totaling several hundred thousand dollars. At trial, the judge granted our motion for a directed verdict and dismissed the case.
  • United States v. John Doe – Client charged with domestic threat and cyberstalking. Obtained diversion and the charges ultimately being dismissed.
  • United States v. Jane Doe –Client charged with conspiracy in relation to a Paycheck Protection fraud. We resolved the case, and she was placed on probation.
  • United States v. John Doe – Our client was extradited to the United States for his role in a conspiracy to defraud hundreds of United States citizens. Initially, he was facing more than 10 years in prison.  We negotiated a favorable plea agreement wherein he was sentenced to time-served and sent back to his country of origin.
  • United States v. John Doe – Achieved probation in a telemarketing, mail, and wire fraud conspiracy. The government alleged tens of millions of dollars in damages.
  • United States v. Jane Doe – Our client was the spouse of a government agent who had been charged with dealing drugs and alien smuggling. We were able to convince the US attorneys that our client played no role in her husband’s misconduct.  The US Attorney declined to prosecute.
  • State v. John Doe – investigated a multi-million-dollar embezzlement by an employee of a medical practice, and the state ultimately declined to prosecute after a lengthy investigation.
  • United States v. John Doe – Charged with false statement in an application for a passport. Reduced to a misdemeanor.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Our client was accused of defrauding more than $40,000 from his employer. We negotiated a plea deal that allowed him to earn an undesignated misdemeanor with no prison time.

Plaintiff Sexual Assault Cases

  • Jane Doe v. Confidential – Represented minor in lawsuit against her teacher who had sexually assaulted her.  Reached settlement for policy limit of $1,000,000.

Juvenile Justice Matters

  • Arizona v. John Doe – ASU student facing several charges for using fake ID at Waste Management Open. Case dismissed.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Highschool student charged in connection with a fight resulting in serious bodily injury. Juvenile probation.  
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client was charged with Jay walking and minor in consumption of alcohol in Tempe. Case dismissed.
  • Arizona v. John Doe – Client involved in fight in Tempe Bar, charged with assault. Case dismissed.
  • State v. John Doe – complete dismissal MIP case

Healthcare

  • United States v. John Doe – Our client was charged with 3 counts of health care fraud and one count of transactional money laundering, with losses exceeding $10,000,000.  After months of extensive negotiations, he pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement and was given probation in lieu of prison time. 
  • Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System v. Jane Doe – Obtained a dismissal on behalf of a behavioral health company who had been accused of fraudulent billing by AHCCS.

Governmental Investigations

  • Securities and Exchange Commission vs. Jane Doe: Our client was investigated by the S.E.C. in connection with XXX.  She was required to produce records and faced a lengthy deposition.  Ultimately, we were able to persuade the SEC to drop the case.

Forfeiture

  • In re the matter of [property seized] – The State seized more than $1,000,000 from our client (including a home and several bank accounts) in connection with a racketeering investigation.   After substantial motion practice, the state returned all of his property.
  • In re the matter of [property seized] – In a civil forfeiture investigation by the Arizona Attorney General involving an illegal gambling operation, we obtained dismissal and award of partial attorney’s fees.