Case Results

Punishment for Breach of Trust: Defense Strategy Leading to a Suspended Sentence in Military Procurement Case

Service members facing allegations of breach of trust, fraud, or falsification of official documents in procurement matters often confront severe legal consequences. In Washington, D.C., the punishment for breach of trust may include incarceration, fines, and long-term professional repercussions. The matter involved a military client who had been convicted at trial, yet the evidence revealed systemic logistical constraints rather than personal misconduct.

Refusal of Breathalyzer | Felony-Level Risk Avoided Through Suspended Sentence

This case study details how a Washington, D.C. motorist facing serious consequences for Refusal of Breathalyzer avoided incarceration through early intervention and structured legal advocacy. Under D.C. law, refusing a chemical breath test triggers mandatory license sanctions and can result in criminal penalties that often exceed the consequences of a standard DUI. Because a Refusal of Breathalyzer is treated as intentional non-compliance with a lawful police directive, courts regard it as a significant public-safety violation. In this case, despite an accident and observable signs of recent drinking, the defense team secured a suspended sentence preventing a jail term and limiting long term consequences.

Forgery Offense Case | New York Implied Authorization Defense Resulting in Non Prosecution

In New York, a forgery offense investigation can escalate quickly because the statute penalizes not only the act of falsifying a document but also the knowing use, or “uttering,” of that document. When a client becomes the subject of such an allegation, early legal intervention is often the decisive factor that prevents the matter from advancing into a full criminal prosecution. This case examines how a defense team in New York resolved a forgery offense investigation at the police inquiry stage by demonstrating implied authorization, disproving criminal intent, and clarifying the factual misunderstandings that formed the basis of the complaint. The analysis further explains how statutory definitions under New York Penal Law guided the defense strategy.

Sexual Assault Trial Case Study | Filing a Workplace Sexual Assault Complaint Leading to a Full Criminal Trial

In New York, a sexual assault complaint involving a workplace supervisor often triggers complex investigative procedures, evidentiary review, and prosecutorial evaluation. When a victim seeks to pursue a sexual assault trial rather than a summary resolution, a strategic and well supported legal approach becomes essential. This case study explains how a New York sexual assault attorney assisted a victim who had been forcibly kissed by her supervisor after a workplace gathering. Although the incident occurred several years earlier, the offender later sent repeated sexualized messages, increasing the legal viability of the complaint and establishing ongoing harm, which ultimately allowed the matter to proceed to a full sexual assault trial. Throughout the representation, the attorney ensured compliance with New York Penal Law provisions on forcible touching and sexual abuse, built a strong evidentiary record, reduced secondary trauma to the victim, and guided the case into a full criminal proceeding without pretrial detention of the accused.