Case Results

File a Fraud Complaint | Avoiding Prison Through Strategic Defense

Fraud allegations in Washington D.C. carry significant criminal exposure, especially when the accusations involve substantial financial loss, repeated transactions, or evidence suggesting intentional deception. When individuals or businesses face claims that they wrongfully obtained goods or money under false pretenses, the consequences may include felony level charges, restitution orders, and potential incarceration. Because D.C. prosecutors and courts closely analyze a defendant’s intent and the factual circumstances surrounding each transaction, early legal intervention is essential. This case illustrates how a structured defense strategy aligned with District law helped a business owner avoid imprisonment and secure a suspended sentence, while also showing how defendants can respond when counterparties threaten to file a fraud complaint in Washington D.C.

Road Rage Sentencing Defense Strategy in Washington D.C.

Road rage sentencing issues in Washington D.C. require a precise understanding of how intent, threat perception, and the presence or absence of physical harm shape prosecutorial decisions. In this case, the client faced allegations of special threats and retaliatory driving behavior after a brief encounter with a motorcyclist near his residence. Although no collision or physical injury occurred, the accusation triggered a criminal investigation including the possibility of a misdemeanor or felony-level charge depending on how the conduct was interpreted.

Property Damage in New York: Defense Strategy That Achieved a Full Decline-to-Prosecute

When a moment of frustration leads to Property Damage, the consequences can escalate quickly especially in New York, where criminal mischief laws impose strict penalties for damaging another person’s property.In this case study, our client sought representation after striking a parking-payment kiosk during a malfunction, resulting in police involvement and a potential criminal charge.The client had already reimbursed the property owner but remained deeply concerned about the criminal implications.He visited our office specifically seeking a non-prosecution outcome supported by a defense team experienced in Property Damage cases.Through careful mitigation, negotiation, and presentation of favorable circumstances, the defense succeeded in securing a decline-to-prosecute result, helping the client avoid a damaging criminal record.

DUI Hit and Run with Injury | Legal Defense Strategy for Sentence Mitigation

A DUI hit and run with injury is one of the most serious traffic related criminal offenses in New York. When a driver causes bodily injury while operating a vehicle under the influence and then leaves the scene without fulfilling statutory duties, the case is typically prosecuted as a felony. In addition, refusing a chemical test significantly increases criminal exposure and often leads to enhanced penalties in both criminal court and administrative proceedings. This content analyzes a defense strategy used in an appellate case where the defendant originally sentenced to a lengthy term of imprisonment successfully reduced the sentence through structured mitigation efforts. The discussion is fully aligned with New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) and reflects how defense counsel may approach a complex DUI hit and run with injury case in real practice.