Case Results

Drug Test | Case Result Through Structured Mitigation

A controlled substance investigation in Washington D.C. can quickly escalate into a criminal case, particularly when drug test results, witness statements, and digital evidence support an allegation of unlawful use under the District of Columbia Controlled Substances Act. In this matter, the client sought legal representation immediately after learning that a close acquaintance had been arrested and had disclosed the client’s own past drug use during interrogation. Because ketamine is classified in Washington D.C. as a Schedule III controlled substance and the unlawful use or possession of any Schedule I, II, or III substance may trigger prosecution and potential incarceration, the client required a comprehensive defense strategy capable of mitigating sentencing exposure, addressing the implications of drug test expectations, and presenting compelling evidence of rehabilitation. The following case study outlines how defense counsel analyzed the client’s circumstances, prepared a strategic plan to address both evidentiary concerns and drug test–related issues, and secured a suspended sentence under D.C. law through structured advocacy.

Criminal Trial Defense for Forcible Touching Repeat Offender

A criminal trial involving allegations of forcible touching in New York requires a precise understanding of statutory elements, evidentiary thresholds, and sentencing risks particularly when the accused has a prior conviction for a sexual offense. Under the New York Penal Law governing sexual offenses, repeat conduct substantially increases the likelihood of incarceration. This case study outlines how a defense team reframed the narrative, addressed aggravating factors, and presented structured mitigation to secure a suspended sentence for a client facing a second sexual offense allegation. The analysis demonstrates how targeted intervention, fact based advocacy, and rehabilitative efforts can influence prosecutorial evaluation and judicial discretion during a criminal trial, even when the odds initially appear unfavorable.

Elements of Embezzlement New York No Prosecution Outcome

When allegations arise involving the unauthorized transfer or continued use of leased property, New York prosecutors often examine the conduct through the statutory framework governing larceny under New York Penal Law. Because embezzlement is not a standalone offense in the state but is subsumed under the broader definition of larceny, investigators focus on whether the elements of embezzlement—lawful possession, subsequent conversion, and the intent to deprive—can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.In this case study, a business owner faced a criminal investigation in New York after a leased luxury vehicle was not returned to the finance company at the end of the rental term. Prosecutors initially viewed the matter as potential larceny by embezzlement under NYPL §155.05 because the vehicle remained missing and substantial unpaid balances had accrued. Through structured legal advocacy, fact development, and argumentation centered on the absence of criminal intent, the defense demonstrated that the client’s actions did not satisfy the required elements of embezzlement. The case ultimately concluded with a decision not to prosecute.

Corporate Lawyer Strategies to Prevent Unfair Trade Risks

A Washington D.C. manufacturing company engaged a corporate lawyer after noticing heightened scrutiny of its distribution practices and potential unfair trade risks under federal antitrust law and District of Columbia regulations. The company relied on independent dealers nationwide, and certain practices such as purchase expectations or unilateral sales directives risked being viewed as restrictive or coercive. To avoid violations of the Sherman Act and D.C. unfair trade rules, the client needed clearer contracts, voluntary dealer frameworks, and a preventive compliance system. The corporate lawyer developed a streamlined strategy to reduce antitrust exposure, revise documentation, and establish internal controls demonstrating transparency and good faith business conduct.