Case Results

Forgery Fine Washington DC Minimal Monetary Penalty Defense

Allegations involving the falsification of a written instrument in Washington D.C. are prosecuted under the District’s fraud statutes, particularly D.C. Code § 22-3241 and § 22-3242, which criminalize the creation, alteration, or use of a forged document with intent to deceive or obtain a benefit. Because a written contract is legally recognized as a “written instrument” under District law, any attempt to fabricate or materially modify such a document can expose an individual to felony level penalties, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment. This case study examines how a defense attorney representing a construction company employee successfully mitigated the consequences of a contract forgery allegation, ultimately securing a limited forgery fine rather than incarceration. The matter illustrates how structured mitigation, early intervention, and strategic negotiation can reduce exposure in a high risk fraud case within Washington D.C.’s legal framework.

Assault Complaint Washington DC Injury Settlement Fine Only

An assault complaint in Washington D.C. can arise from unexpected acts of violence that escalate without warning, and such incidents frequently result in criminal exposure under D.C. Code § 22-404, which governs simple assault and related physical injury cases in the District. In this matter, the complainant sought legal assistance after sustaining significant bodily harm during an event where a business meeting unexpectedly turned into a violent encounter initiated by another individual. The case demonstrates how structured evidence collection, early legal intervention, and strict adherence to the District’s evidentiary requirements for proving unlawful force may lead to both a favorable settlement and a fine only outcome for the responsible party. It further illustrates how a well supported assault complaint can be leveraged to obtain compensation for the victim while ensuring the legal system applies proportional sanctions.

Stalker Defense Attorney Non Prosecution Outcome

Allegations involving stalking in Washington D.C. often arise from emotionally charged interpersonal disputes, and the legal consequences can be severe because D.C. treats repeated, unwanted conduct that causes fear or emotional distress as a criminal offense under D.C. Code § 22-3133. In this case, a defense attorney in Washington D.C. represented a client who was accused by a former romantic partner of engaging in stalking behavior after sending a single personal letter. Although the accusation triggered a police investigation, the attorney demonstrated that the conduct did not meet the legal threshold for a stalking offense, which under D.C. law requires a course of conduct composed of two or more acts. By presenting structured evidence, clarifying the intent behind the communication, and emphasizing the absence of any pattern of harassment, the attorney secured a Non Prosecution outcome, meaning prosecutors declined to file formal charges.

Trade Secret Protection Act: Trade Secret Disclosure

The following case study explains how our defense team helped a New York entrepreneur overcome a wrongful accusation of trade secret misappropriation during a corporate ownership dispute. The matter highlights how conflicts between cofounders often escalate into criminal complaints when one party believes leveraging the Trade Secret Protection Act may influence parallel civil litigation.