Case Results

Business Advisory for Private Fund and Preferred Equity

This business advisory case study illustrates how a Washington D.C. corporate attorney assisted a private fund sponsor with forming an investment vehicle and completing a preferred equity investment in a manufacturing company. The engagement required designing an appropriate entity structure, reviewing investment terms, preparing key agreements, and ensuring that the transaction complied with corporate governance and private offering standards recognized in the District. Throughout the process, business advisory support played a central role in managing regulatory expectations, reducing operational risk, and creating a clear, enforceable investment framework. This case provides insight into how strategic business advisory services support fund sponsors, investors, and portfolio companies operating within the D.C. market.

Drug Offense Sentencing First Time Ketamine Use Defense

This case study examines how a first-time drug defendant in Washington D.C. avoided incarceration despite facing serious drug offense sentencing exposure under the District’s Controlled Substances Act. The matter involved an adult with no prior criminal history who briefly experimented with ketamine during a social gathering, later becoming the subject of a police investigation when a third party disclosed the incident. This analysis explains how the defense attorney conducted a comprehensive factual review, prepared mitigation materials, and positioned the case within D.C.’s drug offense sentencing framework to secure a non-custodial outcome.

Embezzlement Case Studies Not Guilty Verdict

In Washington D.C., embezzlement case studies frequently show how simple administrative mistakes or communication failures can escalate into full criminal allegations. This case illustrates how a defendant accused of workplace embezzlement ultimately secured a complete acquittal with the support of legal counsel. It also demonstrates how District courts examine intent, internal business practices, and evidentiary consistency before determining whether an actual criminal act occurred.

First Time Drug Offender Controlled Substance Defense

This case study examines how a first time drug offender in Washington D.C. faced charges for attempting to procure a Schedule II controlled substance under D.C. Code § 22-1803 (attempt liability) in combination with D.C. Code § 48-904.01 (simple possession of a controlled substance). For first time drug offender defendants in the District, an attempt to acquire a controlled substance is treated with the same statutory seriousness as possession itself, which makes it essential to analyze intent, substantial steps, and mitigating factors. In this case, the defense strategy centered on demonstrating psychological vulnerability, lack of criminal history, and the rehabilitative potential that Washington D.C. courts frequently consider when evaluating a first time drug offender. Through structured mitigation and targeted negotiations, the legal team worked to secure a resolution consistent with District sentencing practices that emphasize treatment rather than incarceration.