Case Results

Risk Assessment in Washington D.C.: Securing No-Charge

Workplace injuries can trigger serious legal scrutiny for companies in Washington D.C. under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). When such an incident leads to criminal charges, it's not just about documenting safety efforts. It requires a strategic defense grounded in thorough risk assessment procedures and technical analysis. This case study highlights how a mid-sized construction materials company, facing criminal charges for a disabling injury, successfully used risk assessment to prove compliance and secure a no-charge resolution. The company’s defense team demonstrated that the incident was caused by a procedural lapse from the employee, not a failure in the company’s risk assessment, and that regulatory standards were misapplied by the investigator.

Arson Unintentional Fire Incident Suspended sentence

This case study describes how an arson attorney in Washington, D.C. successfully defended a client who was charged with arson after unintentionally setting fire to a piece of property. The client, while attempting to light a cigarette, accidentally ignited a piece of paper and, in a panic, tossed it into a storm drain. Unfortunately, the fire spread, causing damage to the exterior of the victim’s property.The client, facing serious charges of arson, sought legal counsel from a arson defense lawyer at SJKP Law Firm to navigate the legal complexities of the case. After thorough legal analysis and strategic advocacy, the court ruled in favor of the client, issuing a suspended sentence.

Fraud Penalty Defense | Sentence for Cryptocurrency Fraud

Our criminal defense law firm successfully defended a client who faced serious fraud charges related to a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The client was accused of defrauding investors by promoting overseas crypto investments but ultimately lost most of the funds. Despite the challenging circumstances, our firm’s strategic defense and comprehensive legal approach resulted in a suspended sentence, allowing the client to avoid jail time and continue their life without the burden of a period of incarceration.

Habitual Theft | Non Prosecution Through Legal Strategy

When an individual is accused of habitual theft, the legal consequences can be severe, including the possibility of incarceration and long-term criminal record implications. In this case, a client facing a pattern of shoplifting incidents sought representation after multiple alleged thefts were captured on CCTV at a local supermarket. The situation escalated from what began as an accidental failure to pay for a small item to a series of intentional acts. The client, deeply concerned about the likelihood of punishment for habitual theft, turned to SJKP for urgent legal support.Through a tailored defense strategy, review of mitigating circumstances, and structured negotiations with involved parties, SJKP successfully secured a non-prosecution outcome for the client. This case demonstrates how early interventionand a well-prepared defense can significantly influence the outcome of habitual theft allegations in New York.