LV Criminal Defense: Our Experience

The following are examples of past criminal cases where we have provided representation. Feel free to browse our case results to learn about the types of past cases that our Nevada criminal defense lawyers have handled. Every case is different and you need to have your own case evaluated by an experienced attorney who can provide advice specific to your situation.

Key Cases & Results

  • State of Nevada vs. Gerald Gage

    Nick Wooldridge successfully defended Gerald Gage against first-degree murder charges in a complex case spanning over four years of litigation. Despite serious allegations from a 2005 workplace incident where Gage’s boss Danny Cates was found shot dead, our legal team built a compelling defense strategy. Through persistent advocacy and thorough preparation, we achieved complete dismissal of all murder charges in 2023. This outcome demonstrates our ability to secure favorable results in the most challenging criminal cases.

  • State of Nevada vs. Timothy Witte (2025):

    Client charged with violent offense. After trial, client found NOT guilty.

  • State of Nevada vs. Anthony Gonzalez (2025):

    Client charged with counts of Sexual assault and lewdness with minor under 14. After preliminary hearing and cross-examination of accuser as well as Detective matter resolved to Probation with a drop-down to a gross misdemeanor non-sex offense.

  • False Statement to Obtain Public Office (2024):

    In January 2024, G.B. was charged with making a False Statement to Obtain Public Office. The case was dismissed by the court, and no further action was taken.

  • Pandering (2024):

    In January 2024, C.S. faced a Gross Misdemeanor charge for Pandering. The case was dismissed, clearing the client of all allegations.

  • Theft and Embezzlement (2024):

    In January 2024, A.A. was charged with Theft and Embezzlement. The case was reduced to a Gross Misdemeanor and resolved to Probation.

  • Domestic Violence with a Deadly Weapon (2024):

    In January 2024, A.R.P. was charged with Domestic Violence involving the use of a deadly weapon. The case was dismissed by the prosecution due to lack of evidence.

  • Domestic Violence in Presence of a Child (2024):

    In January 2024, N.C. faced a misdemeanor charge for Domestic Violence in the presence of a child. The case was dismissed, and no penalties were imposed.

  • Domestic Battery (2024):

    In January 2024, P.S. faced two misdemeanor counts of Domestic Battery. Both were dismissed, and the matter was closed.

  • Battery and False Information (2024):

    In January 2024, M.A. was charged with Battery and two counts of Providing False Information to a Police Officer. All charges were dismissed by the court.

  • Domestic Violence by Strangulation (2024):

    In January 2024, S.P. was charged with Domestic Violence by Strangulation. The case was dismissed, and the client was cleared of all charges.

  • Domestic Violence (2024):

    In February 2024, O.Z. faced two misdemeanor counts of Domestic Violence. Both charges were dismissed after review by the court.

  • Pandering (2024):

    In February 2024, T.A. faced two felony counts of Pandering. The case was resolved to Misdemeanor Trespass and closed with no felony record.

  • Domestic Violence and Coercion (2024):

    In March 2024, A.M. was charged with misdemeanor Domestic Violence and felony Coercion Constituting Domestic Violence. The case was dismissed, ending all proceedings.

  • Battery (2024):

    In March 2024, R.J. faced a misdemeanor Battery charge. The case was dismissed, and no conviction was recorded.

  • Burglary and Grand Larceny (2024):

    In March 2024, K.W. was charged with First-Degree Burglary of a Business and Grand Larceny over $5,000. The case was resolved to Probation following successful negotiation.

  • Battery (2024):

    In March 2024, E.K. faced a misdemeanor Battery charge. The case was dismissed, and the record remained clean.

  • Sexual Assault of a Minor (2024):

    In 2024, T.A. was charged with multiple counts of Sexual Assault of a Minor under 14. After jury selection, the prosecution offered a resolution to Probation, which was accepted.

  • Child Pornography (2024):

    In April 2024, A.D. was charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Possession of Visual Depictions Involving Sexual Conduct of a Child. The case was resolved to Probation, avoiding imprisonment.

  • State of Nevada vs. Brad Amorati (2024):

    Client charged with two counts of reckless, driving, causing death and one count of reckless driving causing substantial bodily harm. Client facing potential felony convictions and substantial prison time, as well as potential loss of professional license. Case and alleged victims resided in small rural town, where the trial took place. We focus grouped the case, and figured out how to win. After five day jury trial client NOT GUILTY of charge offenses.

  • State of Nevada vs Oscar Chamale (2024):

    Client charged with multiple accounts of lewdness with a minor under the age of 14. Charges carry a minimum term of 10 to life imprisonment. Case lasted for many years, we were able to obtain body cam from a prior incident of the alleged victim, making inconsistent statements. Matter proceeded to trial. After five days of jury selection prosecutor offered probation with a non-sex fictitious plea to vagrancy.

  • State of Nevada vs. Timothy Arakawa (2024):

    Client charged with multiple counts of sexual assault as well as lewdness with a minor under 14 years of age. Case lasted many years. Case proceeded to jury trial. After three days of jury selection makes offer to Probation.

  • USA vs. Ekaterina Lau (2024):

    Client charged with felonies related to alleged assaults on an airplane. After consistent preparation as well as designation of potential expert for not guilty by reason of insanity, defense – matter to petty offense, misdemeanor.

  • USA vs. Shawn Cone (2024):

    Federal case. Client charged with threats against Secret Service protectives as well as interstate communications with a threat to injure. Client facing several years imprisonment. Lengthy, and bifurcated sentencing, hearing. Client receives probation.

  • Solicitation or Engagement in Prostitution (2023):

    In January 2023, L.P. faced a misdemeanor charge for soliciting or engaging in prostitution. After legal proceedings, the case was thoroughly reviewed and ultimately dismissed, resulting in no conviction.

  • Aggravated Stalking Reduced to Misdemeanor (2023):

    In January 2023, J.W. was initially charged with aggravated stalking. After legal review, the charge was reduced to misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and the matter was resolved accordingly.

  • Misdemeanor Battery (2023):

    In January 2023, H.M was accused of misdemeanor battery. The case went through the legal process and was ultimately dismissed, clearing her of all charges.

  • Statutory Sexual Seduction (2023):

    In January 2023, D.W. was charged with felony statutory sexual seduction, a registerable sex offense. After legal proceedings, the case was resolved to child neglect and endangerment, classified as a gross misdemeanor.

  • Luring a Child or Mentally Ill Person (2023):

    In January 2023, S.R. faced a gross misdemeanor charge for luring a child or mentally ill person. Following review and negotiation, the matter was reduced to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct.

  • Domestic Battery – First Offense (2023):

    In January 2023, C.S. was charged with domestic battery, first offense. After review of the evidence, the case was dismissed in its entirety.

  • Discharging a Firearm Where a Person Might Be Endangered (2023):

    In January 2023, B.B. faced a gross misdemeanor charge for discharging a firearm where a person might be endangered. The case was resolved as a simple misdemeanor with the completion of required classes.

  • Non-Sufficient Funds Check and Felony Theft (2023):

    In January 2023, H.N. was charged with felony theft and issuing a non-sufficient funds check. The case was later dismissed, and the record was sealed.

  • Coercion (2023):

    In January 2023, K.J. was charged with felony sexual assault and indecent exposure. After legal proceedings and negotiations, the case was ultimately resolved to coercion, categorized as a non-sexual and non-registerable offense. This outcome significantly reduced the severity of the original charges and avoided any long-term registry implications.

  • Theft (2023):

    In March 2023, S.A. faced a felony theft charge involving property valued between $5,000 and $25,000. Following discussions and review of evidence, the charge was reduced and resolved as a gross misdemeanor, allowing the client to avoid a felony conviction on record.

  • Domestic Battery, First Offense (2023):

    In March 2023, N.M. was charged with domestic battery, first offense. Upon review by the prosecution, the case was denied for prosecution, resulting in no further legal action or criminal record against the client.

  • Open or Gross Lewdness (2023):

    In March 2023, N.F. was initially charged with open or gross lewdness, classified as a registerable sex offense. After careful case handling, the matter was resolved to a misdemeanor battery, removing any requirement for sex offender registration and reducing long-term consequences.

  • Disturbing the Peace (2023):

    In March 2023, T.J. faced a misdemeanor domestic battery charge for a first offense. The case was later resolved to disturbing the peace, a lesser charge, which resulted in a more favorable outcome and minimized potential penalties.

  • Open and Gross Lewdness (2023):

    In March 2023, H.C. was charged with multiple serious felonies, including two counts of sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, coercion (sexually motivated), and three counts of domestic battery. After extensive legal efforts, the case was ultimately resolved to open and gross lewdness, avoiding more severe felony convictions.

  • Theft and Conspiracy (2023):

    In April 2023, J.P. faced four felony counts of theft involving property valued over $3,500, along with a conspiracy to commit theft charge. Through legal negotiation, the case was reduced and resolved as a gross misdemeanor, helping the client avoid a felony record.

  • Battery (2023):

    In April 2023, T.D. was charged with misdemeanor battery. After case review, the charge was dismissed, resulting in no conviction or further proceedings.

  • Battery (2023):

    In April 2023, T.H. was also charged with misdemeanor battery. The case was dismissed after review, clearing the client of all charges

  • Battery and Domestic Battery (2023):

    In April 2023, I.E. faced charges for both misdemeanor battery and domestic battery. Upon further assessment, both charges were dismissed, and the client was fully cleared of all allegations.

  • Battery (2023):

    In May 2023, S.G. was charged with misdemeanor battery. The case was reviewed and later dismissed, leaving the client without any conviction or penalty.

  • Robbery with Use of a Deadly Weapon (2023):

    In May 2023, M.F. was charged with robbery involving the use of a deadly weapon, a serious felony offense. After successful case handling and negotiations, the charge was resolved to a misdemeanor, substantially lowering the potential penalties.

  • Grand Larceny and Possession of Stolen Property (2023):

    In May 2023, T.L. was charged with grand larceny of property valued between $5,000 and $25,000, conspiracy to buy or possess stolen property, and possession of stolen property under $25,000. The case was ultimately dismissed, resulting in a complete clearance of all charges.

  • Domestic Battery, First Offense (2023):

    In May 2023, T.L. faced a separate charge of domestic battery, first offense. The prosecution denied the case, leading to no trial or conviction.

  • Possession of a Controlled Substance (2023):

    In May 2023, M.M. was charged with possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance (Flunitrazepam). After review, the prosecution denied the case, and no criminal proceedings continued against the client.

  • Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (2023):

    In June 2023, D.N. was charged with DUI Drugs (M) and Basic Speeding 21–20 (M). After case review, the DUI Drugs charge was dismissed by the prosecution. No further legal action was taken, and the client maintained a clean record.

  • Battery Domestic Violence Causing Substantial Bodily Harm (2023):

    In June 2023, B.S. faced multiple charges including Battery DV SBH (F), Coercion DV (F), and Battery DV (M). Following negotiations, the Battery SBH charge was dismissed in court. The client avoided a felony conviction and no penalties were imposed.

  • Battery (2023):

    In June 2023, N.T. was charged with a misdemeanor Battery offense. The court reviewed the case and found insufficient grounds to proceed. All charges were dismissed, resulting in a favorable outcome for the client.

  • Battery (2023):

    In June 2023, J.H. faced one count of Battery (M) following a domestic dispute. After investigation, the prosecution moved to dismiss the case. No further proceedings occurred, and the case was formally closed.

  • Solicitation of a Child for Prostitution (2023):

    In June 2023, R.G. was charged with Solicitation of a Child for Prostitution (F) and Luring for a Sexual Act (F). After legal intervention, the case was reduced to a gross misdemeanor. The resolution avoided a felony conviction and potential incarceration.

  • Stalking Using the Internet (2023):

    In June 2023, J.B. faced charges for Stalking with Use of the Internet (F). The case was re-evaluated and resolved as Conspiracy to Commit a Crime (GM). This resulted in a lesser charge and a more favorable legal outcome.

  • Using Information of Another (2023):

    In July 2023, D.D. was accused of using another person’s information without consent. The defense demonstrated a lack of sufficient evidence in court. The case was ultimately dismissed and the client was cleared of all charges.

  • Battery (2023):

    In August 2023, R.O. faced two misdemeanor Battery charges. After a full review, both charges were dismissed by the prosecution. The client faced no penalties and the matter was closed.

  • Lewdness with a Child Under 14 (2023):

    In August 2023, S.H. was charged with Lewdness involving a child under 14, a serious felony offense. After investigation, the case was dismissed due to lack of supporting evidence. The client was fully exonerated and cleared of all allegations.

  • Solicitation of Prostitution (2023):

    In August 2023, L.L. faced a misdemeanor charge for Solicitation of Prostitution. Upon review, the court determined dismissal was appropriate. The case was closed with no further action or record of conviction.

  • Attempted Murder with Deadly Weapon Enhancement (2023):

    In September 2023, T.D. was charged with three counts of Attempted Murder with a Deadly Weapon Enhancement and two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The case was ultimately resolved to Discharging a Weapon Where a Person Might Be Endangered, a Gross Misdemeanor.

  • Governor’s Pardon (2023):

    In September 2023, S.M. was granted a Governor’s Pardon on multiple cases. The client received full relief through the pardon process and all prior matters were cleared.

  • Identity Theft and Forgery (2023):

    In September 2023, R.R. was charged with Obtaining or Using Personal ID of an Older or Vulnerable Person, Theft over $3,500, and two counts of Forgery. The case was resolved to Probation, allowing the client to avoid incarceration.

  • Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy (2023):

    In September 2023, V.N. faced multiple felony charges including Conspiracy to Violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Trafficking of Schedule I or II substances, and Possession with Intent to Sell. After negotiations, the case was resolved to Probation.

  • Theft Over $500,000 (2023):

    In October 2023, J.F. was charged with Theft exceeding $500,000. The case was successfully resolved to Probation, sparing the client from prison time.

  • Drug Trafficking and Transportation (2023):

    In October 2023, F.H. was charged with Trafficking Schedule I Controlled Substances, Conspiracy to Violate the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and Transportation of a Controlled Substance. The case was resolved to Probation after review.

  • Battery (2023):

    In October 2023, T.H. faced a misdemeanor Battery charge. The case was dismissed by the prosecution, and the matter was closed.

  • Assault and Kidnapping (2023):

    In October 2023, B.L. was charged with multiple felonies including Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault Constituting Domestic Violence with a Deadly Weapon, Coercion with Force, Burglary with a Firearm, and Second-Degree Kidnapping. The case was resolved to a Gross Misdemeanor with Probation.

  • Grand Larceny and Burglary (2023):

    In November 2023, E.F. was charged with First-Degree Grand Larceny and First-Degree Residential Burglary. After negotiation, the case was resolved to Probation.

  • Domestic Violence and Battery (2023):

    In November 2023, I.G.C. was charged with Coercion Constituting Domestic Violence and Battery Domestic Violence on a Pregnant Victim. Both charges were dismissed, and the client faced no penalties.

  • Battery and Disturbing the Peace (2023):

    In November 2023, I.H. faced misdemeanor charges for Disturbing the Peace and Battery. Both were dismissed by the court following review.

  • Domestic Battery (2023):

    In November 2023, J.N. was charged with misdemeanor Battery Domestic Violence. The case was dismissed, and the record remained clear.

  • Child Pornography (2023):

    In December 2023, D.J. was charged with 22 counts of Preparing, Advertising, or Distributing Pornography Involving a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography under 16. The case was resolved to Probation after successful defense efforts.

  • Unlicensed Medical Practice (2023):

    In December 2023, J.H. was charged with Performing Surgery Without a License, Acting as a Medical Practitioner Without a License, and Disregarding Safety Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm. The case was resolved to Probation, avoiding prison time.

  • State of Nevada vs. Jorge Ortiz (2023):

    Client charged of multiple counts of sexual assault and minor under 14 years of old as well lewdness with a minor under 14 years old. Case lasted over five years. When trial imminent matter resolved to Probation with a drop-down to a non-sex gross misdemeanor.

  • State of Nevada vs. Richard Lord (2023):

    Client charged with  sexual assault of minor.   Destroyed complaining witness at preliminary hearing.   State got very reasonable and matter resolved to probation and with a misdemeanor at end of probation.

  • State of Nevada vs. Timothy Arakawa (2023):

    Client charged with multiple counts of sexual assault. At the end of jury selection, state made offer to probation.

  • State of Nevada vs. Gerardo Ramirez (2023):

    Client charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and lewdness with a minor under 14. 2 accusers in one trial. Client facing life imprisonment. After jury trial, Found Not Guilty on all 12 Counts.

  • State of Nevada vs. Salvador Ramirez (2023):

    Client charged with multiple counts of Lewdness and a count of sexual assault of a minor under 14. Client facing life imprisonment. After Jury trial found not guilty of all counts.

  • State of Nevada vs. Gerald Gage (2023):

    Client charged with murder. After years of litigation, State agrees to dismiss the case.

  • State of Nevada vs. Jesse Barnes (2023):

    Client charged with Murder and Robbery with use of a deadly weapon. Result = probation and if successful to a misdemeanor.

  • State of Nevada vs. Jan Falber (2023):

    Client indicted for theft of over $800,000 after years of litagation…client recieves probation and restitution amount reduced significantly.

  • State of Nevada vs. Dhaliwal, Gercharon (2023):

    Hotel business owner charged with sexual assault of employee. Destroyed complaining witness at preliminary hearing. Matter resolved to probation and no sex offender registration.

  • State of Nevada vs. Peter Sell (2023):

    Client charged with sexual assault and kidnapping. After preliminary hearing kidnapping charge dismissed. Destroyed alleged victim at preliminary. Matter resolved to probation, no registration, and if successful on probaiton reduced to misdemeanor.

  • State of Nevada vs. Jorge Ortiz (2023):

    Client charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and lewdness with minor under 14. After years of litigation….matter resolved to probation and if successful drop down to a gross misdemeanor and no registration.

  • State of Nevada vs. Sean Powers (2023):

    Client on probation and alleged to have violated for picking up new domestic violence charge. After probation violation hearing, client reinstated to probation.

  • State of Nevada vs. Matthew Blake (2023):

    Client alleged to have violated probation after allegedly absconding and dropping out of treatment center. After a violation hearing, client reinstated to probation.

  • State of Nevada vs. Josh Munroe (2022):

    Client charged with sexual assault. Destroyed complaining witness at preliminary hearing. State got very reasonable and matter resolved to probation and no sex offender registration.

  • State of Nevada vs. Roy Munerlyn (2022):

    Client charged with sexual assault of a minor and lewdness. Destroyed complaining witness at preliminary hearing. Matter resolved to gross misdemeanor and probation, no sex offender registration.

  • State of Nevada vs. Frank Pedone (2021):

    Client charged with 5 counts total – 4 sexual assault with minor under 14 and one kidnapping in the 1st degree. Facing life imprisonment. Client found not guilty on all 5 counts.

  • State of Nevada vs. Cristian Lara Contreras (2021):

    Client charged with 4 counts total- 2 sexual with a minor under 14 and 2 counts of lewdness with a minor under 14. Facing life imprisont. Three accusers in one trial. Client Found Not Guilty on all counts.

  • State of Nevada vs. Johan Owens (2019):

    District Court. Client charged with Domestic Violence by Strangulation. Facing mandator prison. Verdict = Not Guilty. Expert Witnesses.

  • City of Las Vegas vs. Austin Hischon (2019):

    Client charged with domestic battery. After trial Fount NOT Guilty.

  • State of Nevada vs. Luke Friedman (2019):

    Probation filed two seperate violations. First violation for picking up new charges. After violation hearing reinstated. Probation file subsequent violation for absconding. After violation hearing, reinstated to probation.

  • State of Nevada vs. Floyd Mayweather Sr. (2018):

    Client charged with battery. After trial Found NOT guilty!

  • State of Nevada vs. Joseph Allison (2016):

    District Court. Carson City Nevada. Client charged with various counts related to stabbing complainant multiple times at the complainant house. Battery with use of a deadly weapon and burglary. Verdict hung jury. No conviction at end of trial.

  • State of Nevada vs Nicholas Wooldridge (2000):

    I was charged with battery causing substantial bodily harm. A Felony. My entire future was on the line as well as my sanity and potential professional career. After jury trial, I was found NOT GUILT

2018 Cases Results

  • Elder Abuse

    Client was charged with abuse of an elderly or vulnerable person and was facing a lengthy jail sentence for the offense. Instead, thanks to LV Criminal Defense, the case was dismissed.

  • Weapons Charges

    Client was charged with both ownership of a firearm by a prohibited person and discharging a weapon where a person might be endangered after discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle. Although the client was facing jail time for two weapons charges, our legal team helped him to get the case resolved with a sentence of probation only.

  • Counts of Theft

    Client was charged with 21 different counts of theft, including grand theft of items valued at more than $3,500. Although jail time was a real possibility both due to the number of charges and the value of the allegedly stolen items, LV Criminal Defense was able to get all 21 charges dismissed.

  • Solicitation

    Client was charged with soliciting a prostitute and engaging in prostitution. While the client was facing not only jail time but also a record of a soliciting charge that could impact future opportunities, our legal team was able to get the charge pled down to disturbing of the peace with no jail sentence.

  • Stolen Merchandise

    Client as accused of possessing stolen merchandise and was facing a potential felony conviction. We provided pre-arrest representation and were able to resolve the case without arrest so no record of the incident would affect his future.

  • Sale of Controlled Substance

    Client was facing two drug charges related to sale of a controlled substance. Instead of prison time, LV Criminal Defense was able to get the case resolved with out client facing only probation.

  • Kidnapping, Sex Trafficking, Child Abuse

    Client was charged with first degree kidnapping of a minor, sex trafficking of a child under the age of 18, and child abuse or neglect. Thanks to our skillful representation, our client was sentenced to probation only instead of a lengthy prison sentence that could have resulted in decades of incarceration.

  • Battery and Domestic Violence

    LV Criminal Defense has represented several defendants facing charges associated with battery; battery constituting domestic violence; battery involving strangulation; and battery involving serious bodily harm. Clients were facing the potential for lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, felony convictions. Instead, cases were resolved with probation and reduced charges thanks to LV Criminal Defense.

  • Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 14

    Client was not only looking at the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence, but also being required to register as a sex offender. LV Criminal Defense was able to resolve the serious charges with probation only, and the defendant was kept off the sex offender registry because the charge were reduced to a non-registerable offense.

  • Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Theft

    Client was facing felony charges and the potential for a lengthy jail sentence. Our legal team was able to get the charges reduced to petit larceny instead and client did not have to serve any time in jail.

Obstruction of Justice

  • United States vs. Azamat Tazhayakov

    Azamat Tazhayakov faced federal charges of obstruction of justice in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (13-CR-10238). Mr. Tazhayakov was also charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice. Both charges arose out of his connection with the alleged perpetrator of the Boston marathon bombing. The jury verdict split, with half finding Mr. Tazhayakov guilty and the other half finding him not guilty.

Assault, Battery, and Crimes Against People

  • State of New York vs. Igor Daykhin

    Client was charged with assault in the second degree in Superior Court Criminal Term in Kings County Brooklyn (2011KNO59827). Mr. Daykhin also faced charges of criminal contempt. The case proceeded to a trial by jury. Serving as lead counsel, we subpoenaed FBI agents who had interviewed complaints in the past and who were able to testify about prior inconsistent statements that were made. The Government argued that the state court judge did not have the jurisdiction to subpoena the FBI agents, resulting in negotiations with the government to either litigate in federal court or bring the agents to state court. The government agreed to permit the agent to testify and the testimony was likely one of the deciding factors that resulted in a verdict or not guilty.

  • State of Nevada vs. Joseph Allison

    Client was charged with multiple criminal counts in a District Court in Carson City Nevada (14 CR 00126 1B). The charges stemmed from complainant’s accusations that the defendant had stabbed the complainant multiple times. The case proceeded to jury trial and ended with a hung jury.

  • State of New York vs. Marcus Cesaire

    The client was charged with multiple counts of assault and criminal contempt in a Nassau County, New York Court. (2009NA020420) We served as lead counsel in the jury trial. The client was found not guilty on all criminal counts.

  • State of New York vs. Marcus Cesaire

    The client was charged with aggravated harassment and criminal contempt. We served as lead counsel in a jury trial and the client was found not guilty of the charges.

  • State of New York vs. Dmitry Valenski

    Client was charged with domestic violence related offenses in New York State criminal court in Kings County, Brooklyn. After a jury trial, client was acquitted of all counts.

  • USA v. Maksimiyk

    Client was accused of offenses involving international slavery. We provided legal representation and client was sentenced to a short sentence of time served. (1:08-cr-00967-RPP)

Drug and Alcohol Offenses:

  • State of New York vs. Ali Muradov

    Client faced three charges in a Kings County, Brooklyn NY court, all arising from allegedly driving while impaired. Client was charged with driving while ability impaired; driving while intoxicated per se; and driving under the influence (VTL Sections 1192(1), 1192(2), 1192(3)). The case was resolved in a jury trial and we served as lead counsel. We were able to successfully discredit the prosecutor’s expect witnesses who testified on an extrapolation theory. The client was acquitted of all criminal courts and was only found guilty of a violation (driving while ability impaired) rather than a crime.

  • State of New York vs. Vladimir Solovyev

    Client was charged with driving while intoxicated per se, and driving while intoxicated. The case was brought in Kings County criminal state court in Brooklyn, NY. Serving as the lead counsel, the case proceeding to the trial state. We represented the client in both a Huntley hearing and a Dunaway hearing, and we cross-examined the officers involved in the arrest. Following the hearings and before jury selection, the prosecutor offered to charge the client with the violation of driving while ability impaired and to drop the criminal charges. The client was on supervised release from a federal case at the time and accepted the violation because a conviction for a crime could have resulted in imprisonment.

  • USA v. Orozco

    Client was accused of having approximately 20 pounds of illegal substances including heroin and meth. We provided legal representation in the resulting drug crimes case. (3:13-cr-00048-MMD-WGC)

  • USA v. Babikyan

    Client was accused of trafficking in bath salts and spice. We provided legal representation in the drug crimes case and the client was sentenced to a short period of prison time in major variance of sentencing guidelines. (7:13-cr-00896-VB)

  • USA v. Nazarov

    We provided legal representation to a client facing charges under controlled substances laws. Client had allegedly been found in possession of large quantities of marijuana. We were able to get all charges dropped.

Weapons Offenses

  • United States vs. Sergei Boltutskiy

    Client was charged with various criminal counts under the Arms Export Control Act in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. The charges against the client included Conspiracy to Violate the Arms Export Control Act (18 U.S.C. Section 371), as well as other offenses including Conspiracy to Violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. Section 1705) and Conspiracy to launder money instruments (18 U.S.C. Section 1956(h)). Client pled guilty to three counts, and we served as lead counsel in a highly litigated two-day sentencing hearing. Numerous experts and witnesses were cross-examined and client received a favorable sentence.

  • State of New York vs. Thomas Siano

    Client was charged with weapons offenses in the Supreme Court Criminal Term of Kings County in Brooklyn, NY. (Indictment No. 2759-2010) Charges alleged that client was in criminal possession of weapons including 30 long arms and firearms. We represented the client during pre-trial hearings including both a Huntley hearing and a Dunaway hearing. There were more than three years of litigation during which time the state had law enforcement officers testify that there was probable cause to stop the defendant and that the defendant’s statements were voluntary. Prior to trial, the state made a reasonable offer to allow the defendant to serve a sentence of 1 2/3 years. The client accepted the offer.

Sex Crimes

  • USA v. Shynkarenko

    Client was accused of involvement in child pornography, including servicing payments for child pornography and providing access to illegal websites and content. The case was one of the largest child pornography cases in the history of the United States. (2:08-cr-00625-WHW)

  • USA v. Shane Deric Bateman

    Client faced federal charges for allegedly promoting prostitution of a minor. We represented the client and were able to negotiate a plea arrangement to a crime that did not have a mandatory minimum sentence. During the sentencing hearing, the judge granted the client a downward of sentencing guidelines.

Theft, Extortion, Insurance Fraud and Property Crimes

  • USA v. Volov

    Client was accused of involvement with a major monetary fraud scheme that caused millions of dollars in losses. The fraud was related to insurance companies, medical and health clinics. Client received a non-custodial sentence and was put on probation, serving no jail time. (1:08-cr-00731-JGK)

  • New York State vs. Alexander Lazebnikov

    Client was charged with theft in New York State criminal Court in Kings County, Brooklyn. The client was acquitted of the criminal charges.

  • Allstate Insurance Company et al v. Batsiyan et al

    We provided legal representation to clients who were accused of defrauding insurance companies of millions of dollars. The insurance fraud case was litigated, but settled favorably on behalf of our clients. (1:05-cv-05933-SJ-VVP)

  • State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Grafman et al

    Our clients were accused of allegedly defrauding insurance companies of millions of dollars of losses in a large insurance fraud case. We provided representation during litigation and the case settled favorably on behalf of our clients. (1:04-cv-02609-NG-SMG).

  • USA v. Martin

    Client was accused of involvement with a large conspiracy to commit identity theft. Client was awaiting sentence on the identity fraud charges when he allegedly reoffended. Notwithstanding the new offense, he was sentenced to a short term of jail time, varying significantly from guidelines.

  • USA v. Komar

    We provided legal representation in a Fatico hearing to determine loss amounts in a mortgage fraud case. The government alleged losses significantly higher than those preferred by the defendant. The federal judge sided with the defense and held that the amounts of loss were not as high as alleged by the government.

  • USA v. Levin et al

    We provided legal representation to client in a case alleging insurance fraud. The client was sentenced to probation instead of jail time. (05-cr-00186-HKS-28)

  • USA v. Kaplan et al

    Our client was one of several defendants charged with insurance fraud. The client that we represented was the only one of the defendants who received a non-custodial sentence. (1:11-cr-00892-RMB-8)

  • USA v. Horohorin

    Client was charged as part of a major federal fraud case involving credit card fraud in multiple federal districts. Estimated losses from the credit card fraud scheme allegedly exceeded $50,000,000. Client was sentenced to a relatively short period of imprisonment.

  • USA vs. Alexander Yakovlev

    We provided legal representation for a client accused of taking bribes and kickbacks. The client worked for the United Nations at the time when he allegedly accepted bribes and received kickbacks when helping to get contracts through the procurement process. Our client was accused of taking kickbacks with a value of almost $1 million. The client received a non-custodial sentence.

Bank and Wire Fraud

  • United States vs. Komar

    Client was involved in a contested sentencing hearing related to the amount of loss in bank and wire fraud cases. The hearing occurred in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (1:11-cr-00068-RJS). We served as lead counsel for the client during a full Fatico Hearing. Expert witnesses were presented to testify on the value of the restitution and how losses should be calculated. We performed both direct exams of experts and cross examinations. A satisfying resolution was reached on the issue of restitution.

  • USA v. Kardyukov

    Client was accused of wire fraud and mail fraud. The charges arose from the alleged theft of credit card numbers and the use of an unauthorized access device. There were large amounts of loss. The client received a short jails sentence lasting around three months. (1:08-cr-00105-CBA)

  • USA v. Yastremskiy et al

    Client was accused of involvement with fraud schemes with an estimated $50,000,000 in losses. Client was charged with mail fraud and wire fraud. While his co-defendant received a sentence of more than 20 years in prison, our client received a relatively brief sentence of imprisonment. (08-cr-00160-SJF-AKT-2)

Computer Crimes

  • USA v. Nikolaenko

    We provided legal representation to an alleged hacker from Russia in a high-profile criminal case. Our client was sentenced to time served.

Probation and Parole Violations

  • United States vs. Grigori Baranick

    Client was accused of violating supervised release requirements and charged in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (01-CR-1368-01). The court determined that a violation had, in fact, occurred. However, the court also found that the alleged violation was not as serious as the government had pleaded it was. The court told the government and defense counsel to negotiate and agree on an appropriate consequence for the minor violation. The client was imprisoned for a short period of time, and no longer required to remain under supervision on supervised release.

Criminal Procedure and Defendant’s Rights

  • State of New York vs. Yan Vaynberg

    We served as lead counsel in a Huntley hearing in the New York Criminal Court in Richmond County, located in Staten Island. The hearing was to determine whether a defendant’s statements were made voluntarily. We presented defense witnesses and the court ultimately determined that the defendant did not understand the Miranda rights and thus could not waive those rights. As a result, the defendant’s statements were considered involuntary and the defendant was able to resolve the underlying criminal charges through non-criminal disposition.

Immigration Removal Proceedings

  • In the Matter of Alexander Lazebnikov

    We served as lead counsel for Mr. Lazebnikov in the United States Immigration Court in Manhattan. Immigration had placed a hold on Mr. Lazebnikov release following a criminal trial because Mr. Lazebnikov had numerous past criminal convictions. The government sought to remove Mr. Lazebnikov in a removal proceeding. We successfully represented Mr. Lazebnikov and he was granted asylum, released, and allowed to remain within the United States.

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Other Cases

  • In Re Estate of Samuel Kirschenbaum.

    Estate litigation arose involving the probating of a will. We provided legal representation to the petitioner/executor in the estate litigation in Kings County, Brooklyn. The case progressed to a jury trial and halfway through the trial, we were able to settle the case favorably.

  • Vogster Entertainment, LLC v. Mostovoy et al

    We provided representation to clients in a case involving intellectual property rights and an alleged breach of contract. A favorable settlement was reached after litigation began.