Representative Case Review

Synopsis 1

Case: United States vs. Dudus Coke
Jurisdiction: Southern District of New York
Charge: Conspiracy; Organizing deals of Marijuana, and Crack Cocaine; Racketeering and Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon; Money- Laundering
Disposition: Plea- allowing client not to get life in prison and pay a fine of $4 million!
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT !!!

Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787


Prosecution's theory of case: The client ran an international criminal organization known as the “Shower Posse” with members in Jamaica, the United States, and other countries which he has led since the early 1990’s. At the clients direction and under his protection, members of his criminal organization sold marijuana and crack cocaine in the New York area and elsewhere, and sent the narcotics proceeds back to himself and co-conspirators. The client and his co-conspirators also armed their organization with illegally trafficked firearms. The client was named by the U.S. Department of Justice to the list of Consolidated Priority Organization Targets (“CPOTs”) which includes the world’s most dangerous narcotics Kingpins.

 

Details of Investigation: Constructed 25 page outline regarding case conspiracy, surveillance and undercover operation by DEA, FBI, an local law enforcement, wiretap applications and orders, tracking of all electronic devices, break down of wiretap affidavit regarding more that 20 mentioned un-indicted co-conspirators, break down of all dates and times of text messages, determined identities of all confidential informants, Tracked all physical surveillance logs by law enforcement. Determined that primary informant was major drug dealer who was a target of a separate federal Investigation. Conducted background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and located over 50 defense witnesses nationwide. Interviewed and did extensive background, criminal history, and family location checks. Interviewed and located over 30 civilian witnesses in Jamaica, and throughout the U.S. Took pictures and investigated three homicide cases and crime scenes. Located and retrieved numerous records, documents, and reports throughout the United States regarding clients past and present cases. Located names and address of all governmental confidential informants, and dates of debriefings. Located the following toll records: cellular, pager, and home telephone. Reviewed over 17,000 wiretap conversations. Subpoenaed numerous witness, and documents nationwide for case. Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams.

Synopsis 2

Case: United States vs. Salvador Magluta
Jurisdiction: Southern District of Florida
Charge: Conspiracy; Witness Tampering; Obstruction Of Justice; Forfeiture; Murder; Money- Laundering
Disposition: JURY TRIAL - Acquitted of 31 counts of a 43 count Indict.
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT !!!

Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787


Prosecution's theory of case: The client was accused of running the biggest drug organization in the United States, and after he was acquitted by a jury of his peers for trafficking 72 tons of cocaine, he was only acquitted because he caused three murders of witnesses that was suppose to testify at trial, and laundered 25 million dollars of illegal proceeds to pay for his defense, along with bribing the jury, and tampering with government witness, and obstructing justice.

 

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and located over 150 defense witnesses housed in federal institutions nationwide. Interviewed and did extensive background, criminal history, and family location checks. Interviewed and located over 150 civilian witnesses from a ledger dating between 1985-1995 consisting of 25 million dollars worth of disbursements. Took pictures and investigated three homicide cases and crime scenes. Located and retrieved numerous records, documents, and reports throughout the United States regarding clients past and present cases. Located names and address of all governmental confidential informants, and dates of debriefings. Located the following toll records: cellular, pager, and home telephone. Located and investigated the panel of jurors that set on clients prior case where he was acquitted of 72 tons of cocaine. Subpoenaed numerous witness, and documents nationwide for case. Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams. Testified at trial.

Synopsis 3

Case: United States vs. Kevin Holland et.al.
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia Washington DC
Charges: Conspiracy, Possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of Cocaine base. Unlawful Possession with intent to distribute Crack Cocaine, Possessing a Firearm During a Drug Trafficking Offense, Using, Carrying, and brandishing a firearm, and Unlawful use of a Communication Facility. Criminal Forfeiture and Aiding and Abetting. (34 COUNT INDICTMENT)
Disposition: Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT / ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787

Prosecution's theory of the case: The client was accused of being a  co-conspirator of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people importing cocaine into the United States by way of the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, The State of Texas, The State of North Carolina, and elsewhere. The enterprise distributed more than 100 kilograms of Cocaine. The Government ceased in excess of $1,000,000.00 in cash, and returned a grand Jury Original Indictment on ten defendants.

Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; Constructed 25 page outline regarding case conspiracy, surveillance and undercover operation by law enforcement, wiretap applications and orders, tracking of all electronic devices, break down of wiretap affidavit regarding more that 20 mentioned un-indicted co-conspirators, break down of all dates and times of text messages, determined identities of all confidential informants, Tracked all physical surveillance logs by law enforcement. Determined that primary informant was major drug dealer who was a target of a separate federal Investigation. Reviewed numerous title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc provided in discovery. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses who were informants; took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged. Located and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed all indicted co-conspirators / government witnesses in Custody. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application. Located and interviewed over 30 defense witnesses for testifying on client's behalf at trial.

Synopsis 4

Case: State of North Carolina v. Maurice Hurley
Jurisdiction: Johnston County, North Carolina
Charge: Trafficking cocaine; maintaining house for drug trafficking; possession of cocaine; possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Disposition: Motion to Suppress Granted - Case Dismissed
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787

Prosecution's theory of the case: Confidential government informants told police that defendant was major dealer of crack and powder cocaine kept at his home; search warrant executed at 6:00 a.m. revealed over 3,000 grams of cocaine, cooking pots, scales, 150 crack pipes and other drug paraphernalia; entire defense rose or fell on admissibility of evidence seized during search.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and determined all players in drug trade in Smithfield, North Carolina and surrounding areas; learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer being protected by North Carolina Inter-Agency Drug Task Force; interviewed police chief in neighboring jurisdiction which led to information revealing actions taken by agent in charge in protecting primary informant; identified witnesses to unsuccessful police surveillance of defendants home prior to execution of search warrant; information from investigation used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination of agent in charge, resulting in suppression of all evidence.

Synopsis 5

Case: United States vs. Barbra Walden
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
Charge: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine; Obstruction Of Justice; Forfeiture; Money- Laundering; aiding and abiding
Disposition:  – JURY TRIAL- Case dropped NO COOPERATION !!!
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787

Prosecution's theory of the case: The client was charged in a multi-defendant crack cocaine conspiracy. The indictment was based on several months of investigation done by the DEA, ATF, and local law enforcement. The indictment charged the client with conspiring to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine. The criminal complaint alleged that the client traveled with the lead defendant to retrieve multiple kilograms of cocaine and that she paid for his wireless service which was used to facilitate drug transactions. The complaint also alleged that at one point the client detected law enforcement surveillance and as a result did not retrieve the cocaine that they planned to purchase.

Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and determined who was attempted to locate and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed indicted co-conspirators /government witnesses in Federal Custody. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer, user, and trafficker who was a target of the same Federal Narcotics Investigation. Located background information on confidential informants that was given as a benefit for becoming a government informant. Reviewed over 11,000 title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc that was provided in discovery. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses housed in the Bureau of Prisons who were informants; reviewed BOP housing records. Located travel and bankruptcy records, and loan payment information. Obtained statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.

Synopsis 6

Case: State of Florida vs. James Green
Jurisdiction: Circuit Court for Miami-Dade, Florida
Charge: Armed Trafficking in Crack Cocaine; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; Possession of Crack Cocaine; Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute.
Disposition: Motion Granted All Evidence Suppressed
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787

Prosecution's theory of the case: The police received an anonymous e-mail to the gang Unit of the Miami-Dade Police Department. Surveillance was setup on a specific corner inside the city of Miami, Florida. The client, and his family members resided in the same area. The client allegedly was involved in a hand-to-hand transaction involving crack cocaine. The gang unit officers said that they observed the defendant throw a tennis ball full of crack cocaine out of the defendant's car window. Seized from the defendant's car was over 100grams of crack cocaine, a semi-automatic hand gun, and a large sum of cash money.

Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and determined all players in drug trade in the specific area that was under investigation; learned the location of unindicted witnesses named in the warrant application; determined that primary co-defendant had a warrant and was major drug dealer. Interviewed police officers involved in case, located contracted tow truck driver for police department. Which led to information revealing actions taken by officers in charge of investigation; identified witnesses to unsuccessful police surveillance of defendants car prior to execution of the arrest team; information from investigation used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination of officer in charge, resulting in suppression of all evidence. Entire defense case rose or fell on admissibility of evidence seized during search, and the credibility of the officer's testimony.

Synopsis 7

Case: United States vs. Fredrick Miller et.al.
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia Washington DC
Charges: Conspiracy, Rico, Racketeering, Continuing Criminal Enterprise, Possession with intent to distribute 1 kilograms or more of PCP and Aiding and Abetting, Attempted Possession of 100 grams or more of Heroin, Possession with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of Cocaine base.         (71 COUNT INDICTMENT)
Disposition: Jury Trial = HUNG - JURY
Defense Counsel: CALL TO FIND OUT!!!
Criminal Defense Investigator: Paris London 1.877.202.8787


Prosecution's theory of the case: The client was charged as a  co-conspirator of a drug ( leader) enterprise consisting of more than eleven people that sold cocaine throughout the United States. The enterprise distributed more than 50 kilograms of Cocaine and more than 100 grams of Heroin. The government seized more than 800 thousand dollars.

Details of Investigation: Conducted background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved government informants. Interviewed all indicted co-conspirators/government witnesses in Federal Custody. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary informant was major drug dealer, user, and trafficker who was a target of a separate Federal Narcotics Investigation. Located background information on confidential informant that was given as a benefit for becoming a government informant. Reviewed over 11,000 title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located witnesses housed in the Bureau of Prisons who were informants; reviewed BOP housing records. Located travel and bankruptcy records, loan payment information. Obtained statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.