Results
San Diego Criminal Defense Attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM proudly share our recent victories in State and Federal Courts, reflecting our dedication to fairness, integrity, and the rule of law.
A selection of recent and notable results. Not a complete list of our cases. Anton Vialtsin handled hundreds of cases over the years.
Southern and Central Districts of California
Receipt, concealment, and retention of stolen money, negotiated from a felony to a misdemeanor. The amount was about $65,000 from Social Security and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Attorney Anton Vialtsin negotiated with the United States Attorney for his client NOT to be indicted. Instead, a plea to a misdemeanor before a Magistrate Judge. Client never spent a day in jail.
United States of America v. A.O.
Illegal re-entry (8 USC Sec. 1326).
United States of America v. M.H.N.
Importation of 194 lbs. of methamphetamine, 8.8 lbs. of fentanyl, and 2.816 lbs of heroin. (21 USC Sec. 952 & 960).
United States of America v. A.R.
Importation of 71.47 lbs. of methamphetamine (21 USC Sec. 952 & 960).
United States of America v. R.C.
Transportation of illegal aliens (8 USC Sec. 1324).
United States of America v. EDJ C.O.
Client picked up two individuals crossing the border. Sentenced to 5 days, no probation. [Federal Court, Southern District of California]
United States of America v. R.M.
Importation of 71.07 lbs of methamphetamine. Miranda and 4th Amendment violations due to GPS installation without a warrant.
United States of America v. E.P.
Transportation of illegal aliens and aiding and abetting. Mere presence in a vehicle is not enough for a conviction.
United States of America v. J.N.B.
Transportation of illegal aliens, including a 7-year-old minor. Client’s caretaking responsibilities were considered.
United States of America v. R.H.
Importation of 51.4 lbs of methamphetamine. [Federal Court, Southern District of California]
United States of America v. V.L.
Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl (21 USC Sec. 841(a)(1))
United States of America v. H.P.
Transportation of aliens (8 USC Sec. 1324). Competency to stand trial.
United States of America v. R.R.
Possession with intent to distribute 34.5 pounds of methamphetamine (21 USC Sec. 841(a)(1))
United States of America v. J.A.
Importation of 8.03 lbs cocaine & 2.11 lbs methamphetamine (21 USC Sec. 952 & 960)
United States of America v. D.C.
Conspiracy to distribute >50g methamphetamine. Guideline range 57-71 months. Client committed to BOP custody for Time Served (1 day).
United States of America v. Z.G.
Importation of 21.92 lbs of methamphetamine. Time Served (250 days).
United States of America v. S.M.
18 USC 1546(a) – Fraud & Misuse of Entry Document and False Statement in Immigration Application. Client was exposed to deportation.
United States of America v. W.N.W.
18 USC 641 – Receipt, Concealment, Retention of Stolen Public Money. Resolved with misdemeanor; unsupervised probation.
United States of America v. R.R.C.
Transporting aliens (8 USC Sec 1324)
United States of America v. D.R.
Transporting aliens (8 USC Sec 1324)
United States of America v. A.E.B.
Transporting three aliens (8 USC Sec 1324)
United States of America v. A.M.
Transporting five aliens. Charge reduced to Accessory After the Fact (Class B Misdemeanor). Time served (1 month 28 days)
United States of America v. T.P.R.
San Diego County Superior Court and beyond
Dismissed by San Diego Superior Court over DA’s objection due to Speedy Trial violation.
People of California v. T.G.
GLOBAL RESOLUTION
CASE 2: DISMISSED.
CASE 1: Plead to 2 counts, four years probation, 270 days (135 with good-time credits) in local sheriff custody. Parole granted; NO jail time served.
22 counts, losses nearly $1M. Straight probation, no jail. The government and probation department recommended 8+ years.
People of California v. K.P.
PC664/PC187(a) + special allegations. Prison range 5-14 years. Result: 365 days in local jail.
Violation of restraining/protective order (PC 273.6). Negotiated rejection.
People of California v. I.M.
96 hours custody, 26 days SCRAM monitor, AA meetings, 120 hours community service.
People of California v. G.B.
Second DUI: .14% BAC, speeding & reckless driving; Third DUI: .22% BAC, misdemeanor evading, 113 MPH, restricted license. Result: 45 days of custody, 18 months of DUI court, and post-conviction fees waived.
People of California v. G.H.
Misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance without prescription. Proven drug did not meet definition of controlled substance.
People of California v. S.R.
Under 21 in possession of alcohol, fine or community service. Driving privilege suspended for 1 year. Expungement granted for DUI VC 23152(b).
People of California v. DV
DISMISSED: $31 million foreign money judgment enforcement.
Cases covered by the press and the U.S. Department of Justice
Smuggling undocumented women through the Otay Mesa border.
Tráfico humano
Colombian sentenced — second time — in drug-trafficking on high seas.
Recidivist Maritime Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 200 months in prison for semi-submersible with 4,400 lbs cocaine.
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