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.
San Diego County Superior Court – Lawsuit Dismissed
DISMISSED: $31 million foreign money judgment enforcement.
Federal Felony – TIME SERVED (4 days) and Community Service, November 20, 2025
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.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, July 22, 2025
Importation of 71.47 lbs. of methamphetamine (21 USC Sec. 952 & 960).
United States of America v. R.C.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, July 2025
Transportation of illegal aliens (8 USC Sec. 1324).
United States of America v. EDJ C.O.
Federal Felony – REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR and Time-Served, July 2024
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.
State Felony – DISMISSED, March 2023
Dismissed by San Diego Superior Court over DA’s objection due to Speedy Trial violation.
People of California v. T.G.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, February 2023
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.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, August 2023
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.
Federal Felony – TIME SERVED (7 days), August 2023
Transportation of illegal aliens, including a 7-year-old minor. Client’s caretaking responsibilities were considered.
United States of America v. R.H.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, May 2022
Importation of 51.4 lbs of methamphetamine. [Federal Court, Southern District of California]
United States of America v. V.L.
Former Xolos star sentenced – Time Served, December 2022
Smuggling undocumented women through the Otay Mesa border.
Federal Felony – REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR and Time-Served, November 2022
Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl (21 USC Sec. 841(a)(1))
United States of America v. H.P.
California State Case: People of California v. B.N., November 2022
- CASE 1: Child Endangerment, Possession for Sale of Meth & Cocaine, Armed Drug Possession, Short-Barreled Rifle. Evidence: unserialized firearms, conversion kits, silencers, magazines, ammo, narcotics.
- CASE 2: Vandalism (felony), Battery (misdemeanor).
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.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, September 2022
Transportation of aliens (8 USC Sec. 1324). Competency to stand trial.
United States of America v. R.R.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED
Possession with intent to distribute 34.5 pounds of methamphetamine (21 USC Sec. 841(a)(1))
United States of America v. J.A.
October 16, 2021
Colombian sentenced — second time — in drug-trafficking on high seas.
October 16, 2021
Recidivist Maritime Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 200 months in prison for semi-submersible with 4,400 lbs cocaine.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED, December 2019
Importation of 8.03 lbs cocaine & 2.11 lbs methamphetamine (21 USC Sec. 952 & 960)
United States of America v. D.C.
Federal Felony, February 2021
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.
Federal Felony, April 2020
Importation of 21.92 lbs of methamphetamine. Time Served (250 days).
United States of America v. S.M.
Federal Felony – DISMISSED
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.
Federal Felony
18 USC 641 – Receipt, Concealment, Retention of Stolen Public Money. Resolved with misdemeanor; unsupervised probation.
United States of America v. R.R.C.
Fraud & Embezzlement – Probation
22 counts, losses nearly $1M. Straight probation, no jail. The government and probation department recommended 8+ years.
People of California v. K.P.
Attempted Murder – 365 Days Local Jail
PC664/PC187(a) + special allegations. Prison range 5-14 years. Result: 365 days in local jail.
DISMISSAL – One-Year Diversion, No Prison
Transporting aliens (8 USC Sec 1324)
United States of America v. D.R.
Felony – DISMISSED
Transporting aliens (8 USC Sec 1324)
United States of America v. A.E.B.
Felony – DISMISSED
Transporting three aliens (8 USC Sec 1324)
United States of America v. A.M.
Felony – REDUCED
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 State Case – REJECTED
Violation of restraining/protective order (PC 273.6). Negotiated rejection.
People of California v. I.M.
DUI – .405% BAC, 2nd Offense with Crash
96 hours custody, 26 days SCRAM monitor, AA meetings, 120 hours community service.
People of California v. G.B.
Second & Third DUI
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.
BP Code 4060 – DISMISSED
Misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance without prescription. Proven drug did not meet definition of controlled substance.
People of California v. S.R.
B & P 25662 / VC 13202.5 – DISMISSED, May 2019
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
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