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FEDERAL CASES - RECENT
• 1. U.S.A. V. ITEHUA-QUIAHUA, 2015. Mr. Itehua Quiahua was charged in Federal Court, a division of Corpus Christi, to enter the United States illegally after having been deported on three previous occasions. Our attorneys achieved that the defendant was sentenced to time served and was released the same day of the judgment.
• 2. U.S.A. V. gutierez-CARMONA, 2015. Mr. Gutiérrez Carmona was charged in federal court, Corpus Christi Division of transport within the United States to 12 people who were illegally in the United States. Probation office recommended a sentence of 38 months. Our lawyers managed the Court sentenced the accused to 18 months in prison, or less than half the time suggested by the probation office.
•	USES. V. CANO, 2015. Mr. Cano was in a probation revocation proceeding in the Federal Court, a division of McAllen. Our attorneys were able to leave the Judge Hinojosa release Mr. Cano and not ordered his admission to prison even though Mr. Cano had committed multiple violations of his probation and had already given him a chance before.
• U.S.A. V. TORRES PACHECO, 2015. Mrs. Torres Pacheco was accused in the Federal Court, District of Puerto Rico, conspiracy to distribute controlled binding substances 16 others. That plot was alleged that lasted around about 6 years. Mrs. Torres Pacheco risked a minimum jail term of 10 years and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Our attorneys succeeded Mrs. Torres Pacheco was sentenced to only two years in prison.
• U.S.A. V. MARTINEZ-DEL TORO, 2015. Mr. Martinez del Toro had been sentenced in US District Court, District of Puerto Rico, to 92 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Our attorneys filed a motion under the new amendment 782 and obtained that the sentence imposed was reduced to 80 months in prison.
•	USES. V. NATAL-SABATER, 2014. Mr. Sabater Natal was indicted in the US District Court, District of Puerto Rico, to maintain a criminal enterprise whose aim was to distribute controlled substances. This offense carries a minimum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Our lawyers managed the court sentenced to Natal Mr. Sabater to 10 years in prison.
•	USES. V. AMARO-RODRIGUEZ, 2014. Mr. Amaro Rodriguez was indicted in the US District Court, District of Puerto Rico, conspiracy to distribute controlled binding substances 16 others. That plot was alleged that lasted about 10 years. Mr. Amaro Rodriguez was exposed to a minimum jail term of 10 years and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Our attorneys succeeded Mr. Amaro Rodriguez was sentenced to time served.
•	USES. V. OTERO-PARIS, Paris 2014. Mr. Otero was charged in Federal Court, District of Puerto Rico, conspiracy to distribute controlled binding substances 44 others. That plot was alleged that lasted about 10 years. Mr. Otero Paris was exposed to a minimum jail term of 10 years and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Our attorneys succeeded Mr. Otero Paris was sentenced to 70 months in prison.
•	USES. V. ACEVEDO-Oquendo, Oquendo 2013. Mr. Acevedo was indicted in the US District Court, District of Puerto Rico, conspiracy to distribute controlled binding substances 41 other people. That plot was alleged that lasted around about 8 years. Mr. Acevedo Oquendo was exposed to a minimum jail term of 10 years and a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Our attorneys succeeded Mr. Otero Paris was sentenced to 87 months in prison.
: MORE important - FEDERAL CASES
•	USES. V. PEREZ FRANCISCO JAVIER VAZQUEZ, 2011. The defendant was caught in possession of 26 kilograms of cocaine in a boat. After filing a motion to suppress the evidence a plea agreement with the government of 60 months (5 years) of imprisonment was achieved.
•	USES. COLON CARLOS ORTEGA V., 2011. The defendant was accused of being a supplier of cocaine at an important point of selling drugs. Other vendors were tried and sentenced to life imprisonment. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge. At the sentencing hearing, the judge sentenced the defendant to 15 years imprisonment.
• Yantin BURGOS, ET AL V. MUNICIPALITY OF JUANA DIAZ, ET AL, 2010. Trial by Jury. The claimant received $ 50,000 in damages.
•	USES. DANNY GUZMAN V. CORREA, 2010. Jury Trial. The defendant was accused of being the main supplier of heroin from a drug trafficking organization operating from within a public housing project. The defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment. The defendant is awaiting the resolution of his appeal.
•	USES. V. FLORES SONIA RIVERA, 2010. Trial by Jury. The accused was charged with violations of Title 21 USC § 841 (a) (1), 846 and 860, Title 18 USC § 924 (o). The government offered the defendant an offer of 15 years in prison before trial. The jury acquitted the accused of gun law and condemned the conspiracy charge. The court sentenced her to 12 years in prison.
•	USES. ENRIQUE V. WILLIAMS, 2010. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 18 USC § 1956 (h), conspiracy to commit money laundering. Two weeks before the trial, the government dismissed all charges.
•	USES. FLORES RAUL V. POL, 2010. Trial by Jury. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 18 USC § 1343: Transfer money from fraud. The defendant was convicted and was sentenced to 36 months (3 years) of imprisonment.
•	USES. V. GERARDO RODRIGUEZ AMARO, 2010. The defendant was the captain of a ship in which ICE agents found 397 kilograms of cocaine. A motion was filed to suppress evidence and held a hearing. After the suppression hearing evidence, the government agreed to sign a plea agreement of 108 months (9 years) in prison.
•	USES. V. MARIA CRISTINA DE JESUS ​​PEREZ, 2010. The accused was charged with violations of Title 21 USC § 952, the import of 414 grams of heroin into the United States. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge. At the sentencing hearing, the judge sentenced her to two (2) days in prison and three years of supervised release.
•	USES. BLESSED MARIA E. V., 2009. The defendant was charged with violations of the title 1956 (a) (1) (B) (i) and (h). After a long process before trial, the government agreed to allow the accused to benefit from a diversion program. The accused was two (2) hours in detention affairs office prior to the trial, and his case will eventually be dismissed.
•	USES. COLON DIAZ MANUEL JESUS ​​V., 2009. The defendant was charged with possession with intent to distribute 253.8 kilograms of cocaine in a boat. The prosecution accepted a plea bargain of 87 months (7 years and 3 months) of imprisonment.
•	USES. JULIO GONZALEZ V. CATALA, 2008. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 21 USC § 841 (a) (1), possession with intent to distribute heroin and violations of the Arms Act, Title 18 USC § 924 (c) (1) (a) and 2. a hearing to suppress evidence was held, the Court ordered the suppression of evidence. The case was dismissed.
•	USES. EDWIN V. SANTIAGO ROSADO, 2008. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 21 USC, Sections 841 (a) (1), 846 and 860, Title 18 USC § 924 (o). The accused pleaded guilty to the charge. At the sentencing hearing, the judge determined that the defendant was responsible for 4 kilos of cocaine in the form of crack. However, the judge proceeded to make a diversion and sentenced the defendant to 138 months in prison.
•	USES. RICARDO V. RIVERA ASTACIO, 2008. The defendant was found in possession of 60 kilos of cocaine. However, when we informed the government on the motion to suppress evidence that we were going to present, the government accepted a deal of 72 months (6 years) of imprisonment.
•	USES. TORRES JONATHAN V. FONSECA, 2008. The defendant was the captain of a boat in which ICE agents found 800 kilograms of cocaine. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge. At the sentencing hearing, the Honorable Judge made a deviation and proceeded to sentence the defendant to 14 years imprisonment.
•	USES. V. LUIS MARTINEZ ROBLES, 2007. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 18 USC § 1035, false statements relating to health care issues. A week before trial, the government dismissed the charges against the accused.
•	USES. MARCOS V. MORELL CORRADA, 2007. Jury Trial. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 18 USC § 371, 1341, 1343, 1951 (a) (2), and violations of Title 18 USC § 1512 (b) (3) and (2), obstruction of justice. After a month in the trial, the defendant was acquitted of obstruction of justice, and was found guilty of the other charges. The judge sentenced the defendant to 60 months imprisonment.
•	USES. V. SANTOS MARTINEZ MIRANDA, 2007. Jury Trial. The defendant was charged with aiding and abetting a felon in possession of a weapon. The defendant went to trial and the jury found him guilty. At the sentencing hearing, the Honorable Judge sentenced him to time served in prison, which was at that time (24 months).
•	USES. V. MARKET DAVID RIVERA, 2004. Jury Trial. The defendant was charged with violations of Title 21 USC § 841, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. The defendant went to trial with two co-defendants. After a month in the trial, the jury acquitted the accused and found guilty the other two co-defendants.
•	USES. V. PEREZ JULIO RUIZ, 2002. Jury Trial. USA v Julio Perez Ruiz, 353 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2003). The defendant was charged with violations of Title 21 USC § 841 (a) (1), 846 and 860. The defendant was tried and convicted by the jury. During the sentencing hearing, they argue that the Court applied the legal principles that the Supreme Court had established in the case of Apprendi V. New Jersey, 530 U.S. 466 (2000). The Judge Fuste denied my arguments and proceeded to sentence the defendant to life imprisonment. The Court of Appeals reversed the ruling, agreed with my arguments that Apprendi applied to the case and returned the case for review of the judgment. The defendant was eventually sentenced to 18 years in prison. This defendant and the lawyer who represented him previously had signed a 24 year prison sentence with the prosecution. Agreement that we withdraw before the case was aired before the jury.
STATE CASES - RECENT:
1. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. J. CRUZ SERRATO - - "DWI"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Serrato were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Harris County".
2. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. JESSIE BENAVIDES - - "DWI"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Benavides were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
3. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. IVAN HERNANDEZ - - "DWI"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Hernandez were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
4. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. DONNA GOODWIN - - "DWI"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mrs. Goodwin were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
5. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. CARLOS CORTES - - "DWI"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Cortes were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
6. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. JUAN CARLOS GARCIA - - "DWI"; Our lawyers succeeded Mr. Garcia was sentenced only for the few days he was detained as he paid the "Bond".
7. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. LUISA TAMAYO - - "POSESSION OF MARIJUANA"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Ms. Tamayo were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Harris County".
8. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. MEZA CYNTHIA - - "POSESSION OF MARIJUANA"; Our lawyers succeeded Mrs. Meza was sentenced only for the two (2) days he was detained as he paid the "Bond".
9. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. DUSTIN HOLT - - "POSESSION OF MARIJUANA"; Our lawyers succeeded Mr. Holt was convicted of a misdemeanor (Class C) and sentenced only for four (4) days he was detained as he paid the "Bond".
10. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. OSCAR ADRIAN GARCIA - - "POSESSION OF MARIJUANA"; Our lawyers succeeded Mr. Garcia was sentenced only for the few days he was detained as he paid the "Bond".
11. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. JUAN MURILLO - - "THEFT PROP."; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Murillo were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
12. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. ZACHARY COWAN - - "CRIMINAL TRESPASS"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Cowan were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
13. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. LUIS MURILLO - - "FAMILY VIOLENCE ASSAULT"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Murillo were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Harris County".
14. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. OSCAR MONTES - - "FAMILY VIOLENCE ASSAULT"; Our lawyers managed to get the charges against Mr. Montes were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Montgomery County".
15. THE STATE OF TEXAS v. ARMANDINA PEREZ - - "INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC DUTIES"; Our Attorneys achieved that Mrs. Perez charges were dismissed by the prosecutor's office "Nueces County".
• The State v. Jose Ramon Ortiz Moon, 2011. The murder case was dismissed at the preliminary hearing, and the defendant was acquitted of weapons charges after a trial before the Honorable Judge.
• The State v. Juan Martinez Fuentes, 2009. The murder case was dismissed at the preliminary hearing as it found no probable cause to indict Mr. Martinez Fuentes.
• The State v. Juan C. Cruz Rodriguez, 2008. The accused was charged with first-degree murder and violations of the weapons law. The defendant was acquitted of all charges after a trial without a jury.
• The State v. Joan Nieves Castro, 2007. The accused was charged with first-degree murder and violations of the Arms Act. The jury acquitted the accused of all charges.
• The State v. Retamar Dan Torres, 2007. The accused was charged with first-degree murder and violations of the Arms Act. The main witness was a police officer who reported having seen the defendant commit the murder. The jury acquitted the accused of all charges.
• The State v. Orlando Ortiz Torres, 2005. The accused was charged with first-degree murder and violations of the Arms Act. The jury acquitted the accused of first-degree murder and major weapons charges. The judge sentenced the accused to five (5) years in prison.
• The State v. Fernando Torres Mercado, 2000. The defendant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the murder of his former wife and her lover in front of their two children. The defendant surrendered and the gun. After a long trial, the judge acquitted the accused on charges of first-degree murder and pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
• The State v. Johnny Pineapple, 1998. The case was dismissed because he found no probable cause at the preliminary hearing.
• The State v. Julio Perez Carrion, 1997. The case was dismissed because he found no probable cause at the preliminary hearing.
ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING CASES
Robberies and kidnappings:
• The State v. Edwin Rivera Morales, 1999. The defendant was charged with armed robbery against a postal vehicle. The jury was unable to reach a verdict and did not come to judge the accused.
• The State v. Eddie Ruiz Baez, 1997. The defendant was charged with armed robbery against a post office. The jury acquitted the accused of all charges.
STATE DRUG CASES:
• The State v. Columbus Orlando Matos, 2002. This was the first case in which the courts of Puerto Rico where it was confirmed that the search in the personal luggage of passengers arriving at the airport was unconstitutional.
• The State v. Elliot Dagostino, 2002. This was the first case in which the courts of Puerto Rico where confirmed that a federal search warrant may not necessarily meet the requirements of probable cause to stable the Constitution of Puerto Rico.
Note: I won more than one hundred drug cases in the various courts of Puerto Rico.
LATEST IMMIGRATION CASES - DEPORTATIONS
1. ANTONIO GAONA - - The DHS began a process to deport Mr. Gaona because he had two previous convictions for use of controlled substances (cocaine). The lawyers of our offices managed to Immigration Judge in Houston, Lisa Luis, you cancel the deportation Mr. Gaona and grant him permanent resident status again.
2. CARLOS ALBERTO HERNANDEZ- - The Board of Immigration Appeals (Board of Immigration Appeals) revoked the determination of Judge Lisa Luis, deporting Mr. Hernandez and made the following determination ordering the release of Mr. Hernandez, after 6 months imprisonment:
"The respondent's December 18, 2003, conviction for endangering a child contains the Possibility That the conviction Rested on negligent conduct. v See Contreras. State, 73 S.W.3d 898 (Tex. App. 2001). THEREFORE, the statute of conviction is overbroad and categorically not a moral turpitude crime Involving. Accordingly, the respondent has establi shed That I is "clearly and beyond doubt Entitled to be ADMITTED and is not inadmissible" under section 212 (a) (2) (A) (i) (I) of the Act as a result of the December 18, 2003, conviction. "
3. DANIEL HERNANDEZ - - The DHS began a process to deport Mr. Hernandez because he had a conviction for "aggravated ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON" 2nd degree felony. The lawyers of our offices ensured that the Immigration Judge in San Antonio, the Honorable Judge Santander, will cancel the deportation Mr. Hernandez and grant him permanent resident status again.
4. JOSE A. MENDEZ-RIOS - - The DHS began a process to deport Mr. Mendez Rios because he had a conviction for "Felony Theft $ 20K <$ 100K," a 3rd degree felony and a conviction for "Aggravated Perjury" also 3rd degree felony. The lawyers of our offices ensured that the Immigration Judge in Los Fresnos, Texas, the Honorable Judge Achstam, will cancel the deportation Mr. Mendez Rios and grant him permanent resident status again.
5. ERICK SALAZAR-ALMANZA - - The DHS began a process to deport Mr. Almanza Salazar because he had a conviction for a controlled substance (cocaine) within the first five years of being admitted as a permanent resident. Mr. Almanza Salazar did not have any remedy available to the Immigration Judge and he would be deported. Our attorneys filed a writ of "Habeas Corpus" before the Court of Walker County, Texas, under the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Padilla v. Kentucky". The Court of Walker County, Texas, gave us the use of "Habeas Corpus" and set aside the conviction Mr. Almanza Salazar. Immediately, Judge Lisa Luis of Houston Immigration Court Immigration closed the case that was pending in that court to deport Mr. Almanza Salazar and ordered his release.
6. JUAN CARLOS MARTINEZ - - The DHS began a process to deport Mr. Martinez because he had been deported in absentia. At that time Mr. Martinez was detained in the Montgomery County Jail for a few charges that it had pending before the Court of said County. Mr. Martinez could not pay the bail to be released from prison because he had a previous deportation order and a "Hold" presented by the immigration authorities. The lawyers of our office managed the Houston Immigration Judge, the Honorable Judge Yam, reopened the case of Mr. Martinez and remove the deportation order. Then the lawyers managed to release Mr. Martinez Jail Montgomery County and got him bail before the Immigration Court. The case is pending and Mr. Martinez is with his family right now.
7. KADIR MARTINEZ CHACON - - The DHS had received a deportation order in absentia against Mr. Chacón Martínez. The lawyers of our offices managed the Houston Immigration Judge, the Honorable Judge Brisack, reopened the case of Mr. Martinez after 15 years and take away the deportation order. At present the lawyers of our offices are working the case of Mr. Martinez so that it can adjust status and become a permanent resident.
8. WILL MONTESINOS - - Mr. Montesinos was the victim of a robbery. After the robbery, Mr. Montesino testified at the Houston County Court and the assailants were convicted of theft. The lawyers in our office managed the prosecution of Houston approved Mr. Montesinos for Mr. Montesinos was eligible for a Visa type U. The Visa Type U was granted to Mr. Montesinos and now in Mr. Montesinos is in the process of becoming Permanent Resident.
9. MARIO PALMA - - The young Mario Palma illegally entered the United States from Honduras when he was just 16 years. DHS put in a process to deport him in the Immigration Court in Houston. The lawyers of our office filed a special request for abandoned by their parents (SIJS) before the Court of Harris County children. The Harris County Court granted the remedy and the case was pending before the Immigration Court to deport the young Palma was closed by the Honorable Judge Brisack. Today the young Palma is about to become a permanent resident.
10. ALEXIS SALGADO - - The DHS began a process to deport Mr. Salgado because he had a conviction for "Aggravated Assault-Family Violence" where he argued and Mr. Salgado admitted in the criminal case that he had used a "machete" in the commission of the offense. DHS opposed the immigration judge will impose a bail Mr. Salgado claiming that entailed conviction detention mandatory "MANDATORY DETENTION". The lawyers of our offices were able to demonstrate that there was no allegation DHS mandatory detention and Brisack Honorable Judge granted him bail of $ 15,000 to Mr. Salgado despite Mr. Salgado also had a conviction for "DWI". Mr. Salgado is right now with his family in waiting for his case is heard.
11. MARIA RIVERA - - The DHS began a process to deport Mrs. Rivera because it was being accused in Harris County to possess with intent to distribute more than 4 kilos of "METH" and for having been convicted of the crime of " forgery ". DHS opposed the immigration judge will impose a bail Mrs. Rivera alleging that the conviction for "forgery" entailed mandatory detention "MANDATORY DETENTION" and that the charge for distribution of controlled substances made her a dangerous person for society. The lawyers of our offices were able to demonstrate that the allegations were not from the DHS and the Honorable Judge Greenstein granted him bail of $ 10,000 to Mrs. Rivera. Mrs. Rivera is right now with his family in waiting for his case is heard.