Significant Cases

Not Guilty verdict Federal Court multi-defendant, multi-kilo cocaine case with client's "confession".
Not Guilty verdict South Bay Court in 29 minutes for client accused of pointing a gun from a vehicle at off-duty police officer and his family.
Case dismissed before Indictment for client charged with possession and importation of 140 kilograms marijuana.
Case dismissed for client charged in Federal Court with transportation of 55 kilograms of marijuana on freeway after motion to suppress evidence granted based on unlawful search.
DUI dismissed after suppression motion granted for illegal arrest of client at her home after a reported hit and run accident.
DUI with two priors dismissed after evidence ruled inadmissible by Appellate Division of Superior Court for illegal stop of client's vehicle.
Jury trial in U.S. District Court in Omaha, Nebraska for client who had $141,000 in U.S. Currency seized from him after being stopped driving on Interstate in Nebraska.
Numerous vehicle, currency and house seizure cases.
Reported decision: USA v. $141,770.00 In United States Currency, 157 F.3d 600 (8th Cir. 1998).
Reported decision resulting in successful appeal reversing District Court's denial of suppression motion for illegal entry and search of client's motel room: USA v. Albrektsen, 157 F.3d 600 (8th Cir. 1998).
Jury trial involving complex fraud conspiracy involving over a $500,000 loss to two banks. Although client found guilty was sentenced to probation.

Not Guilty jury verdict in two hours for client charged with possessing 150 pounds of marijuana hidden in his truck while crossing the border and agent said he confessed;
Case dismissed for client day of preliminary hearing for client charged with possessing three AR-15 assault rifles with obliterated serial numbers that were found in her car;
Case dismissed for client day of preliminary hearing as a result of defense investigation for client charged with assault with a deadly weapon ("road rage") based upon faulty eyewitness identification;
Won DMV hearing for client facing one year license suspension after arrested and charged with a DUI and refusal to take chemical test;
Won DMV hearing for client facing 4 month license suspension for first DUI
Case dismissed for client possessing with intent to distribute 3 kilograms methamphetamine and 2 kilograms cocaine after motion to suppress filed and investigation revealed illegality of Officer’s warrantless search of client’s truck.