Case Results

People v. Charles

October 2021

All domestic violence charges dismissed. Read On

U.S v. Lahijani

Case Dismissed. Defendant released from custody. Read On

After start of jury trial, case dismissed for government misconduct

Conspiracy to Distribute Multiple Kilograms of Cocaine.  Defendant with criminal record, including homicide, facing possible 20 year sentence.  Result: After start of jury trial, case dismissed for government misconduct.  U.S. District Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

After jury trial, Not Guilty of Mail and Wire Fraud (2 counts). Sentence of Money Laundering reversed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud, Money Laundering.  Defendant with prior criminal record for theft.  Potential sentence of approximately 10 years.  Result:  After jury trial, Not Guilty of Mail and Wire Fraud (2 counts).  Sentence of Money Laundering reversed by the Ninth Circuit Court o... Read On

Mr. Severo brought into the case. Plea Agreement set aside, case set for jury trial. Just before trial, U.S. government dismissed the case, and never re-filed it

Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud related to real estate loans.  Defendant's first lawyer advised client to sign a plea agreement where he would receive approximately 3 years in federal prison.  Result:  Mr. Severo brought into the case.  Plea Agreement set aside, case set for jury trial. ... Read On

8 months for the violation

Revocation of supervised release (similar to parole or probation) after defendant was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine.  Defendant absconded and was a fugitive for nearly 10 years.  Result:  8 months for the violation.  U.S. District Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

After jury trial, hung jury. Defendant chose to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter, 5 year sentence

Prosecution for murder, first degree.  Defendant, a drug dealer, accused of murdering another at a Thanksgiving gathering. Prosecution requesting 75 years to life in prison.  Result:  After jury trial, hung jury.  Defendant chose to plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter, 5 year sentence.  Pasa... Read On

After jury trial, Not Guilty

Prosecution for assault with a deadly weapon.  Defendant shot at another individual and near a group of women and children.  Potential sentence of 27 years.  Result:  After jury trial, Not Guilty.  Riverside County Superior Court, Temecula, CA. Read On

Probation, no jail time

Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud in connection with real estate loans.  Over $3 million in alleged losses by the government exposed the defendant to a 5 year sentence.  Result:  Probation, no jail time.  U.S. District Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

Reduced to a lesser count (“Illegal Use of Telephone”) with a maximum of 4 years. Received 31 months

Conspiracy to Distribute Multiple Kilograms of Pseudoephedrine, a chemical used to make methamphetamine.  Defendant exposed to a 10 year minimum sentence. Result:  Reduced to a lesser count (“Illegal Use of Telephone”) with a maximum of 4 years. Received 31 months.  U.S. District Court, Pasadena. Read On

Probation, no jail time

Conspiracy to Distribute Multiple Kilograms of Cocaine.  Defendant's second offense in federal court, exposed to 20 year sentence.  Result: Probation, no jail time.  U.S. District Court, Spokane, WA. Read On

After a negotiated plea, potential 17½ year sentence reduced to 51 months

Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion.  Represented main defendant in alleged $100 million fraud scheme in real estate loans.  Result:  After a negotiated plea, potential 17½ year sentence reduced to 51 months.  U.S. District Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

Dismissed after successful motion to suppress the evidence

Prosecution for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Result:  Dismissed after successful motion to suppress the evidence.  Pasadena County Superior Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

No Prosecution

Grand Jury Investigation of attorney for committing mail fraud related to auto accident fraud scheme.  Grand jury issued subpoena to attorney for her records.  Law firm filed a motion to quash the subpoena.  Result:  No Prosecution.  U.S. District Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

No Prosecution

Grand Jury Investigation of attorney for committing mail fraud related to false auto insurance claims.  Investigation included tax evasion charges.  Result: No Prosecution.   U.S. District Court, Pasadena, CA. Read On

Case dismissed after successful motion in the trial court

Prosecution for murder, second degree.  Client accused of starting gunfight that resulted in murder.  Result:  Case dismissed after successful motion in the trial court.  Pasadena County Superior Court, Pasadena, CA.  Read On