Lawrence Elmen's Legal Cases (3)

Federal crime

United States v. Dianepsi Alvarez

Feb 18, 2014

OUTCOME: All charges dismissed

Defendant's statements to Border Patrol agents suppressed from evidence based upon failure to provide Miranda warnings. Defendant also succeeded in suppressing cell phone data seized by Border Patrol ... officers without a search warrant. The suppression of evidence followed three days of sworn testimony from law enforcement officers and defendant. Following suppression of evidence, the Government dismissed pending alien smuggling charges against Defendant.

Federal crime

United States v. Roger Jock, et al

Oct 31, 2013

OUTCOME: Acquittal--not guilty

Defended Roger Jock, the Mohawk Bear clan leader, during a six week Federal criminal jury trial alleging the illegal operation of a 30,000 square foot casino upon the Akwesasne Territory, near Messina, ... New York.

Federal crime

United States v. Tayfun Okatan

Aug 26, 2013

OUTCOME: Conviction vacated and remanded to District Court

Federal criminal appeal addressed unanswered question of whether a defendant's pre-arrest request for a lawyer may be used by the Government as evidence during trial. The Second Circuit Court of Appea ... ls found a violation of defendant's Fifth Amendment constitutional rights when Government used defendant's request for an attorney during the jury trial, over the defense attorney's objection. Reported at 728 F.3d 111 (2d Cir 2013).

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