Attorney Erlinda O. Johnson's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

United States v. J. Herrera

Mar 01, 2014

OUTCOME: Significant reduction in sentence

Mr. Herrera was charged in federal court with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. He was facing a sentence of between 1 ... 9-24 years. After an exhaustive analysis and investigation of the evidence against Mr. Herrera, Ms. Johnson discovered numerous irregularities in the investigation. Ms. Johnson was then able to persuade the government to reduce Mr. Herrera’s sentence to just over 3 years.

Criminal defense

United States v. Montenegro

Aug 30, 2013

OUTCOME: Dismissal

Mr. Montenegro was charged in federal court with possession with the intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine and faced more than 15 years in federal prison. After a thorough investigation in p ... artnership with H.R. Legal Consultants, Ms. Johnson demonstrated there were serious problems with the government’s investigation. After challenging the government’s case, Ms. Johnson was able to secure dismissal of all charges against Mr. Montenegro.

Criminal defense

United States v. Romero

Jan 20, 2013

OUTCOME: Dismissal

This case involved federal drug charges. After careful scrutiny and review, Ms. Johnson discovered numerous legal issues with the case which resulted in dismissal of all charges by the government. Th ... e defense investigation revealed violations of Mr. Romero's right to Due Process. Therefore, Ms. Johnson filed a civil Federal Tort Claims Act case against the government

Criminal defense

United states v. Aispuro-Haros

Dec 01, 2012

OUTCOME: Dismissal

Mr. Aispuro was charged in federal court with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and faced over 10 years in federal prison. After extensive litigation and challenge of the govern ... ment’s case, Ms. Johnson persuaded the federal court to suppress all evidence against Mr. Aispuro. Ms. Johnson was then able to secure dismissal of all charges against Mr. Aispuro.

Criminal defense

U.S. v. Morales et al.

Dec 20, 2010

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Ms. Johnson meticulously and thoroughly examined the government’s wiretap applications. In partnership with H.R. Legal Consultants, the defense was able to demonstrate serious problems with the govern ... ment’s evidence. After months of thorough preparation by Ms. Johnson and her expert as well as corroboration of the shortcomings of the prosecution’s case, the government agreed to dismiss all charges against all of the defendants.

Criminal defense

United States v. Jovel

May 20, 2010

OUTCOME: Acquittal

the case involved the seizure of over 60 kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of Mr. Jovel for transporting the drugs. Mr. Jovel was facing a sentence of between 14-17 years in federal prison. Attorne ... y Erlinda O. Johnson aggressively litigated pre-trial motions and eventually proceeded to trial in federal court in New Mexico. Using her methodical and aggressive litigation style, Ms. Johnson was able to persuade the jury to acquit Mr. Jovel.

Erlinda O. Johnson's Legal Cases (6)

United States v. J. Herrera

United States v. Montenegro

United States v. Romero

United states v. Aispuro-Haros

U.S. v. Morales et al.

United States v. Jovel