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August 4, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 100A Computer Crime Victories, 2100 Superior Court Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 47G Extortion Victories, 800 Miscellaneous Crime Victories, Case Victories, Maricopa County Superior Court Victories

State v. Ms. Q. (DMC No. 10843)

REDUCED | COMPUTER TAMPERING/THEFT by EXTORTION ($27,000) REDUCED to CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION class 6 open/Misdemeanor with PROBATION and ZERO DAYS JAIL – State v. Ms. Q. (DMC No. 10843) (Maricopa County Superior Court CR2011-005962): Ms. Q. was fired from her company, and before she left she logged in on her boss’s computer and sent herself an email making it look like she had been threatened and sexually harassed by her boss. She then went to the HR Department and began negotiations regarding a $27,000 settlement. When all of this was discovered, she was charged with computer tampering and extortion. We were able to have the case reduced to a simple “Criminal Impersonation”, which involved probation and no jail. At the conclusion of probation, her case was designated a misdemeanor, and Ms. Q. has no felony on her record.

August 4, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 114 Theft and Fraud Pre-Charge Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 43A Fraudulent Schemes Pre-Charge Victories, 46 Theft Pre-Charge Victories, 47N Embezzlement Victories, 900 Pre-Charge Case Victories, Case Victories

State v. Ms. A (DMC No. 8089)

EMBEZZLEMENT/FRAUDULENT SCHEMES ($40,000) and THEFT NOT CHARGED – State v. Ms. A (DMC No. 8089) (Mesa Police Department DR No. 2006-0130457): Mr. A worked for an armored car company that would deliver deposits to multiple banks. It was not uncommon for one truck to meet up with a second truck and transfer all deposits going to bank A to the second truck. This would save time by having only one truck go to bank A, instead of two trucks. After transfers were made, both drivers were to count the money to verify that the proper amount had been transferred between trucks.

At some point it had been determined that over $40,000 had gone missing from Mr. A’s truck after transfers had been made. We sat down with Detectives and allowed them to conduct a Polygraph on Mr. A (which he passed). We also pointed out that there were numerous points where the money could have been taken, and they agreed. They were interviewing multiple people along the chain of transactions. After we sat down and conducted a “Free Talk” with the Detective and Mr. A, it was determined that there was insufficient evidence to charge Mr. A, and no charges were brought. Originally, Mr. A would have been facing prison time.

August 4, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 100F False Reporting Victories, 112 Other Vehicular Crimes Pre-Charge Victories, 114 Theft and Fraud Pre-Charge Victories, 16C Theft of Means of Transportation / Auto Theft Victories, 200 DUI / Vehicular Crime Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 43A Fraudulent Schemes Pre-Charge Victories, 46 Theft Pre-Charge Victories, 47M Insurance Fraud Victories, 900 Pre-Charge Case Victories, Case Victories, Surprise City Court Victories

State v. Mr. C (DMC No. 8485)

INSURANCE FRAUD ($23,000) and THEFT of MEANS of TRANSPORTATION NOT CHARGED; FALSE REPORTING DISMISSED – State v. Mr. C (DMC No. 8485) (Surprise City Court CR07-01028/Surprise Police Department DR 07096356): Mr. C had gone to Las Vegas to get married, and when he got back his truck was missing. It was found by the Peoria Police Department burned out in the desert. This was then reported to the Surprise Police Department, and Mr. C had filed a stolen vehicle report. The police and insurance company became suspicious and interviewed a friend of Mr. C’s who stated that Mr. C had another friend named “Greg” steal the vehicle and burn it so he could file an insurance claim in order to recover $23,000.

We became involved in the case, and dealt directly with the Detective on Mr. C’s behalf. The Detective filed a direct complaint into the Surprise City Court for False Reporting. We ultimately got this charged Dismissed. In addition, the Detective routed his file over to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to be reviewed for charges of Insurance Fraud and Theft of Means of Transportation. Due to our intervention, no charges were brought against Mr. C. If he would have been charged, he could have done time in prison.

August 2, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 1900 Federal Court Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 45 Theft Reduced, Case Victories

U.S. v. Ms. M (DMC No. 10928)

THEFT of GOVERNMENT MONIES ($4,500) REDUCED to PROBATION with ZERO DAYS in JAIL – State v. Ms. M (DMC No. 10928) (United States District Court, District of Arizona CR12-00354-PHX-DGC): Ms. M worked at the Post Office and had a serious gambling addiction. She eventually stole money orders out of the US Mail totaling $4,500. When she was confronted about this, she admitted to her gambling addiction and paid all the money back.  She was subsequently charged with Theft of Government Monies and was ordered to appear in the US District Court in Phoenix (i.e. Federal Court). We became involved, presented Mitigation that Ms. M had a serious gambling problem, along with other mental health issues. The US Attorney agreed to reduce the charge (per the Sentencing Guidelines) that would allow Ms. M to receive Probation with no days in jail.

August 1, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 103 Other Crimes Victories, 2100 Superior Court Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 47M Insurance Fraud Victories, Case Victories, Maricopa County Superior Court Victories

State v. Mr. V (DMC 10132)

REDUCED | FELONY FALSE INSURANCE CLAIM – (Maricopa County Superior Court No. CR2010-163256-002)(DMC 10132): Mr. V. was accused of driving his girlfriends BMW into Mexico, abandoning it there, and then assisting her in filing a false insurance claim.  He was later interviewed by the insurance company and stated that the car was left in the driveway with the key in the ignition in Arizona.  Due to the fact that he was merely assisting his girlfriend and did not receive any benefit, we were able to negotiate a plea to a Misdemeanor which included 6 months of unsupervised probation and 0 days in jail.  His girlfriend used a different attorney and went to prison.

July 2, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 114 Theft and Fraud Pre-Charge Victories, 115 Assault/Violent Crime Pre-Charge Victories, 1300 Bench Trial Victories, 1300A Complete Bench Trial Acquittal / All Criminal Charges, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 47 Miscellaneous Theft/Fraud Victories, 47G Extortion Victories, 500 Assault / Violent Crime Victories, 50A Assault / Violent Crime Bench Trial Victories, 79J Harassment Victories, 900 Pre-Charge Case Victories, Case Victories

State v. Mr. S (DMC No. 9286)

EXTORTION NOT CHARGED; NOT GUILTY/COMPLETE ACQUITTAL at BENCH TRIAL: HARASSMENT – State v. Mr. S (DMC No. 9286) Jan. 27, 2010 (McDowell Mountain Justice Court JC2009-107805): Mr. S had done some electrical contracting work for a neighbor across the street. The neighbor had not paid him approximately $2,300, and Mr. S went over to speak with the neighbor about it. The neighbor’s house was currently in Escrow to be sold, and Mr. S allegedly stated that if he didn’t get his money he was going to contact the buyer and make sure that “the sale did not go through”. Initially Detectives were investigating Mr. S for a Theft by Extortion charge, however the prosecutor’s office declined to file those charges. They did, however file a charge of Harassment. We went to Bench Trial and presented all evidence and cross examined the state’s witnesses. After the state had finished their case and then rested, we moved for a “Directed Verdict” judgement, and the Judge agreed. The case was Dismissed on the spot at that point.

July 2, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 114 Theft and Fraud Pre-Charge Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 43A Fraudulent Schemes Pre-Charge Victories, 47N Embezzlement Victories, 900 Pre-Charge Case Victories, Case Victories

State v. Mr. G (DMC No. 9518)

EMBEZZLEMENT/FRAUD SCHEMES (Percocet from Hospital Pharmacy) and THEFT NOT CHARGED – State v. Mr. G (DMC No. 9518) (Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Investigated): Mr. G was a nurse at a local hospital who had become addicted to Percocet pain medication. For 2.5 years he had been stealing Percocet from the hospital’s pharmacy. When the hospital ran an audit, they discovered the discrepancy and confronted him. He admitted to everything, and was put in the “Can Do” program, which is a program for nurses who have substance abuse problems. In addition, he was contacted by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department and a report was taken. We were able to work with all parties involved in order to keep Mr. G from being charged. He successfully completed his program and no longer has issues with substances.

July 2, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 47J Forgery Victories, 47O Identity Theft Victories, 47Q Trafficking in Stolen Goods Victories, Case Victories

State v. Ms. A (DMC No. 9789)

TRAFFICKING and STOLEN PROPERTY ($1,200), IDENTITY THEFT and FORGERY REDUCED to PROBATION with 60 DAYS of DEFERRED JAIL– State v. Ms. A (DMC No. 9789) (Maricopa County Superior Court CR2010-123488): Ms. A had been living with her boyfriend when she stole his gun and sold it to a local pawn shop. When she did this, she used a stolen driver’s license and posed as a different female. Ultimately, the boyfriend reported the gun stolen, and it was traced back to the person whose identity was stolen. This person informed police that her license had been stolen, and they pulled up a videotaped in the pawn shop. The victim immediately recognized Ms. A, and she was charged with Identity Theft, Trafficking and Stolen Property and Forgery. We were able to have all charges reduced to Probation with 60 days of “Deferred” jail. Because she performed well on Probation, the jail was ultimately Deleted, and she did not spend any time in custody.

July 2, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 44 Theft Dismissals, 47N Embezzlement Victories, Case Victories, Maricopa County Superior Court Victories

State v. Ms. W (DMC No. 7960)

EMBEZZLEMENT/THEFT ($1,500) DISMISSED – State v. Ms. W (DMC No. 7960) (Maricopa County Superior Court CR2007-108698): Ms. W worked for a family care physician’s office that took numerous co-pays. The money from the patients co-pays that were paid in cash were kept in a locked drawer. It was discovered that $1,500 of this money was taken and not deposited into proper accounts. Ms. W was charged with Theft through Embezzlement, and then she retained our services. We were able to show that multiple people had access to that drawer, and just prior to Trial the Prosecutor agreed to dismiss all charges if Ms. W would agree to pay $1,500 to her employer. Ms. W agreed to pay the money, rather than risking going to trial. Ultimately, all charges were dismissed and she no longer was subjected to potential prison time.

July 2, 2015
Posted on Author By dmcantor Categories 16C Theft of Means of Transportation / Auto Theft Victories, 200 DUI / Vehicular Crime Victories, 400 Theft / Fraud Crime Victories, 47Q Trafficking in Stolen Goods Victories, 700 Property Crime Victories, 94 Burglary Victories, Case Victories

State v. Mr. D (DMC No. 9012)

TRAFFICKING AND STOLEN PROPERTY ($67,800), THEFT OF MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION and BURGLARY ALL REDUCED to PROBATION with 6 MONTHS DEFERRED JAIL – State v. Mr. D (DMC No. 9012) (Maricopa County Superior Court CR2009-119368): Mr. D had stolen a trailer along with various all-terrain vehicles from his former landlord. He then painted the trailer and removed the VIN numbers on the vehicles before putting them on Craigslist for sale. The vehicles and trailers were ultimately purchased, and then it was discovered they were stolen during the titling process. Mr. D was contacted by police and arrested. His wife admitted to Mr. D’s crimes, and also the police pulled up video surveillance from a local U-Haul storage facility showing Mr. D with the trailer and vehicles. Although the original Victim and State Farm Insurance company sought prison time, we were able to convince the Judge to give Mr. A 6 months of “Deferred” jail which was later Deleted after he had paid back full restitution. Mr. D originally was looking at years in prison.

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