Pre-Trial Investigation / Grand Jury Matters

KMBL’s first goal in a criminal case is to get the case dismissed without a trial. This can sometimes be accomplished through extensive pre-trial investigation which reveals exculpatory evidence exonerating the accused. MBL believes the best way to eliminate criminal exposure is to ensure charges are not filed in the first place. MBL lawyers will spend the time necessary meeting with you, reviewing documents, and interviewing witnesses to develop the strategy that best fits your needs and the circumstances of your case.

KMBL also has vast experience in representing individuals called to testify and produce documents before grand jury proceedings.

Cases

MBL attorney discovered client charged with weapons violation, had same charge dismissed in state court pursuant to plea bargain.  KMBL attorney convinced government to dismiss the weapons charges since wrong to federally charge client with dismissed state charges.

MBL attorney obtained pre-trial diversion for military veteran client charged with wrongly obtaining unemployment compensation from another state while employed in California.  Client completed one year diversion and case was dismissed.

U.S. Naval Officer charged with possession of stolen mail between enlistments.  Misdemeanor could jeopardize naval career, MBL attorney convinced government to agree to pre-trial diversion resulting in dismissal of charges.

Client charged with passport fraud.  MBL attorney investigated facts, and proved to government that client trying to change identification because persecuted by family for sexual orientation.  Government dismissed charges..

Client charged with two bank robberies.  MBL attorney investigated and found that there was no evidence connecting him to robbery, and had alibi for the robberies.  Prosecutor pushed for plea bargain, saying they had an informant claiming client did robberies.  MBL attorney refused since client innocent, and said to prosecutor go ahead and try him.  Government ended up dismissing case.

Client charged with theft of government property – – railroad retirement benefits.  KMBL attorney obtained pre-trial diversion for client, and charges to be dismissed after client payed $100 a month for 12 months

KMBL attorney obtained pre-trial diversion for military veteran charged with forgery of treasury check.

Client charged with identity theft.  MBL attorney investigation revealed client had multiple personality disorder. MBL attorney showed other personality committed crime not client, which negated specific intent  Client granted diversion and case was dismissed.

MBL attorney’s aggressive pretrial investigation resulted in government dismissal of mail fraud, theft, and obstruction of federal audit charges against director of consortium of government funded centers.

Client charged with using drugs in prison. MBL attorney presented polygraph evidence that client did not possess the drugs pressed for and obtained dismissal of the indictment.

Client was charged with passport fraud. MBL attorney prepared mitigation package and negotiated dismissal based on background and reasons behind the conduct.

Client was charged with failure to report carrying over $10,000 in cash and false statements to customs. The MBL attorney’s mitigation package convinced the prosecutor of a legitimate source of the money and client’s legitimate purpose. Criminal charges were dismissed and the money substantially returned.

MBL attorney’s representation of clients before federal grand jury proceedings resulted in no charges in firearms acquisition, insurance fraud, mail fraud and medicare fraud cases.

[The client portrayed is an actor and this is a dramatization]