Case Results

FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASES

United States v. J.A. Tried in U.S. District Court in San Antonio for possession with intent to distribute 3 kilograms of cocaine found in his hotel room. Jury deliberated 3 hours, acquitted defendant.

United States v. E.N. Indicted on Federal charges of possession with intent to distribute 3 kilograms of cocaine found strapped to legs and waist. Despite sentence guideline range of 87-108 months, sentenced only to time served – 4 days.

United States v. K.S. Commercial trucker indicted on Federal charges of smuggling several tons of marijuana. Case dismissed by U.S. Attorney’s Office on the morning of trial, insufficient evidence. Tractor Trailer returned to defendant.

United States v. L.H. Venezuelan smuggler, a licensed doctor in Mexico, found in Houston with 7 kg. of heroin in suitcase. All evidence suppressed as fruit of illegal search. Government appealed to 5th Circuit, who upheld the trial court’s suppression. Defendant allowed to return to Venezuela, all charges dropped.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT LAW CASES

FBI v. D.H. Senior FBI Special Agent fired for sexual harassment of female special agents and other government employees. Appeared before Office of Professional Responsibility Board - re-instated with back pay and benefits.

FBI v. B.E. FBI Special Agent denied promotion due to sexual discrimination. Trial by EEOC resulted in monetary damages and placement in Career Development Program.