CRIMINAL DEFENSE:

WHITE COLLAR CRIMES

Obtained a decision not to prosecute the CFO of a Fortune 500 company in an investigation of illegal backdating of stock options by demonstrating that any improper backdating was done without criminal intent.   Obtained a decision not to prosecute a supervisor on a North Slope oil drilling rig who was the target of a federal investigation, after our investigation demonstrated that the supervisor complied with all state and federal laws.   Obtained a “not guilty” verdict for the owner of a Seattle excavating company charged with theft, possession of stolen property, and evading a fuel tax, after the defense demonstrated that the owner had made his purchases innocently and believed that all taxes had been paid.   Obtained dismissal of a 35-count federal fraud indictment against the personnel manager of a large Pacific Northwest fishing company by demanding a trial and asserting his innocence in a case where at least 15 other charged defendants pled guilty.   Successfully represented the CFO of Entellium Corporation, who pled guilty to wire fraud in a case involving investor losses of $50 million. Our presentation of the facts and circumstances resulted in a sentence of just 24 months, which was below the advisory Federal Sentencing Guidelines and the recommendation of the prosecutor.   Negotiated a misdemeanor guilty plea for a software executive facing felony charges for computer intrusion. These negotiations resulted in a sentence of probation.