Sample cases 2000-2006

Case No.:03-02110 Due Diligence Merger Background Check
Business client, an Arizona domestic corporation was involved with a potential merger with an out-of-state business. An investigation of the foreign entity and its principals revealed the presence of several questionable business associations with organized crime. Further investigation revealed a high ranking corporate officer was under indictment for fraud and embezzlement. Case Status: Closed

Case No.:03-10161 Witness Impeachment
Attorney client requested a background check on a potential witness that had a questionable history and record of making false statements to authorities. The background check confirmed several felony convictions and crimes of moral turpitude. Case Status: Closed-Witness determined to be unreliable/not credible

Case No.:03-01013 Insurance Fraud
Insurance client requested an investigation into a suspicious workers compensation claim. An employee of the insured filed a claim which alleged an on-the-job injury(permanent disability). The claim further indicated the injured employee could no longer perform the essential duties of his position. Extensive records research supplemented with field investigation revealed the employee was operating a business while collecting w/c and disability. His daily activities were documented and were inconsistent with the alleged claim. Case Status: Pending

Case No.:04-031008 Use of Force Review
Private attorney client requested a case review and professional opinion on a police use of force incident. The investigation consisted of a thorough review of the police departments use of force policy, the use of force continuum and statements issued by unbiased independent witnesses, police, and the defendant. After a comprehensive review of the evidence, an opinion was issued which concluded the police use of force was justified and in compliance of the use of force continuum. Case Status: Closed

Case No.:06-01125 Copyright/Trademark Infringement
A well known international company received an anonymous tip that their brand was being counterfeited by a small vendor in the North Scottsdale area. A routine undercover investigation corroborated the tip which alleged trademark/brand violations. When corporate counsel reviewed the evidence, she chose to pursue the case civilly with no criminal federal or state prosecution. Case Status: Closed Vendor issued cease and desist order

Case No.:04-041022 Evidence Review-Interrogation/Confession
Private attorney client requested a pre-trial opinion on the probable admissibility of a confession obtained by a government agent who used an common interrogation technique to obtain a confession. After a thorough review of latest case law and considering the totality of the circumstances, an opinion was rendered which concluded the government agents actions did not "shock the conscience" and was in compliance with acceptable interview and interrogation procedure. The probable admissibility of the evidence was rated high. Case Status: Closed

Case No.:03-081132 Missing Person/Possible Criminal Kidnapping
Private client reported their teenage daughter missing/runaway. After a joint investigation with local authorities, the child was located due to a requested NCIC entry. Case Status: Closed

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