Case Results

Over 30 years of complex federal litigation experience. These representative cases
demonstrate the depth and scope of our federal criminal defense practice.

30+

Years Experience

2

Federal Districts

5TB+

Evidence Reviewed

100%

Federal Focus

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.

Acquittal

Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Minnesota

USA vs. Fata Leeta Sarnor David et al.

0:11-cr-00087-MJD-ECW-6

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Acquittal After 3-Week Jury Trial

A $50 million bank fraud conspiracy case out of Minnesota known as Operation Starburst. The investigation spanned three states and 22 related cases. After a three-week jury trial, Ms. David was acquitted of all charges.

Favorable Outcome

Controlled Substance Fraud / PWID

Arizona

USA vs. William Howard Bonney, II

2:14-cr-00536-GMS-1

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Complex Defense Representation

Represented William Howard Bonney II (a descendant of Billy the Kid) in a case involving Possession With Intent to Distribute and Controlled Substance Fraud. Mr. Bonney devised a scheme traveling the country with actors pretending to be injured, visiting pharmacies to obtain prescription medication with forged prescriptions to sell on the streets of Phoenix.

Favorable Outcome

PPP Fraud

Arizona

USA vs. Willie Mitchell

2:21-cr-00976 through 00983

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Uncovered Main Coordinator

Represented Willie Mitchell across 7 separate federal indictments for PPP Fraud. Through diligent investigation, uncovered the main coordinator of the fraud and the accountant who assisted in falsifying PPP applications.

Favorable Outcome

Complex Multi-Defendant Case

Arizona

USA vs. Rayvontae Virshon Hampton

2:22-cr-00725-DLR-6

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Very Favorable Sentence

A 22-defendant complex federal case where Mr. Hampton was one of the most culpable defendants. Despite the volume of evidence and severity of charges, secured a very favorable sentence by being among the first to negotiate a plea.

Charges Reduced

Complex Multi-Defendant Case

Arizona

USA vs. Samuel Rappylee Bateman

3:22-cr-08092-SMB-1

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56 Counts Reduced to 2-Count Plea

Represented the successor prophet of Warren Jeffs in the FLDS community. Originally charged with 56 counts in the indictment, successfully negotiated a plea on only two counts resulting in a 20 to 50 year sentence. In contrast, co-defendant LaDell Jay Bistline Jr., who went to trial, received life in prison.

Active Case

Complex Litigation (Ongoing)

Arizona

USA vs. Jeremie Sowerby

2:23-cr-01321-SMB-2 & 2:23-cr-01757-SMB-2

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Active Representation

Currently representing Jeremie Sowerby in two of three related indictments and coordinating the budget for a third related case. Currently on the third complex case scheduling order with massive volumes of evidence to review.

Active Case

Complex Financial Case

Arizona

USA vs. Richard Kuhlman

2:22-cr-00276-SMB

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Active Representation

Representing Mr. Kuhlman in a case designated complex by the court. The government produced extensive evidence consisting mostly of IRS analysis in spreadsheet format requiring detailed financial review.

 

No Criminal Liability

False Claims Act

Arizona

USA ex rel. vs. Arizona Center for Hematology and Oncology PLC et al.

2:16-cv-03703-DGC

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Settled with No Criminal Liability

Defended radiation oncologist Dr. Terry Lee in a quasi-civil/criminal False Claims Act case. AZCHO and its doctors were accused of violating the False Claims Act. The case was designated complex and consisted of hundreds of thousands of medical and clerical records. Ultimately settled in mediation with no criminal liability for Dr. Lee.

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Federal Criminal Defense

Acquittal

Bank Fraud Conspiracy

Minnesota

USA vs. Fata Leeta Sarnor David et al.

0:11-cr-00087-MJD-ECW-6

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Acquittal After 3-Week Jury Trial

A $50 million bank fraud conspiracy case out of Minnesota known as Operation Starburst. The investigation spanned three states and 22 related cases. After a three-week jury trial, Ms. David was acquitted of all charges.

Favorable Outcome

Controlled Substance Fraud / PWID

Arizona

USA vs. William Howard Bonney, II

2:14-cr-00536-GMS-1

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Complex Defense Representation

Represented William Howard Bonney II (a descendant of Billy the Kid) in a case involving Possession With Intent to Distribute and Controlled Substance Fraud. Mr. Bonney devised a scheme traveling the country with actors pretending to be injured, visiting pharmacies to obtain prescription medication with forged prescriptions to sell on the streets of Phoenix.

Favorable Outcome

PPP Fraud

Arizona

USA vs. Willie Mitchell

2:21-cr-00976 through 00983

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Uncovered Main Coordinator

Represented Willie Mitchell across 7 separate federal indictments for PPP Fraud. Through diligent investigation, uncovered the main coordinator of the fraud and the accountant who assisted in falsifying PPP applications.

Favorable Outcome

Complex Multi-Defendant Case

Arizona

USA vs. Rayvontae Virshon Hampton

2:22-cr-00725-DLR-6

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Very Favorable Sentence

A 22-defendant complex federal case where Mr. Hampton was one of the most culpable defendants. Despite the volume of evidence and severity of charges, secured a very favorable sentence by being among the first to negotiate a plea.

Charges Reduced

Complex Multi-Defendant Case

Arizona

USA vs. Samuel Rappylee Bateman

3:22-cr-08092-SMB-1

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

56 Counts Reduced to 2-Count Plea

Represented the successor prophet of Warren Jeffs in the FLDS community. Originally charged with 56 counts in the indictment, successfully negotiated a plea on only two counts resulting in a 20 to 50 year sentence. In contrast, co-defendant LaDell Jay Bistline Jr., who went to trial, received life in prison.

Active Case

Complex Litigation (Ongoing)

Arizona

USA vs. Jeremie Sowerby

2:23-cr-01321-SMB-2 & 2:23-cr-01757-SMB-2

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Active Representation

Currently representing Jeremie Sowerby in two of three related indictments and coordinating the budget for a third related case. Currently on the third complex case scheduling order with massive volumes of evidence to review.

Active Case

Complex Financial Case

Arizona

USA vs. Richard Kuhlman

2:22-cr-00276-SMB

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Active Representation

Representing Mr. Kuhlman in a case designated complex by the court. The government produced extensive evidence consisting mostly of IRS analysis in spreadsheet format requiring detailed financial review.

 

No Criminal Liability

False Claims Act

Arizona

USA ex rel. vs. Arizona Center for Hematology and Oncology PLC et al.

2:16-cv-03703-DGC

Screenshot 2026-06-09 2.17.59 PM

Settled with No Criminal Liability

Defended radiation oncologist Dr. Terry Lee in a quasi-civil/criminal False Claims Act case. AZCHO and its doctors were accused of violating the False Claims Act. The case was designated complex and consisted of hundreds of thousands of medical and clerical records. Ultimately settled in mediation with no criminal liability for Dr. Lee.

Facing Federal Charges?

Put 30+ years of complex federal litigation experience to work for you. Free and confidential consultation.

Myles A. Schneider

Federal Criminal Defense

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