Federal Probation Granted for Client Charged with Money Laundering
San Antonio, TX – The law firm of Daniel & Halstead is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured federal probation for one of its clients at sentencing. The client, who had been facing up to 20 years in federal prison for Money Laundering, will now be able to serve her sentence in the community under strict supervision.
The client was one of five individuals charged with laundering nearly $1 million derived from a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme. In a BEC schemes, scammers target businesses and individuals making wire transfer payments, especially those employees with access to company finances. The scammers trick the employees into wiring payments to bank accounts they believe belong to trusted partners but that are actually controlled by the fraudsters. Sometimes the scammers use computer intrusion techniques to alter legitimate payment request emails by changing the recipient bank accounts. Sometimes they send spoofed emails that appear to be from trusted partners. The client, who had been lured into the money laundering conspiracy worked as a ”money mule” using her bank account to launder the money stolen by other co-defendants.
The case was handled by Woodrow Halstead, who worked tirelessly to develop a strong defense strategy and negotiate with the prosecution for a favorable outcome. Through Woodrow’s diligent efforts, the client was able to avoid incarceration and instead receive a sentence that allows her to continue working, supporting her family, and rebuilding her life.
“We are thrilled to have been able to secure probation for our client,” said Woodrow Halstead, partner at Daniel & Halstead. “This outcome is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, as well as our client’s commitment to making positive changes in her life.”
The law firm of Daniel & Halstead has a proven track record of success in handling complex criminal cases, including federal offenses. The firm’s attorneys have a deep understanding of the federal sentencing guidelines and are skilled at negotiating with prosecutors to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients.
If you or a loved one is facing federal charges, contact the law firm of Daniel & Halstead to schedule a consultation and learn how their experienced criminal defense attorneys can help.
Five Years of Federal Probation for Woman Charged with Computer Fraud and Abuse and Wire Fraud
San Antonio, TX – A San Antonio woman was sentenced to five years probation in a federal court in San Antonio for her role in a SIM card swapping fraud scheme.
Zena Elisa Dounson, 24, pled guilty to conspiring to access and transfer assets from victims’ cryptocurrency accounts via SIM swapping. A mobile phone uses a SIM card to store information that identifies and authenticates the subscriber to that cellular phone. A SIM swapping scheme allows a person to use other phones or devices as though they were the authorized subscriber. Dounson had originally been facing up to five years in federal prison for her role in the scheme. During sentencing, her attorney Woodrow Halstead provided mitigating evidence that supported Dounson’s request for probation. Dounson’s co-defendant was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his involvement.
If you or a loved one is facing federal charges, contact the law firm of Daniel & Halstead to schedule a consultation and learn how their experienced criminal defense attorneys can help.
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Charges Dismissed for Woman Charged with Possession of Prohibited Firearm
San Antonio, TX – A 22-year-old San Antonio woman who was facing up to 20 years in prison for two separate charges of Possession of a Prohibited Firearm in Bexar County’s 437th District Court had her cases dismissed. The woman had been accused of possessing a short barrel firearm as well as a pistol with a “Glock switch” which made the pistol fully automatic. Her attorney, Woodrow Halstead filed a Motion to Quash and Set Aside Indictment challenging the constitutionality of the charges based on the United States Supreme Court’s recent ruling in New York Rifle Association v. Bruen. After considering the defense’s motions, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges against the woman.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact the law firm of Daniel & Halstead to schedule a consultation and learn how their experienced criminal defense attorneys can help.
Charges Dismissed Against Man Accused of Inappropriate Touching
San Antonio, TX – A 44-year-old San Antonio man charged with Indecency with a Child had all charges against him dismissed after his attorneys Douglas Daniel and Woodrow Halstead presented additional information to Bexar County prosecutors. The client, who was working as a manager at a local restaurant, was accused of inappropriately touching a teenage employee while at work. Doug and Woody were able to provide additional information that contradicted the complainant’s story and were able to show that she was not even at work on the day she alleged their client touched her. Additional investigation into the complainant’s background caused prosecutors to question her credibility and her motive to fabricate the story.
“This was a victory earned by the entire Daniel & Halstead Team,” said Woodrow Halstead. “Our staff did an excellent job investigating the complaining witnesses background and discovered evidence of her motive to fabricate her allegations. It’s troubling that she would make such claims against an innocent man just to further her own personal goals.”
The law firm of Daniel & Halstead works hard to investigate not just the allegations against its clients, but to engage in a “deep dive” into the backgrounds and surrounding circumstances involving its clients. The firm’s attorneys have over 65 years of combined experience in criminal law and are committed to zealously defending their clients.
If you or a loved one has been accused of sexual offense, it’s vitally important to have an attorney who will fight to protect your interests. Contact the law firm of Daniel & Halstead to schedule a consultation and learn how their experienced criminal defense attorneys can help.
Jury Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Boerne, TX – After a two-day jury trial, it took a Kendall County jury only 8 minutes to return a not-guilty verdict against a 49-year-old man from Alice, Texas. During cross-examination, the man’s attorney, Woodrow Halstead, was able to point out that the man was not only able to operate his vehicle safely but also to successfully perform all field sobriety tests conducted by the Kendall County Deputy Sheriff who had pulled him over.
“The speed at which the jury returned its not guilty verdict showed what we had told prosecutors all along – that [our client] was not driving while intoxicated.”
Woodrow Halstead, a partner at Daniel and Halstead, has completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) / International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program (SFST) Practitioner Course and previously served as the Chief of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office DWI Task Force. He uses his experience in prosecuting and defending DWI cases to fight for his clients and ensure that the State’s allegations don’t go unchallenged.
If you or a loved one has been accused of Driving While Intoxicated, contact the law firm of Daniel & Halstead to schedule a consultation and learn how their experienced criminal defense attorneys can help.
Jury Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict
Boerne, TX – After a two-day jury trial, it took a Kendall County jury only 8 minutes to return a not-guilty verdict against a 49-year-old man from Alice, Texas. During cross-examination, the man’s attorney, Woodrow Halstead, was able to point out that the man was not only able to operate his vehicle safely but also to successfully perform all field sobriety tests conducted by the Kendall County Deputy Sheriff who had pulled him over.
“The speed at which the jury returned its not guilty verdict showed what we had told prosecutors all along – that [our client] was not driving while intoxicated.”
Woodrow Halstead, a partner at Daniel and Halstead, has completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) / International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Program (SFST) Practitioner Course and previously served as the Chief of the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office DWI Task Force. He uses his experience in prosecuting and defending DWI cases to fight for his clients and ensure that the State’s allegations don’t go unchallenged.
If you or a loved one has been accused of Driving While Intoxicated, contact the law firm of Daniel & Halstead to schedule a consultation and learn how their experienced criminal defense attorneys can help.