Tyler Criminal Defense Lawyer Carlo D'Angelo

Nigerian Sentenced for Pandemic Relief Fraud: A Case Study in Wire Fraud and Identity Theft

Overview of the Case

Jan 29 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

Former Pro Basketball Player Sentenced for Pandemic Loan Fraud: A Case of COVID-19 Relief Abuse

In September 2024, Lorenzo Gordon, a 41-year-old former professional basketball player from Chesterfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty to one felony count…

Jan 28 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

A Paradigm Shift in Prosecutorial Duties: State v. Heath and Article 39.14

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a groundbreaking decision State v.

Jan 15 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

October 2024

Fifth Circuit Redefines 'Substantial Hardship' in Fraud Sentencing: United States v. Day

In a significant ruling for sentencing in fraud cases, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated Ethan Sturgis Day's sentence and remanded for…

Oct 14, 2024 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

October 2023

Defendant Convicted in $67M “Doctor Chase” Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

On October 6, 2023, Defendant was convicted by a federal jury in Fort Pierce, Florida for his involvement in a $67 million Medicare fraud scheme.

Oct 11, 2023 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

2d Circuit Affirms § 2D1.1(b)(12) Sentencing Guideline Enhancmenet in Case Charging Use of Residence in Connection With Drug Distribution

In the recent case of United States of America v.

Oct 5, 2023 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

September 2023

Two Charged with Federal Narcotics Offenses Resulting in Death in Connection with the Poisoning of Four Children at a New York Daycare

Defendants Allegedly Stored Distribution Quantities of Fentanyl and Narcotics Packaging Equipment in the Daycare, Including a Kilogram of Fentanyl on…

Sep 20, 2023 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

FinCEN Warns of Rising "Pig Butchering" Virtual Currency Fraud

WASHINGTON—Today, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert to highlight a prominent virtual currency investment scam known as…

Sep 11, 2023 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

DOJ Update: Louisiana Resident Sentenced for Involvement in Dogfighting Ring

A resident from Independence, Louisiana, has been sentenced to a 12-month and one-day prison term, followed by three years of supervised release.

Sep 7, 2023 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

Four Men Convicted of $18M Global Investment Fraud Scheme

Four defendants were convicted by a federal jury in the Western District of Arkansas for orchestrating an investment fraud and money laundering scheme…

Sep 5, 2023 • 

Carlo D’Angelo

August 2023