October 10, 2008

CBLDF Serves As Consultant in PROTECT Act Manga Case The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has signed on as a special consultant to the defense of an Iowa collector who faces up to 20 years in prison for possession of manga. The Fund adds its First Amendment expertise to the case, managed by United Defense Group's Eric Chase, and will also be providing monetary support towards obtaining expert witnesses. Eric Chase and his team at the United Defense Group have been vigorously defending [the collector], and scored a major First Amendment victory earlier this year when the judge found portions of the PROTECT Act unconstitutional in his ruling on a motion to dismiss. Eric Chase recognized the importance of the case, and of the CBLDF's contribution to it, in a statement to the CBLDF: "This case represents the latest in a string of efforts by the Department of Justice to encroach on free speech. The United Defense Group is committed to fighting to maintain the protections guaranteed in the Constitution, and we appreciate the CBLDF's support in this fight." Read the whole story here.

May 8, 2008

Two co-defendants accused of Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and Marijuana Trafficking in Corpus Christi, Texas. A Florida resident coming from the Texas/Mexico border was stopped at a Texas checkpoint and vehicle searched by U.S. border patrol and DEA agents who discovered large amounts of marijuana hidden inside the RV. She and her husband were then charged with the crimes. United Defense Group Attorney Guy Womack got the government to dimiss one co-defendant's case within weeks of the indictment. The other received time served, 3 years supervised release and $100 Special Assessment. This meant that the 17 days the second co-defendant had already served in detention was the only time he needed to serve.

December 11, 2007

The United Defense Group announces a not guilty verdict in a child sexual assault case in Dallas, Texas. The defendant was facing 99 years in prison, if convicted. The judge rendered the favorable verdict following a bench trial with no jury.

November 15, 2006

Investigation Dropped Against College Dean. The investigation of the dean of a major California University has been dropped due to the defense efforts of United Defense Group. The dean was under investigation for child molestation against his autistic daughter.

November 12 , 2006

Major New Jersery Drug Case Dismissed.  United Defense Group announced a CASE DISMISSAL in a high profile case involving charges of money laundering, drug possession, resisting arrest and assault against police officers. The charges were initially filed by the State of New Jersey.

October 1, 2006

United Defense Group Opens New Offices.  United Defense Group has increased its local coverage of cases nationwide with the opening of new partner offices in Texas, Florida, Chicago and California. The new offices join a nationwide association of top criminal defense attorneys who handle state, federal, military and juvenile cases in all 50 states.

September 10 , 2006

United Defense Group Wins Murder Trial.  A Senior Partner of United Defense Group was noted for getting a NOT GUILTY verdict by reason of insanity in a high profile murder trial in California.

July 28 , 2006

United Defense Group Gets Full Acquittal in Molestation Case.  A teacher who was accused of 21 counts of Child Molestation by his students was ACQUITTED OF ALL CHARGES. The case, which lasted over a year, was handled by United Defense Group attorneys. The result has restored the reputation and career of the defendant.

May 31 , 2006

United Defense Group Celebrates 17th Year in Business.  The criminal law firm now practicing under the name "United Defense Group" has completed its 17th year in business. The firm originated with practices in New York and Los Angeles, and has since expanded to include coverage of the entire country with over 1,000 satisfied clients served since its inception.

February 9 , 2006

Attorney Guy Womack Retained in Abu Ghraib Prisoner Abuse Case.  Senior Military Attorney Guy Womack, has been retained as chief defense counsel for a defendant in the high profile prisoner abuse scandal in the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. Mr. Womack's reputation for getting outstanding results in military and federal cases, combined with the notoriety of this case, has generated tremendous press attention.