The Challenge
A retired Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy faced federal charges for felony receipt of child pornography, an offense that typically carries substantial prison sentences under federal sentencing guidelines. Given the nature of the charges and the applicable guidelines, our client was facing the prospect of a significantly longer federal prison term.
Our Strategy
Through extensive sentencing advocacy, we presented mitigating evidence regarding our client’s background, military service, and personal circumstances, arguing that a substantially reduced sentence was warranted. The court ultimately imposed a sentence of only two years in federal prison, a result far below the standard federal sentencing guidelines for this type of offense. The sentence was so significantly reduced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed an appeal challenging the judge’s decision.
The Result
FAVORABLE OUTCOME
Your Case Belongs at the Southwest Justice Center.
Your Defense Belongs Here.
If you were arrested in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Winchester, or French Valley, your future will likely be decided at the Southwest Justice Center (SWJC) on Auld Road. In these courtrooms, local knowledge is the ultimate advantage. Since 1999, Nic Cocis has been a weekly fixture in the SWJC, appearing before the same judges and negotiating with the same Riverside County prosecutors for over 25 years. We don’t just know the law — we know the specific nuances, procedural quirks, and judicial tendencies of the Southwest District. Whether you are facing a felony or a misdemeanor, you need a firm that treats the Southwest Justice Center as its home turf.
