Case Results
Organized Crime Case Results
Notable organized crime case results and public corruption case results. Criminal Defense Lawyer Nicole Knox defense of citizens accused of organized crime and public corruption in federal and state court. Nicole Knox’s results show that her dedication to aggressive representation leads to positive outcomes.
Organized Crime: Organized Retail Theft
Dallas man indicted for organized crime of Organized Retail Theft, felony, for selling allegedly stolen goods–cigarettes– at a convenience store where he worked as a cashier. Jurors found not guilty.
Result: NOT GUILTY
Public Corruption: Police Corruption
Tulsa Police Officer indicted in federal court for 58 counts (or crimes) relating to public corruption including:
- Violation of civil rights under color of law
- Conspiracy
- Distribution of controlled substances
- Perjury
- Witness tampering
- Possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime
- Bribery
As part of the defense team, at trial Ms. Knox cross-examined the lead government witness, among other responsibilities. Attacking the credibility of this witness was vital to the defense of the police officer because the witness’ statements were material to more than 35 counts in the indictment. After a federal jury trial, the officer was found guilty of six felony perjury counts and two misdemeanor conspiracy to violate civil rights counts only.
Result: NOT GUILTY or DISMISSED on 50 counts.