A 29 count indictment charged 70 defendants with RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) conspiracy and narcotics trafficking that would otherwise result in a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years in prison for each defendant. Mr. Khojayan’s client was recorded on phone calls and reports of investigation helping arrange narcotics distribution. His client had minor prior criminal history, which although “expunged” still counted under the federal sentencing guidelines.
Following Mr. Khojayan’s advice, his client continued to work and continued her education towards earning a college degree. He then drafted and submitted her application to the Conviction And Sentence Alternatives (CASA) committee which is made up of prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers and pretrial officers. See https://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/judges-requirements/court-programs/casa. The committee agreed to give his client an interview. Mr. Khojayan thoroughly prepared his client for the interview. After her interview, the CASA committee agreed to accept her into the CASA Program. The CASA diversion program involves drug treatment and intensive counseling for 18 months.
After 18 months, in Mr. Khojayan’s client’s case, the guilty plea will be withdrawn and the charges will be dismissed. As a result, Mr. Khojayan’s client will be the only client out of 70 defendants in the case to not be convicted or sentenced in the matter.
