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Los Angeles Customs Lawyer

If you have been charged with a customs, import or export crime, it is in your best interest to hire legal representation immediately to protect your rights and minimize consequences.

Criminal defense attorney Robin R. Scroggie has extensive experience defending customs brokers, importers, freight forwarders, operators of foreign trade zones (FTZs) and other parties against a wide range of customs, import and export crimes. As your attorney, he will work thoroughly and vigorously to build an effective defense strategy on your behalf. As an accomplished litigator with a long track record of success, he is fully prepared to fight for the best possible outcomes at every step.

Before you speak to the government or the prosecution about your charges, make sure you have a strong advocate on your side. Contact Rob Scroggie today.

Strong Representation From an Experienced Los Angeles Customs Import Lawyer

With more than 20 years of experience as a solo criminal defense attorney, plus experience as a former federal prosecutor, Rob is prepared to provide a strong defense against a variety of customs and import/export crimes, including the following:

  • Customs fraud
  • False declarations
  • Accusations of misleading or false statements to Homeland Security Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE)
  • Importing prohibited or regulated goods
  • Import duty tax issues
  • Child protection law issues (for toys)
  • Embargo offenses
  • Foreign trade zone investigations
  • Customs broker investigations
  • Freight forwarder investigations
  • LDP investigations
  • Importer investigations

Those accused of these crimes can face civil and criminal charges, as well as parallel proceedings with BICE, if applicable. As your attorney, Rob can skillfully assist with any civil and criminal accusations, and work in tandem with administrative law attorneys to resolve BICE issues.

Call Today for a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Los Angeles County customs crimes attorney, call Rob Scroggie today at 213-986-8792 or toll free at 800-400-4240. Or to send an e-mail, please complete and submit the online form on this website. Credit card payments are accepted and interpreter services are available, if needed.

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Practice Areas

Results
  • Federal Driving under the Influence Trial in Yosemite National Park. Client found Not Guilty.
  • Los Angeles Chop Shop, Receiving Stolen Property Case. All charges dismissed on eve of Trial.
  • Federal jury trial re: alleged infringement of Tommy Hilfiger trademark.
  • Norwalk Cargo Theft Task Force case: Reduced to misdemeanor probation on eve of trial.
  • Fontana- San Bernardino County Vehicular Manslaughter Case. Client received probation sentence.
  • Rancho Cucamonga- San Bernardino County Vehicular Manslaughter Case. Sentenced to 180 days work release.
  • Riverside Federal Armed Bank Robbery jury trial. Jury deadlock and mistrial. Case resolved on terms favorable to client prior to retrial.
  • Fontana San Bernardino County Attempt Murder Case. Charges reduced to simple assault after Preliminary Hearing.
  • Los Angeles Kidnapping for Ransom jury trial carrying mandatory life sentence. Jury deadlocked and mistrial granted.
  • Compton Robbery jury trial: Not Guilty Verdict.
  • Los Angeles Federal Loan Fraud case involving multi-million dollar losses to Federal Housing Authority. Client sentenced to probation only sentence.
  • Compton Attempted Murder case: Charges Dismissed on eve of trial.
  • Los Angeles Federal Heroin Trafficking and Weapons jury trial. U.S. Supreme Court granted Certiorari and reversed trial court.
  • Los Angeles Hit and Run with fatal injury. Sentenced to probation conditioned on one year in county jail.
  • Los Angeles Assault with Deadly Weapon case: Charges dismissed on eve of trial.
  • Norwalk Attempted Murder case: Charges reduced to Accessory After the Fact and client released on probation.
  • Los Angeles Assault with Deadly Weapon jury trial. Not Guilty Verdict.
  • Criminal Music Piracy case spearheaded by Recording Industry Artists Association. Case resolved for probation term favorable to Client.
  • Burbank Marijuana for Sale case involving seizure of 35 pounds of marijuana while client on felony probation for 13 pound seizure. No jail time imposed.
  • Alhambra Assault on Police Officer case. Probation sentence.
  • Los Angeles Sexual abuse jury trial: Not Guilty Verdict.
  • Pasadena Sexual assault case carrying mandatory life sentence: Charges dismissed on first day of jury trial after jury selection.
  • Pomona Attempted Murder jury trial. Jury deadlock and mistrial. Case resolved on terms favorable to Client prior to beginning of retrial.
  • Riverside Fraud case involving Controller of Investment Company charged with 48 counts of fraud. All charges dismissed by Court at conclusion of preliminary hearing.
  • Los Angeles Kidnapping case carrying mandatory life sentence: Charges dismissed on first day of jury trial after jury selection.
  • Orange County accountant embezzlement case. Client agreed to make restitution and received probation sentence.
  • Ventura County methamphetamine trafficking case involving seizure of methamphetamine and money. Client sentenced to 180 days work release.
  • Compton Sexual abuse jury trial: Not Guilty Verdict.
  • Los Angeles Federal Narcotics trial involving Battered Women's Syndrome defense.
  • Case currently on appeal on issue of Court's refusal to allow presentation of defense through testimony of expert psychologist.
  • Los Angeles Assault and Battery case. All charges dismissed on the eve of trial.
  • Ventura County Armed Assault on Police Officer case. Client sentenced to 180 days work release.
  • East Los Angeles Red Light Camera ticket case. Client found Not Guilty at trial.
  • Compton Murder jury trial. Case dismissed on first day of jury trial.
  • Los Angeles Assault with Deadly Weapon involving automobile as weapon. Early dialogue with prosecutor's office resulted in no charges being filed.
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico Federal telemarketing fraud case. Client received probation sentence.
  • Los Angeles Vehicular Manslaughter case: Reduced to misdemeanor probation.
  • Westminster Orange County Marijuana For Sale case: Reduced to possession not for sale, charges dismissed after completion of drug education program.
  • Pomona Explosives and bombing case brought under statutes enacted in 1960s in response to bombings of public buildings occurring during that era carrying extremely punitive sentencing provisions. Case resolved after lengthy litigation over constitutionality of statutes as applied to instant case and striking of client's prior strike.
  • West Covina Counterfeiting case involving Apple trademark goods. Motion to suppress evidence for illegal search and seizure granted and case dismissed.
  • San Francisco Federal Narcotics multiple-defendant case involving murder of Government informants. Client received sentence of probation.
  • Los Angeles Airport court Marijuana transportation case involving seizure of 100 pounds of marijuana at Los Angeles International Airport. No jail time imposed.
  • Riverside methamphetamine case. Largest Methamphetamine Laboratory bust in history of Riverside County. Orchestrated favorable settlement among numerous defendants on eve of trial.
  • Los Angeles Environmental corporation charged with Negligent Homicide in connection with workplace death of worker during asbestos abatement during demolition of high rise hotel building. Negotiations culminated in dismissal of all criminal charges.
  • Los Angeles Elementary School Teacher charged with criminal battery of student. Case dismissed at outset of jury trial.
  • Compton multi-defendant embezzlement case. Orchestrated resolution involving payment of restitution and probation sentence.
  • Los Angeles Federal Cocaine Trafficking case. Case involved Battered Women's Syndrome defense as mitigation at sentencing after guilty plea entered to charges. Court relied on Battered Women's Syndrome to dramatically reduce sentence.
  • Federal Customs Smuggling case Southern District of New York. Negotiations culminated in charges filed against corporation and not individuals. Court declined to impose fine against corporation, ordered payment of $50.00 special assessment only.
  • Riverside Cocaine Trafficking case involving 300 kilograms of cocaine and assault weapon. After one week of jury trial, charges and sentence reduced and case resolved.
  • Riverside Cocaine Trafficking case involving over 100 kilograms of cocaine. Charges reduced, client agrees to sentence of 16 months, released after 8 months.
  • Riverside Cocaine Trafficking case involving 20 kilograms of Cocaine in hidden compartment. Motion to suppress evidence as fruits of illegal search and seizure filed. Charges reduced, client agrees to sentence of one year in county jail.
  • San Diego Federal Marijuana smuggling case involving arrest of driver of truck containing 100 pounds of marijuana. Charges dismissed.

Attorney Robin Scroggie

Former Federal Prosecutor, Robin Scroggie, represents people charged with serious crimes in State and Federal courts throughout Southern California and nationwide. His two-decades' experience runs the gamut from homicide and other violent felonies to white collar crimes and other non-violent offenses that carry substantial penalties.

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Robin R. Scroggie, located in Los Angeles, California, provides skilled representation to clients throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County.
 

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