Sample of Phoenix Court felony cases as of 11/30/2016
Sample of Phoenix Court felony cases as of 11/30/2016
All names are just first names for privacy.
Thai Escort Incall
I last reported on arrest in May 2016. Incall at apartment in area of Baseline in Hardy Dr.
Indictments followed for Erik and Patcharin (female). Added to the felony indictment was Ratchanok (female).
On 11/7/2016 Ratchanok pled guilty for one count of money laundering, a class 3 felony. In exchanged for the plea deal criminal enterprise and four counts of receiving money from prostitution were dismissed. Sentencing is set for 12/14/2016.
The other two defendants face more counts and charges. Next conference set for 12/14 also. Trial set for 1/3 but these dates are often continued.
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Rose Garden
Hanna and Sinae have not yet pled. 3 others previously pled to felonies and given 2 years probation.
For both: 11/17/2016 Conference: A Donald advisement on potential prison terms given if plea rejected. Trial expected to take 5-7 days, with 10-12 witnesses and one expert witness. 2 witness interviews have been completed with the rest left to do. An interpreter (Korean) will be required for trial. There will be 8 jurors and 2 alternates.
A motion in limine is anticipated. Jury instructions have not been agreed upon. Juror notebooks will be given.
Final Trial Management set for 1/12/2017 with trial on January 19. These dates are often continued.
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Studio
11/8/2016 Motion granted for Defendant to no longer be his own pro per attorney and Rick P. will act as attorney. 11/15 Trial date vacated and continue to 1/9/2017. Final Trial Management conference 1/3 and management conference 12/13 at which time juror questionnaires and exhibit list will be due. Prior advisory counsel to turn over all files within 10 days. Defendant request for a new investigator be provided granted and has been assigned by the Office of Public Defense services. Defendant remains in Towers jail awaiting trial.
11/22/2016 State filed Motion in Limine to Preclude Any First Amendment Based Defenses.
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Studio worker gals - separate from owner
For Monica, Amanda, Michelle, Taeru, Adrina, Danielle, Shellby, Samer and Amber sentencing continued on 11/15 to 1/5/2017. There have been a long series of continuances which may indicate they have testimonial agreements against Studio owner whose case continues. Sentencing as in the Temple case may keep getting continued until any trial for owner William.
For Serena, Erica and Tammie discharged from probation of 18 months since pled and sentenced long ago.
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Hanna P
Arrested for murder of maybe a client. Some have reported use to work for Phx Fantasy and was known escort. She shot 31 year old male on 21st floor of the Summit Copper Square complex according to abc15 news May 2, 2016. It appears she called 911 and claimed it was self defense.
There are no further court records other than the initial search warrant of the apt and her car.
I am deleting her from my court felony case monitoring and assume the police accepted that it was self defense and no charges were filed.
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Club Lace
As previously reported 3 were found guilty at trial and a 4 gals earlier took plea deals.
Adam - Sentenced on 11/23/2016 to minimum allowed under mandatory sentencing of 4.5 years in prison with presentence incarceration credit of 82 days. Class 3 felony of Money Laundering (depositing prostitution fees in bank) in the 2nd degree for offenses from 3/9/2009 to 5/14/2014
11/22/2016 - Stephen - sentencing of 11/18 vacated and continued with a mitigation hearing to 1/13/2017 with 90 minutes time allotted.. Long prison term expected.
Robert- Sentencing/mitigation hearing continued to 12/16 with 2 hours time allotted.
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Devi Fe Fay Mind and Body Massage
Still 11 indicted, 8 arrested and 3 arrest warrants still outstanding.
Xenia, Garcia, Herrera, Berenice and Cristal's hearing's continued until 12/16 after 11/16 date vacated.
Martha and Virginia still have bench warrants when failed to appear at their arraignments.
Others set for 12/20 and has "complex case" designation is deferred pending how the cases progress.
Tiana, Crua was latest to be arraigned with conference for 11/28 and pre-trial 12/5
Cristal's attorney moved to withdraw and Office of Public Defense appointed another attorney. Also filed motions to have designated a complex case, and to challenge Grand Jury proceedings which is often routine motion that gets denied.
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Relaxation Station Massage
Still 8 indicted with 2 outstanding arrest warrants.
Cara on 11/10 hearing on motion to dismiss and remand claiming was her first day and knew nothing but State witness says "she had her finger in his rectum" (reported in Oct). Since hearing was not with the trial judge deferred ruling until Judge McCoy can rule.
Cara made oral request for a conference regarding pending discovery and release of cell phone seized. Request denied.
Cara requests State arrange for a witness to be interviewed by defense counsel. State objects. Request denied.
Cara requests disclosure from cell phone record. State indicates the cell phone extract will be disclosed no later than next week.
Cara advised on current plea offer by the State and the range of sentences if found guilty at trial.
Alexandria given plea offer and range of sentences.
11/29 Conference before Judge McCoy
Dave attended. Judge McCoy is very laid back, soft spoken but seems fair and explained details to each defendant with time to ask any questions etc.
Alexandria- pled to a Class 4 felony designated which means it cannot be later reduced to a misdemeanor. She will be sentenced on 1/10/2017. As the judge pointed out to her, under mandatory sentencing, the guideline is 1 year in prison, with the minimum 6 months and $500 fine. It is up to the judge. She will probably get 6-12 months or probation depending on what the pre-sentence report shows. But she will be a felon for life. Has a job in California and judge granted permission to travel as long as back for sentencing.
Kimberly - Working on plea, continue to 1/10/2017 with trial in early March
Cara - Morton to dismiss denied. Rejects plea offer. Continued to 1/10
Melissa - Wants more time to consider plea offer. Continued to 1/10
Joanna - Settlement (Plea) conference 12/5 otherwise continued to 1/10
Aleena - Continue to 1/10
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Red Mountain Day Spa
Sandra pled class 3 felony illegal control of enterprise and sentenced to 3 years probation. Usual conditions including shall not own, operate, manage or be employed in the message of sex industry.
Earle final pre-trial 1/9/17 with trial 1/17/17
Nothing new on Jennifer since 9/30 when settlement conference was vacated. Not yet pled.
Laura pled to felony but may have ICE issue. Was to be sentenced to probation but don't have how many years.
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Shangri-La Massage
Min pled to Class 5 felony Operating or Maintaining a house of prostitution. 11/29 Notice of felony sent to massage licensing board. 11/29 Sentenced to 2 years probation for getting $40 massage fee and offering "manual sex" for $80. 4 other counts dismissed for plea. Is a U.S. Citizen.
NEW never seen before: "White collar" sentencing conditions it seems for dismissal of money laundering charge (when turn in to parlor or deposit money from customer. See other discussion of the white collar crime conditions.
Nothing new on other 3 still not pled next conference 12/13/2016.
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Amazing Spa Tempe
4 indicted. Nothing new just usual routine filings and continuances. Next hearing 1/9/2017.
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Michael B. Driver for escorts
Drove Crystal and her sister to various appointments at different locations. Age 63- Pled to transportation for prostitution, a Class 6 felony. Sentenced to 1-year probation.
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Robert R. Massage Parlor
Charged in August 2016 for operating house of prostitution, procuring, pandering, receiving earnings and criminal enterprise. Operated in Chandler at 7xx N Hazelton Dr, which was his home where he converted a bedroom into a massage room. Had hidden camera recording sessions.
State notice of witnesses includes 7 Chandler PD, and 1 citizen.
Initial Pre-trial was 11/1/2016. Next is 1/4/2017 Judge Rea
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Julian for Pandering
Placed ads in Spanish massage magazine and took 50% split of income for gals working out of his apartment .Did both incalls near 70th Ave and Indian School and outcall's. Told gals didn't have to perform sex but had to supply their own condoms.
Moved to Phoenix in 1991 from Mexico on temporary residence status. ICE reports is subject to removal proceedings.
Pled to pandering felony. Sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 149 days of time served plus 18 months probation.
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Charles and Helen F agency or incall.
Both took plea for operating a house of prostitution felony class 6, with other counts dismissed.
Both did not show up for sentencing and an arrest warrant was issued. Last known address in Scottsdale mailed summons was returned as not there.
Earlier indictment of Katelyn for receiving earnings of prostitution was dismissed by the State. May have been owner of home where they paid rent but am not sure.
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Marcus O. for Pandering
Fast plea deal from June 2016 indictment. For Class 5 felony pandering. Don't have all the details of case. Sentenced 11/16/2016 to 3-years probation after serves 120 days in jail. As condition can not use, own computer or communicate on the Internet.
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Concepcion & Allexus
As previously reported State moved in October to revoke Concepcion's release after posting $50k bail due to DUI arrest in Oregon when ordered not to leave Arizona. On 11/9/2016 an arrest warrant was issued and all pending dates canceled. Has a bond forfeiture hearing for the bonding company on 1/24. So there may be a bail bonds mean guy out hunting for him also.
Allexus still has sentencing on felony plea for pandering on 12/6. Granted new attorney from the Office of Public Defense.
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Sunset Strip
No updated information since the June 2016 raid and arrests of six. Search warrants only in court records. Either there was no indictment or arrest warrants are out and none have been found. One male and five females.
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Phoenix Temple - Tracy Appeals
On 11/29/2016 the last day for current extensions another extension was granted for the about 60 outstanding transcripts.
Next due date is 1/3/2017. All the outstanding transcripts are from reporter Michael
During November reporter Marla filed 10 transcripts for various trial dates.
There has been no appeals brief filed yet by Tracy's attorney nor State reply since all of the brief due dates get extended and time to file doesn't start until all lower court transcripts are filed.
Once the transcripts are filed, then appeals briefs from both State and Tracy and then seems it takes about 1-2 years for a decision.
Nothing heard in the last month or so from Tracy in prison, kids or friends that may have visited her.
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