Federal Sentence Reduced by 107 Months Following Successful Appeal and Resentencing
Attorney Michael J. Petro is proud to announce a significant resentencing victory in federal court. In this case, a federal sentence reduction after appeal resulted in a 107-month reduction—nearly nine years—from John Lee’s original prison sentence.
Federal criminal cases rarely end with the original sentencing...
Charges Dismissed After Motion to Suppress Filed in Pinellas County Drug Case
Attorney Michael J. Petro is pleased to announce a successful defense result: Pinellas County drug charges dismissed against Mr. Eric Eugene Mozell, Sr. after Attorney Petro filed a Motion to Suppress challenging the legality of the...
Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs): What They Are and How Attorney Michael J. Petro Can Help
Receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the federal government can be an alarming experience. A CID is a powerful investigative tool used by federal agencies to require individuals and businesses to provide information—often before the government files a...
Eleventh Circuit Vacates John Lee’s 17-Year Sentence
Attorney Michael J. Petro secured a significant win for his client, John Lee, in...
Attorney Petro Talks On BayNews9 About Florida’s New Open Carry Law
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/09/25/florida-open-carry-becomes-law-today-
BY Jason Lanning Tampa
UPDATED 10:58 AM ET Sep. 25, 2025 PUBLISHED 4:46 AM ET Sep. 25, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — Open carry, often known as constitutional carry,...
MJ Petro Asks Supreme Court to Stop Wrongful COVID-19 Prosecution
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Michael J. Petro filed a Petition for Writ of Certiorari on behalf of his client, Tangtang Zhao, on September 18, 2025. Mr. Zhao is a United States citizen who was indicted for selling blank COVID-19 vaccination cards to citizens who were scared that they would be imprisoned or...
Federal Defense Attorney for Child Sex Abuse Material Charges
Federal charges involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) are among the most serious crimes prosecuted in the United States. These cases often involve allegations of possession, distribution, or production of illegal content and carry severe mandatory minimum sentences, including potential decades in...
Federal Fraud, Embezzlement & Theft Defense | Michael J. Petro, Criminal Attorney
Defending Against Federal Fraud, Embezzlement, and Theft Charges
Facing federal charges for fraud, embezzlement, or theft is a serious matter that can result in devastating consequences—financial penalties, asset forfeiture, and long-term imprisonment. If you're under investigation or have been charged, you need experienced legal representation immediately.
Federal Money Laundering Defense Attorney | Michael J. Petro – Federal Criminal Lawyer
Federal Money Laundering Defense Attorney: Protecting Your Rights in Federal Court
Being charged with money laundering in federal court is a serious matter that requires immediate legal representation. Under 18 U.S.C. § 1956 and § 1957, the federal government aggressively prosecutes individuals accused of engaging in financial transactions to...
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Attorney Michael J. Petro Files Brief for John Lee
Mr. Lee's sentence is two times higher than the recommended Guideline. https://www.ussc.gov/guidelines/2024-guidelines-manual-annotated.
On February 5, 2025, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Attorney Michael J. Petro filed...