United States v. Miranda

ORDER GRANTING GOVERNMENT’S MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL

HIGHSMITH, District Judge.

THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon the government’s motion to disqualify Edward Shohat, Esq. from representing Defendant Edilberto J. Miranda in this action. The Court held hearings on this matter on April 23, 1996 and May 10, 1996. Having received documentary and testimonial evidence, having heard arguments of counsel, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, the Court grants the government’s motion.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On December 13, 1995, the grand jury returned an indictment against Defendant…