Litigation Highlights
Jackson County, MO 2023
Kansas City fireman involved in triple fatality accident. Client entered no contest plea, received suspended imposition of sentence and probation. Client defeated City at arbitration and was awarded his job back.
Eastern Jackson County, MO 2023
Client charged with weapons violation and drug charges. Cases amended to disorderly conduct.
Clay County, MO 2023
Client charged with felony stealing of large construction equipment. Case amended to misdemeanor with probation.
United States District Court, Springfield, MO 2023
Federal drug charges. Client faced 5 year plus sentence. Received 36 month sentence, below guidelines.
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri 2023
Drug and weapons charges. Client faced over 5 years incarceration. Sentenced below guidelines to 24 months.
Jackson County, MO 2022 – Felony Assault
case dismissed after deposition scheduled
Eastern Jackson County, Missouri, November 2022: Felony Drug Case Dismissed
Large amount of marijuana and cash seized during vehicle stop. Charges against client dismissed.
Jackson County, MO 2021 – Felony Assault
case dismissed after deposition
Barton County, KS 2021
$250,000 settlement for bicycle injury case
Jackson County, MO 2021
$200,000 settlement for car wreck case
2021
Several Settlements ranging $100,000 to $200,000 from a variety of bicycle injury and car wreck cases
Johnson County, Kansas 2021: DUI Dismissed
Third time DUI dismissed and license reinstated.
Clay County, Missouri 2021: DUI Dismissed
Second time DUI dismissed.
Johnson County, Kansas 2021: Reduced Charges
Multiple counts of burglary and felony stealing reduced to misdemeanor theft. Defendant received probation.
Eastern Jackson County, Missouri 2021: DUI Dismissed
DUI Dismissed.
Kansas City, Missouri 2021: Charges Dismissed
Assault charges and restraining order dismissed.
Jackson County, Missouri 2021: DUI Dismissed
Three DUI cases dismissed.
>Johnson County, Kansas 2021: Charges Dismissed
Numerous domestic violence charges against multiple clients dismissed.
Kansas and Missouri 2021: Expungements
Numerous felony expungements granted for clients.
Grandview, Missouri 2021: DUI dismissed
DUI charges dismissed.
Central Missouri 2021: Charges Reduced
Client charged with felony assault on a law enforcement officer. Charge reduced to misdemeanor plea with suspended imposition of sentence probation.
Military Clients 2021
Numerous military clients successfully completed Military Court treatment programs and avoided consequences of guilty pleas or convictions.
Clay County, Missouri 2021: Charge Amended
B Felony DUI amended to D Felony DUI after Motion to Suppress. Client avoided presumptive prison sentence.
Johnson County, Kansas 2021: Charge Amended
Felony DUI amended to misdemeanor DUI.
Omaha, Nebraska 2021: Charges Dismissed
Felony drug charges against client dismissed.
Jackson County, Missouri 2021: Charges Dismissed
Felony assault charges against client dismissed.
Jackson County, Missouri 2021: Civil/Personal Injury Settlements
Numerous civil/personal injury settlements in excess of $100,000.00.
Central Missouri 2021: Charges Amended
Felony DUI and assault charges amended to misdemeanor charges with probation.
Federal Court, Los Angeles, California 2021: White Collar Prosecution
Extremely complicated and detailed white collar federal prosecution against corporate client. Government initially sought a $1 million fine. After five years of investigation, negotiations, and litigation, client paid much smaller fine and was discharged from probation after one week.
Jackson County, Missouri 2021: Charges Declined
Charges of sexual assault declined against several clients after investigative work product shared with law enforcement.
Jackson County, Missouri 2021: Charges Dismissed
Assault charges against client who was acting in self-defense in his own home dismissed after defense depositions.
Jackson County, Missouri 2021: Charges Dismissed
Weapons charges against client dismissed.
Eastern Jackson County, Missouri 2021: Charges Dismissed
DUI charges against client dismissed after presentation of blood alcohol evidence.
Jackson County, MO 2020
$275,000 settlement for premises liability case involving ankle fracture
Fall, 2020, Jackson County, Missouri: DUI
Client charged with DUI, and excessive alcohol content. Counsel retained expert physician to analyze blood alcohol curve. DUI dismissed. Department of Revenue administrative hearing won.
Clay County, Missouri 2020 – Felony Murder Charge
The client was an 18 year old who was originally charged with Felony Murder in adult court. Kevin and Charlie were able to negotiate a plea to an amended charge of “attempted sale of marijuana” and this client received probation with no conviction or jail sentence.
Cass County, MO 2020 – Felony Assault
case dismissed after deposition
Charlie Regan has obtained dozens of expungements in both Kansas and Missouri since 2019 for his clients, including convictions and/or arrests for drug charges, DWI/DUIs, assaults, as well as a young woman who was arrested on suspicion of Murder.
Clay County, Missouri 2019 – Felony Murder Charge
The client was a 17 year old whom the State was trying to certify as an adult for adult criminal prosecution. Through their independent investigation and hard work, Kevin and Charlie were able to prevent the young man from being certified as an adult after a contested evidentiary hearing. This saved the young man from being prosecuted as an adult and from being sent to prison. This was the first and only time in this Judge’s 17 year career that they decided to not certify a young man or woman as an adult in a homicide case.
Clay County, MO 2019
$750,000 settlement in a tractor-trailer crash case
United States District Court, Nebraska, October 2019: Client investigated for felony wildlife violations.
Case resulted in misdemeanor plea with probation.
Kansas City, Missouri, September 2019: Client investigated for hit and run vehicular accident.
No charges filed.
Weston, Missouri, July 2019: Client charged with assault.
Case dismissed.
Clay County, Missouri, July 2019: Homicide case.
Prosecution’s Motion to Certify Client to adult court defeated.
Independence, Missouri, May 2019: Domestic Assault Trial.
Not Guilty verdict.
Clinton County, Missouri, September, 2019: Fatality car accident.
Case resolved with misdemeanor probation.
Cass County, Missouri, July 2019: Sexual assault charges against client.
Case dismissed.
Johnson County, Kansas, June 2019: Domestic battery charges against client.
Case dismissed.
Clay County, Missouri, June 2019: DUI charges against client.
Case dismissed.
Northeast Missouri, January 2019: Assault in the 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges against client.
Case dismissed.
Olathe, Kansas, November 2019: Possession of Controlled Substance.
Client given informal diversion after Motion to Suppress Evidence prepared.
Bates County, Missouri, September 2019: Felony Assault charges against client.
Case dismissed.
Kansas City, Missouri, August 2019: Assault charge against client.
Case dismissed after Mr. Regan took deposition of complaining witness. Lawsuit filed against Complainant for wrongful arrest.
2019, Cass County, Missouri: Assault
Felonious assault charges against client dismissed.
2019, Johnson County, Kansas: Major Construction Negligence Case
Negotiated settlement for Plaintiff in the amount of $1.5 million after several years of investigation, depositions and voluminous discovery in major construction negligence case.
2019, Jackson County, Missouri: Vehicular Manslaughter
Client received suspended imposition of sentence after years of investigation and negotiation by the defense.
Kevin and Charlie Regan represented a young couple in a 2018 Family Court case. The couple had previously been homeless and had worked their way to renting a small apartment to have a home for their children. The State removed the children from the home in the summer of 2018 based on allegations of neglect, which were later determined to be false. Kevin and Charlie were hired to represent the parents to help them get their children back. Kevin and Charlie’s investigation revealed that the parents were loving, present and hard working parents who simply needed some resources to help them provide a better home for their children. After an evidentiary hearing, the children were returned home to their parents just days before Christmas. The family remains reunited and all of them are doing well. Helping reunite these children with their parents was the most rewarding result of the year.
Jackson County, MO 2018 – Felony Assault
Case dismissed
Johnson County, KS 2018
$1,500,000 settlement in a construction injury case
Fall, 2018, Jackson County, Missouri: DUI
Client charged with DUI, and excessive alcohol content. Counsel retained expert physician to analyze blood alcohol curve. DUI dismissed. Department of Revenue administrative hearing won.
2018, Jackson County, Missouri: Insurance Fraud
White collar case filed. Case diverted and dismissed.
2018, Kansas City, Missouri
Corporate client charged with zoning violations and ordered to take down structure, at great expense. Case dismissed upon completion of depositions by Mr. Regan.
Fall, 2018, Eastern Jackson County, Missouri: Assault
Client charged with assault and hindering a police officer. Case tried. Hindering was dismissed. Client acquitted of assault.
Clay County, 2018: Vehicular Assault
Client investigated for vehicular assault. Case reduced to careless driving, received suspended imposition of sentence.
Federal Court, Missouri, 2018: Drug and Firearms Case
Client charged with drugs, firearms and explosives possession. Client sentenced below guidelines after downward departure motion granted.
Western District of Missouri – Federal Conspiracy Drug Case 2017
Client charged with drug conspiracy involving distribution of several kilograms of cocaine. Client was sentenced to 5 years probationJackson County, MO 2017
$150,000 settlement for a slip & fall case
Johnson County, Kansas, 2017: Drug Case
Possession of cocaine charges against client dismissed.
Clay County, Missouri, 2017: DUI Case
DUI case charged as repeat offender dismissed, after depositions of arresting officer proved tests improperly administered.
Johnson County, Missouri, 2017: Fatality Trucking Accident
Misdemeanor Suspended Imposition of Sentence for client.
Lee’s Summit, Missouri, March 2017: Assault Case
Assault charges dismissed.
Jackson County, Missouri, 2017: Sexual Misconduct Case
Sexual misconduct charges declined.
Leavenworth County, Kansas, February 2017: Aggravated Battery Case
Aggravated Battery Felony reduced to Simple Battery. Probation granted after initial charges called for prison.
Johnson County, Missouri, 2017: Felony Prosecution Case
Prosecutor sought a five (5) year prison sentence, client received 120 day treatment followed by probation.
Cass County, Missouri, 2017: Felony Firearms Case
No charges filed by prosecution.
Eastern Jackson County, Missouri, 2017: DUI Cases
Two (2) DUI cases amended to improper lane use.
Green County, MO 2016
$175,000 settlement for car wreck case
Jackson County, Missouri, 2016: Family Court Case
Clients’ children returned to them after being taken from them by the State. Children reunified with their loving caring and hardworking parents.
Federal Court, District of Kansas, 2016: Bank Fraud Case
No charges filed against client.
State and Federal Court, Kansas City, Missouri, 2016: Property Damage Case
Man charged with destruction of State and Federal property. Charges dismissed.
Callaway County, Missouri, 2016: Leaving the Scene of an Accident Case
Felonious leaving the scene charges filed. Case dismissed.
Sedalia, Missouri 2016: DUI Accident Case
DUI accident case dismissed.
Kansas City, Missouri 2015: Manslaughter Case
Traffic fatality caused by driver of an 18-wheeler. Probationary non-conviction sentence imposed.
Kansas City, Missouri 2015: Manslaughter Case
DUI traffic fatality. Probationary non-conviction sentence imposed.
Clinton County, Missouri 2015: Felony Possession Case
Client’s felony possession of methamphetamine charges dismissed after exculpatory evidence developed by counsel presented to prosecutor.
Jackson County, Missouri 2015: Destruction of Property
Felonious destruction of Police Department property. Charges dismissed.
Jackson, Missouri 2015: DUI Refusal Case
DUI charge dismissed. Client’s license reinstated after refusal of breath test. Thorough review of video proved client’s innocence.
Kansas City, Missouri 2015: DUI Checkpoint Cases
Numerous DUI checkpoint cases reduced to non-DUI offenses.
Buchanan County, Missouri (St. Joseph) 2015: DUI
DUI charge dismissed, client’s administrative driver’s license hearing won upon presentation of blood alcohol curve evidence from defense expert.
Major Business Litigation, 2015:
Representation of family-owned retail store chain against threatened litigation by major manufacturer; successful negotiations to save client’s business from foreclosure, which saved operation of family business, saved jobs of many employees.
Clay County, Missouri 2014: Assault Case
Client charged with two (2) counts of Assault in the First Degree after two (2) young men allegedly were struck by the defendant armed with a baseball bat. Discovery conducted by defense counsel indicated a strong case of self-defense. Case tried and verdict of Not Guilty for defendant.
Federal Court, Florida, 2014: Identity Theft Case
Client receives probation in major identity theft case.
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri 2014: Major Medicare Fraud Case
Local healthcare professional investigated for alleged several million dollars in Medicare fraud. Negotiated plea resulted in client, who was facing a Federal Sentencing Guideline sentence of over 110 months and substantial fine,receiving a 15 month sentence with no fine.
Business Litigation: Dismissal
A large truck and crane company was sued for inducing breach of contract of an employee’s covenant not to compete, which was prepared by partner of a major law firm. Case dismissed after Mr. Regan deposed plaintiff and proved covenant not to compete was invalid
Contract Negotiations: Entertainment
Mr. Regan negotiated what was believed to be the highest paying and longest term contract for a leading television anchor personality in the market.
Riverside, Missouri 2014: Reduced Charge
Client arrested for possession of marijuana. Motion to Suppress filed. Case amended to littering.
Jackson County, Missouri 2014: Reduced Charge
Man charged with B Felony Kidnapping. $200,000.00 bond set. After discovery conducted by defense counsel, case reduced to C Misdemeanor Assault; suspended imposition of sentence with probation.
NFL Films “A Football Life” 2013
Mr. Regan was a featured interviewee on the 2013 NFL Films release “A Football Life of Derrick Thomas”.
Jackson County, Missouri 2013: Dismissal
April 2013: High profile sexual assault case dismissed. Man charged by prosecutors with rape of woman after both were drinking and partying at local Power & Light District. Extensive discovery and depositions taken by defense. Case dismissed after Complainant proven to be untruthful.
Jackson County, Missouri 2013: Dismissal
May 2013: Second unrelated sexual assault case dismissed after defense provided prosecution with exculpatory evidence after detailed investigation conducted by defense counsel and private investigator.
Wyandotte County, Kansas 2013: Dismissal
2013: State drug case, pedestrian stop. Motion to Suppress was granted and case was dismissed.
Johnson County, Kansas 2013: Dismissal
2013: State drug case, vehicular stop. Motion to Suppress was granted and case was dismissed.
Wyandotte County, Kansas Homicide Investigation 2012: No Charges Filed
No charges filed. A man was required to use deadly force when robbed by two armed assailants. After pre-charging discovery was exchanged, no charges filed against client.
Jackson County, Missouri Homicide Investigation 2012: No Charges Filed
Local security guard required to use deadly force after being attacked by assailant. After pre-charge discovery was exchanged, no charges filed against client.
Jackson County, Missouri 2011: White Collar Case
Client charged with bank embezzlement by employer. Extensive discovery performed. Case dismissed after bank’s security officer “Takes the Fifth” at deposition!
Jackson County, Missouri, Manslaughter 2008: Acquittal
Case tried against Missouri Attorney General’s Office. A local firefighter charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Several Motions in Limine granted prior to trial. Jury verdict of Not Guilty.
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri 2005: Not Guilty
Woman charged in a major international identity theft indictment. Jury verdict of Not Guilty.
United States District Court, Western District of Missouri 1996: Dismissed
Client charged by Federal Prosecutors with fraud. Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss sustained, after significant research by defense counsel.
Life Changing Results, 1987 to Present:
Numerous clients helped in their journey to overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs. Clients now enjoying sober living.
Expungements
Numerous misdemeanors and felonies expunged in Missouri and Kansas.