Courtroom Record — Motion to Prevent Asset Concealment & Judicial Denial of Defense Tools

Filed Motion — Embedded Record (Dated February 10, 2025)

Document: Motion to Prevent Asset Concealment & Fraudulent Transfers
Filed: February 10, 2025
Case No.: 30-2024-01410991-CL-UD-CJC
Court: Superior Court of California, County of Orange
Judge: Commissioner Carmen D. Snuggs-Spraggins

In-Court Exchange — Denial of Defense Tools

During the hearing, appearing pro se, Defendant Michael Gasio attempted to enforce discovery rights. The commissioner responded that “attorneys do not have to return your requests for evidence.” Defendant replied:

“If you refuse me the lawful tools to defend myself, then I must stop.”

The commissioner then asked, “Are you done?”—marking the end of the exchange. This sequence is a documented deprivation of discovery under Cal. Civ. Proc. §2017.010 and Cal. Const. Art. I §7(a).

Key Facts from Motion

• Alleges Phat Tran is concealing or transferring assets valued over $12 million.
• Properties at 2002 Sand Dune and 20012 Sand Dune cited for suspicious ownership changes to young insiders.
• Relief requested:
  • Immediate injunction on asset transfers.
  • Mandatory financial disclosures.
  • Appointment of an independent financial examiner.