This document constitutes a final legal submission prepared for prosecutorial review. It outlines the full predicate structure of criminal and civil violations, categorized by actor and legal code, with statutory support. This case involves systemic racketeering, wire and mail fraud, forgery, extortion, elder abuse, and obstruction of justice.
| Actor | Predicate Act | Statutes | Exhibits | Total Counts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phat Tran – Owner |
- Accepted rent, denied receipt - Diverted payments to private accounts - Retaliatory eviction post-mold - Evicted elder without interpreter or due process |
18 U.S.C. §1343, §1341, §1962 CA PC §487, Civ. §1942.5, WIC §15610.07 |
EX-005, EX-008, EX-012, Bank Records | 8+ |
| Hanson Le – Agent |
- Accepted rent after resignation - Threatened eviction without authority - Filed fraudulent lease as 'new applicant' |
18 U.S.C. §1343, §1951, CA PC §470, §115 | EX-003, EX-006, EX-036, Text Threads | 5+ |
| Steven Silverstein – Eviction Counsel |
- Filed UD despite rent payment - Ignored USPS proof - Threatened $20,980 off-record |
18 U.S.C. §4, §1341, CA PC §182 | EX-015, Court Filing, Emails | 5+ |
| Richard Rosiak – Attorney |
- Abandoned client before trial - Suppressed evidence and communication - Breach of fiduciary duty and fee fraud |
18 U.S.C. §1503, CA PC §6128, Civ. §3294 | Retainer, Email Logs, Court Binder | 5+ |
| Anna Ly – Realtor |
- Falsified ocean view & move-in ads - Issued 13-month lease as renewal with no walk-through - Disclaimed agency but acted as principal |
18 U.S.C. §1343, CA B&P §17500, Civ. §1710 | EX-041, EX-036, Lease Audit Trail | 5+ |
| Berkshire Hathaway & Marina Managers |
- Accepted fraud reports but failed to act - Admitted agent "moonlighting" under BHHS name - Received certified mail, concealed proof - Enabled lease fraud and eviction under franchise license |
18 U.S.C. §1962(d), §1341, Apparent Agency Law, CA PC §182 | Certified Mail Logs, Recorded Emails, Officer Testimony | 7+ |
| Level | Code | Title / Conduct | Max Exposure | Plea Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Felony | 18 U.S.C. §1962 | RICO: Mail, Wire, Property Fraud Enterprise | 20 yrs + forfeiture | §1349 conspiracy |
| 18 U.S.C. §1341 / §1343 | Mail/Wire Fraud – False Payment Claims | 20 yrs + $250K | §1001 misdemeanor | |
| 18 U.S.C. §1344 | Bank Fraud – Commingled Private Accounts | 30 yrs + $1M | §1014 false entry | |
| 18 U.S.C. §1028A | Aggravated Identity Fraud – Lease Seals | 2 yrs mandatory | Linked to §1343 | |
| 18 U.S.C. §1503 / §1512 | Obstruction / Witness Tampering | 10–20 yrs | §1512(d) harassment | |
| 18 U.S.C. §1621 | Perjury / False Statements to Court | 5 yrs | §1001 plea | |
| 18 U.S.C. §1951 | Extortion (Under Color of Authority) | 20 yrs | §1952 travel act | |
| 18 U.S.C. §1956 | Money Laundering | 20 yrs + $500K | §1957 financial transfer | |
| 26 U.S.C. §7201 | Tax Evasion – Undeclared Rent | 5 yrs + $100K | §7207 misdemeanor | |
| CA Felonies / Wobblers | PC §518 | Extortion by Threat or Coercion | 4 yrs | §524 attempt |
| PC §470 | Forgery – Lease Alterations, Signatures | 3 yrs | §476 uttering | |
| PC §118 | Perjury in UD Court / Eviction | 4 yrs | §132 reduced | |
| PC §487 | Grand Theft Over $950 – Rent Retention | 3 yrs | §484 petty theft | |
| PC §496 | Receiving and Using Stolen Funds | 3 yrs | Restitution | |
| PC §368 | Elder Fraud and Abuse | 4 yrs | §368(f) reduced | |
| PC §182 | Criminal Conspiracy (Fraud, Eviction) | 3 yrs | Misdemeanor conspiracy | |
| PC §115 | Filing False Instrument in Court | 3 yrs | §115.5 lower count | |
| B&P §6128 | Attorney Deceit / Misconduct | 6 mo + fine | Bar review | |
| Misdemeanor / Civil | Civ. §1950.5 | Security Deposit Theft | 2× deposit + costs | Restitution |
| Civ. §1942.5 | Retaliatory Eviction | $2,000 + costs | Mediation | |
| B&P §10176 | Real Estate Misrepresentation | License Revocation | Consent Order | |
| Gov. §12955 | Housing Discrimination | $25,000 fine | HUD mediation | |
| PC §415 | Disturbing the Peace / Threats | 90 days | Infraction plea | |
| CA UCL §17200 | Unlawful Business Practices | $2,500/act | Restitution Order |