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Political Donations
I recently had a discussion with some friends who expressed frustration about not being able to vote in elections that they cared about because they did not live within the voting jurisdiction. There are lots of ways to influence an election. You can knock on…
Want To Contribute To A Safer Halloween?
Want to do something really scary for Halloween? How about sitting with your hands cuffed behind your back in the hard plastic seat of a police car? So if you’re a ghost or goblin who is planning on a few social alcoholic treats for Halloween,…
Federal Charges For Online Offenses
Many people do not realize that the Internet is a public place and every transaction that takes place has a backlink thread. In many situations communications are transmitted from one state to another or from one nation to another, making any criminal activity committed online…
Arrested During Spring Break?
Spring break is a time to forget about school and enjoy being with friends and family. That fun can sometimes get a little too wild with you doing things that might end up with you being arrested. Each state has its own regulations about what…
When Do You Need An Attorney?
Attorney Louis J. Goodman, answers the question, “When do you need an attorney?” Watch as he sheds light on this question.
State & Federal Prosecution
Attorney Louis J. Goodman, speaks about state & federal prosecution. Watch as he sheds light on legal matters concerning this issue.
Guns & Gun Charges
Attorney Louis J. Goodman, speaks about guns and gun charges in the State of California. Watch as he sheds light on legal matters concerning this issue.
Federal Criminal Law Defense – Your First Step
Do I need an attorney to defend against federal criminal charges? While many of us have had slight brushes with the law, few have had contact with the federal criminal justice system. It’s likely that you would feel uncomfortable when faced with criminal charges, but…
Police Drones/Constitutional Privacy Issues
Police Drones The New Year will undoubtedly see an increase in the use of surveillance drones by law enforcement. Already in use by an increasingly militarized police community, these tools have the potential for enormous positive and negative impact. As with much new technology what…
Have You Been Arrested For Theft, Assault Or Burglary In Hanford?
According to SpotCrime, over the past month, the three most common crimes reported in Hanford, CA were theft, assault, and burglary. The site compiles data from actual police reports and court records. With all of these crimes being reported, there are many arrests being made…
Thanksgiving
At this Thanksgiving season, I have been giving some thought to all for which I have to be thankful. I am grateful for my health. I am grateful for my strength. I am grateful for my family and friends. At the Thanksgiving table I will…
“IRS” Payment Demand
The phone rings. Someone claiming to be from the IRS says that a criminal complaint for non-payment of taxes is about to be filed against you and that you can avoid this by paying some sum immediately using a cashier’s check. I don’t know anyone…
Have You Been Arrested For Identity Theft?
The internet has been around for 25 years now. No other technological advancement has changed the world we now live in than the internet. The internet has made our lives easier, however, it can also lead to some serious criminal and legal nightmares for some…
Draymond Green: Alcohol, Anger And Anguish
After the arrest for an assault outside an East Lansing, Michigan bar on a late Saturday night, professional and Olympic basketball player, Draymond “Money” Green, has provided some valuable lessons in addition to his later apology and commentary on the matter. It was later discovered…
Facing Domestic Violence Charges In California?
Getting arrested for domestic violence is a serious matter. Depending on whether the prosecutor files felony or misdemeanor domestic violence charges, you could be facing a long time in state prison. When law enforcement responds to a call of domestic violence and there are marks…
Criminal Charges
In an age of unlimited talk and text, free long distance and video calling, and pennies-per-minute international rates, the thought of charging upwards of $100-per-hour for speaking with inmates over the phone sounds quite bizarre. Such charges may even sound criminal. In a revealing online…
Textalyzer – Distracted Driving Enforcement Tool
New York legislators are considering a bill (S6325A) that would allow police officers to conduct field testing of mobile telephones after an accident or collision to determine whether the device was used while driving. The latest estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration put…
Prostitution Sting
Here’s a little blurb out of today’s SF Gate / SF Chronicle: “Police in Fairfield arrested 14 men for allegedly soliciting prostitutes over the weekend. The men are accused of approaching undercover police officers who were posing as prostitutes and offering them money in exchange…
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