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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.
DUI Charges In California
Having some of the most stringent laws in the country, DUI charges in California carry a progressively harsh punishment involving various interconnected institutions. Ultimately, penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) will be dependent on your individual circumstances and center around whether anyone was injured…
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…
DUI Arrests Double Over New Year’s Holiday
During the New Year’s Holiday DUI arrests tend to double due to a number of reasons. While there is an increased number of intoxicated drivers during this time, there is also an escalation in the attentiveness of police officers. As a result, though many DUI…
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…
DUI Defense Attorney
The DUI Defense Attorney for You Whether this is your first DUI/DWI or you have multiple offenses, Louis J. Goodman is the experienced criminal defense attorney for you. He can explain your rights and provide you with knowledge of what is likely to happen in…
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…
St. Patrick’s Day
This year, Saint Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday, March 17th. It’s a cultural and religious holiday meant to commemorate Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. And while it is often celebrated for reasons beyond religious or national pride, it presents a good…
Mr. Justice Scalia’s Legacy
Scalia’s Legacy Antonin “Nino” Scalia, the 103rd Justice to serve on the United States Supreme Court, passed away on February 13, 2016. He leaves behind his wife and family of nine children and a legacy of having authored 282 majority opinions in his nearly 30…
Plaid Coat Stand Off
For a while I really enjoyed following the story of the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Eastern Oregon. It had it all in terms of looks: cowboys looking like the Marlboro man, high plains covered with snow. I can’t say I really…
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