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I had a call this week from someone who wondered if the court would require him to have an ignition interlock placed on his car as a result of his plea of guilty to a second DUI. The answer is – probably.
The law provides for the use of the interlock – which is an electronic device that prevents the…
In United States vs Hickey, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of another real estate developer who made big promises to investors but failed to deliver. Defendants Hickey and Tang induced over 700 investors to invest over $20 million in two real estate developments. The plan was straight forward enough – you give me money, we…
Continue Reading 9th Circuit Says No Loss Needed For Real Estate Fraud – Relax, It’s No Big Deal!
First the disclosure – I have known John Tiemann for twenty years and when he was involved in an automobile accident several weeks ago he called me. I represent him. If he is ever charged with a crime as a result of the accident, I will be there beside him as his lawyer. The accident happened on August 19th, and…
About a year ago when I started this blog, I had to come up with information to put in the "About" tab. I have been extremely lucky in my work life to have been part of some big trials – two of the biggest are mentioned there – Ruby Ridge and Al-Hussayen. To try and give credit where it was…
Continue Reading Scott McKay Finally Found He Had Been Slighted
Back in June I had been asked about the seizure of data from a computer in a post which set out that most basic of problems – suspects PROVIDING their computers to the cops for use AGAINST them or their spouse. My advice then was simple – don’t do that! Why make it easier on the authorities to search the…