Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman

Good news for Orange County residents from the California Department of Justice. Crime rates continue their downward trend in California. And get a link to see specific stats each county in the state. http://goldmandefense.com/california-crime-rate-continues-/

Two propositions have qualified for the 2020 ballot in California, both of which aim to undo certain provisions of recently passed criminal justice reform laws. Get a quick overview of the California Criminal Sentencing, Parole and DNA Collection Initiative, and the California Replace Cash Bail with Risk Assessments Referendum. Know your propositions. http://goldmandefense.com/new-propositions-that-could-undo/

These five white-collar centric podcasts are pretty fascinating looks behind the headlines exposing some of the most infamous crimes of our times. Listen in. There are podcasts out there that are every bit as excellent and binge-worthy as those Netflix or HBO series you are streaming. But this one you can indulge in while doing other things. http://goldmandefense.com/white-collar-crime-podcasts-five/

A new law signed by Governor Newsom last Monday strengthens the standard by which police can use deadly force in California. The new guidelines are among the toughest, if not the toughest, in the country. Will this become the standard for other states grappling with how to reduce police shootings? http://goldmandefense.com/deadly-force-law-in-california/

With the new California state budget, the legislature allocated $5 million to fund an experimental restorative justice reform initiative. The goal of the program is to help victims recover, and to help offenders avoid a criminal record and hopefully to avoid committing a subsequent crime. The state-funded project will be implemented by San Joaquin county. http://goldmandefense.com/restorative-justice-program-for-/

Good news for Orange County residents from the California Department of Justice. Crime rates continue their downward trend in California. And get a link to see specific stats each county in the state. http://goldmandefense.com/california-crime-rate-continues-/

Proposition 63, banning high-capacity magazines in California goes into effect July 1. Even though a federal judge ruled it unconstitutional, a stay on that is in effect while the Attorney General files with the Court of Appeals. Be sure you are up to date on what the law says. http://goldmandefense.com/proposition-63-goes-into-effect-/

Law enforcement is increasingly implementing facial recognition technologies - but it poses challenges to First and Fourth Amendment rights and civil liberties. Defense attorneys and suspects almost never know these technologies were involved in law enforcement investigations. http://goldmandefense.com/facial-recognition-tech-challeng/

If you've been following the college admissions scandal being reported in the news you've probably heard the term "honest services fraud." While each of the 50 cases is unique one charge most have in common is honest services fraud. Here's a quick primer on what that charge is, and what prosecutors need to prove when these cases get to court. http://goldmandefense.com/what-is-honest-services-fraud/

The Supreme Court took up the issue of civil forfeiture - the practice of local and state law enforcement seizing personal property of people suspected of a crime. The system of civil forfeitures has morphed into a significant source of revenue for law enforcement agencies. The unanimous decision uses the concept of "excessive fines" as a standard for courts to evaluate civil forfeitures and gives individuals rights to make a case for getting property returned. http://goldmandefense.com/supreme-court-restrains-property/

"Deepfakes" are forged videos that typically swap out the face on another person's body. A bill introduced in the Senate would criminalize deepfakes and their distribution. http://goldmandefense.com/deepfakes-criminalizing-forged-v/

Californians convicted of a DUI as of January 1 will almost certainly be required to install an ignition-interlock device (IID) on their car for at least six months. Get a quick look at the new DUI law. Call me if you've been arrested. I can help you avoid missteps in the process and minimize penalties. http://goldmandefense.com/dui-ignition-interlock-device-be/

Some new gun laws were passed in late 2018 in California. And, a new federal regulation on bump stocks and similar devices makes it mandatory to destroy or turn the devices into an ATF office by March 26, 2019. Here is a quick run down of new laws that will affect gun owners. http://goldmandefense.com/bump-stocks-and-other-gun-laws-f/

The U.S. Senate passed the First Step Act on Tuesday targeting criminal justice reforms. While it is billed as a sweeping overhaul, it falls short of that. Does the name signal more criminal justice reform is on the way? The House is widely expected to pass it in the next week. Here is a snapshot of what the law does. http://goldmandefense.com/criminal-justice-reform-2018/