Because of the various jurisdictions that are involved and the sophistication of those types of cases, online fraud is a federal crime. Because they have the capacity to deal with sophisticated criminal issues that involve multiple states, the feds will usually get involved if anything involves computers and transmits things across state lines. The following…
SB 731, authored by Democratic Senator Maria Elena Durazo, builds on existing state law and will take effect July 1, 2023. This new law expands automatic sealing to arrests for felonies. Individuals who served time on or after January 1, 2005, will now have their records automatically expunged if they have been felony-free for the…
The new year will bring several changes to how criminal justice is applied in California. Here’s what has changed: RAP LYRICS CAN NOT BE USED AS EVIDENCE Starting in the new year, courts will no longer be able to use a person’s creative expressions, such as rap lyrics, against them in most criminal proceedings. Assembly…
Does Their Experience Match Your Needs? When being charged with a crime it is important to make sure you hire a criminal defense attorney who has experience with the crimes you have been charged with. There are many ways to filter lawyers by their advertising, but not every one of these lawyers may have experience…
The White House recently released its program for student-loan-debt relief, saying it will cancel up to $20,000 in debt per borrower to households earning as much as $250,000. The action includes rules that will maintain the balances of debtors who currently have high incomes. Those who do qualify will need to navigate the balky federal…
Operation Shoulder Tap is an initiative brought to fruition by the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control in conjunction with 50 local law enforcement agencies throughout California. This operation is fairly simple but serves a very necessary purpose in keeping those that can purchase alcohol in check. “The minor indicates in some way he or she…
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that an infamous cybercrime group that is behind previous ransomware operations has sent malicious USB devices to US companies over the past few months in the hopes of infecting their systems with malware and carrying out future attacks. These drives would execute a “BadUSB” attack where the USB…
Sadly, as many have learned, the pandemic has emboldened those looking to prey on taxpayers. Tax preparers must exercise caution and suspicion to protect their clients from becoming victims of fraud. Over the course of the pandemic, tax experts have seen fraudulent PPP loan applications and inappropriate use of funds received. Following the subprime mortgage…
Hammerschmidt Law Corporation maintains a strong commitment to practicing law at the highest level of professional and ethical standards. Admitted to practice in 1987, Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt is a Fresno County based criminal defense attorney who represents men and women in criminal matters in state and federal courts. For more than 12 years Mr. Hammerschmidt…
Since the recent vaccine rollout, many businesses have decided to require proof of vaccination to enter their establishments. These mostly include bars, restaurants, and other places where crowds may gather. As mandatory COVID-19 vaccines become more widespread, many employers are asking what they can do if workers refuse. Some employers are firing workers who won’t…
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