What is “structuring” cash transactions? Many people, including many business owners and professionals, are not aware of the federal crime of “structuring” cash transactions. It is very possible to unknowingly violate this law and then face severe consequences. Almost everyone knows about ‘money laundering’ and the government’s efforts to track ‘dirty money’ from crimes such…
In our previous blog post, we discussed criminal defense strategies if a defendant claims he or she is innocent. In this blog post, we are going to explain what criminal defendants can do if they admit guilt, including ways that a criminal defense attorney can attempt to have their charges reduced. Common Defenses Against Criminal…
“Why do bad things happen to good people?” It’s a question as old as mankind itself and we still do not have a good answer. If you have been charged with a crime or have reason to believe you are under criminal investigation, this may be a question you are asking yourself. The truth is…
Social media privacy rights have been a hot topic in the news recently, especially when it comes to criminal prosecutions. Earlier this month, the First Appellate District Court in California ruled on some of these privacy issues related to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The case at issue, Facebook, Inc., et al., v. The Superior Court…
FRESNO, CA (September 8, 2015) – On September 7, 2015, the Fresno Bee announced that Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt were named as 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers. # # # The Board Room for Sept. 7 Announcements ▪ The Rotary Club of Fresno welcomed Brian Traverso, vice president of Roush Investment Group, and Craig Wagoner, CEO of…
FRESNO, CA (July 2, 2015) – This 4th of July let us not forget the sacrifices of our nation’s patriots whose blood and sacrifices have served as stone and chisel, ensuring America’s freedoms never vanish over time. A multitude of current cases in our local, State, and Federal courts both challenge and confirm the freedoms…
International spy agencies aren’t the only organizations secretly collecting data from privately owned cell phone. State, and local law enforcement agencies now have the ability to monitor individual cell phones. Law enforcement agencies are now utilizing new phone tapping technologies, including mobile devices that monitor cellphone data in real time. California police agencies have access…
“I think the Clovis Police Department in general is an excellent agency, however their conduct on this occasion is unacceptable,” Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt – FRESNO, CA (May 15, 2015) – Fresno based criminal defense attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt is defending John and Travis Smith who stand accused of public intoxication and resisting arrest.. Both have…
During opening statements at a criminal trial in Fresno County Superior Court, prosecutor Jeff Dupras said a Fresno man shot and killed his wife last year in front of his mother. The man, Daniel Joseph Galvan, 36, is charged with murdering his wife, Ann-Marie Galvan, 41, while he was intoxicated and high on methamphetamines. The…
A man on trial in Fresno has admitted to causing the death of a homeless man last year. However, Frank Ruben Castillo, 49, says he did not intend to kill Johnny Salvio when he beat and kicked him while was sleeping on the ground. Pictures showed to the jury by Prosecutor Sam Dalesandro during opening statements revealed…
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