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Craigslist Child Enticement Sting: How Federal Agents Caught One of Their Own (ICE Supervisor)

An ICE supervisor caught in a sting, nearly 100 text messages, and a 135-month sentence.   Today, we dive into the Ninth Circuit’s April 2026 decision in United States v. Williams.  When Koby Williams was arrested during an undercover "child enticement" operation, he claimed he was actually the one doing the investigating. But the court had the receipts—including a text message where he admitted, "I am a cop... I'm not afraid."    In this video, we analyze:  The Digital Trap: How Detective Martinez used a "Warning in Moses" Craigslist post to lure targets.    The "Enticement" Standard: Why the 9th Circuit rejected the defense that the government must prove a defendant "overcame the will" of a minor.   The Evidence: What police found in the car (cash, Viagra, and vodka) that sealed the jury's verdict.    Case Details: United States v. Williams, No. 24-5792 (9th Cir. 2026), https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2026/04/13/24-5792.pdf    Statute: 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) (Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor)., https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2422    Anton Vialtsin, Esq. LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law https://lawstache.com (619) 357-6677 Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a t-shirt?  https://lawstache.com/merch/ Want to mail me something (usually mustache related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101 Want to learn about our recent victories? https://lawstache.com/results-notable-cases/ If you'd like to support this channel, please consider purchasing some of the following products. We get a little kickback, and it does NOT cost you anything extra: *Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non-iron, https://amzn.to/3zm6mkf *Calvin Klein Men's Slim Fit Dress Pant, https://amzn.to/3G8jLQG *Johnson and Murphy Shoes, https://amzn.to/3KmfX0Y *Harley-Davidson Men's Eagle Piston Long Sleeve Crew Shirt, https://amzn.to/43gFtMC *Amazon Basics Tank Style Highlighters, https://amzn.to/3zwOEKZ *Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, https://amzn.to/40EjSfm *Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer, https://amzn.to/3Km2aGC *ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins, https://amzn.to/3Kzle5q Are you are a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски? https://russiansandiegoattorney.com Based in San Diego, CA Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are e...

The U.S. Seized $50 Million (700,000 Barrels) of Iranian Oil Mid-Ocean. Turkey Made a Claim as Owner

The U.S. government seized 700,000 barrels of Iranian oil from two tankers in the Mediterranean Sea — sold it for $50 million — and a Turkish company that claimed to own it walked away with nothing. Here's how that's legal. In today's video, we break down United States v. All Petroleum-Product Cargo Onboard the M/T Arina, a brand-new D.C. Circuit opinion decided April 21, 2026 — covering civil forfeiture, the Foreign Commerce Clause, and material support for terrorism law. What we cover: ⚖️ How the U.S. civil forfeiture statute works 🛢️ Why the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is at the center of this case 🚢 The ship-to-ship oil transfer that triggered a $50M seizure 📜 The relation-back doctrine — and why it's devastating for third-party buyers 🌍 How far the Foreign Commerce Clause actually reaches 💣 What "calculated to influence" government conduct really means in terrorism law 🔔 Subscribe for weekly case breakdowns | New videos every week 👍 Like if you learned something 💬 Drop your questions in the comments Case Citation: United States v. All Petroleum-Product Cargo Onboard the M/T Arina, --- F.4th ----, 2026 WL 1073317 (D.C. Cir. April 21, 2026) Anton Vialtsin, Esq. LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law https://lawstache.com (619) 357-6677 Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a t-shirt?  https://lawstache.com/merch/ Want to mail me something (usually mustache related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101 Want to learn about our recent victories? https://lawstache.com/results-notable-cases/ If you'd like to support this channel, please consider purchasing some of the following products. We get a little kickback, and it does NOT cost you anything extra: *Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non-iron, https://amzn.to/3zm6mkf *Calvin Klein Men's Slim Fit Dress Pant, https://amzn.to/3G8jLQG *Johnson and Murphy Shoes, https://amzn.to/3KmfX0Y *Harley-Davidson Men's Eagle Piston Long Sleeve Crew Shirt, https://amzn.to/43gFtMC *Amazon Basics Tank Style Highlighters, https://amzn.to/3zwOEKZ *Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, https://amzn.to/40EjSfm *Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer, https://amzn.to/3Km2aGC *ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins, https://amzn.to/3Kzle5q Are you are a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски? https://russiansandiegoattorney.com Based in San Diego, CA Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are e...

Suspended License Since 1993. Cop Towed His Car. Cop Found Drugs & a Gun. Judge Threw It All Out!

A police officer pulls over a driver for rolling across a sidewalk. Routine stop — until a records check reveals his license has been suspended since 1993. The cop decides to tow the car, conducts an inventory search, and finds meth, fentanyl, cash, and a digital scale. A search warrant follows for a nearby hotel room — where officers find a loaded gun and more drugs. Open and shut case? The California Court of Appeals said no. In People v. Perez (2026), the Sixth Appellate District reversed the convictions and threw out ALL the evidence — because the vehicle tow that started it all violated the Fourth Amendment. The reason? Towing someone's car just to stop them from driving again is not a community caretaking function. In this video, we break down: ✅ What the community caretaking doctrine actually means ✅ Why statutory authority to tow is NOT enough under the Constitution ✅ How the fruit of the poisonous tree doctrine wiped out the gun and hotel room evidence ✅ What this ruling means for drivers and law enforcement in California 📌 People v. Perez | California Court of Appeal, Sixth District | H053314 | Filed March 19, 2026 🔔 Subscribe to LAWTACHE for real case breakdowns, no fluff. #FourthAmendment #IllegalSearch #CommunityCaretaking #PeopleVPerez #CaliforniaLaw #SuppressionMotion #CriminalLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #KnowYourRights #LawTube Anton Vialtsin, Esq. LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law https://lawstache.com (619) 357-6677 Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a t-shirt?  https://lawstache.com/merch/ Want to mail me something (usually mustache related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101 Want to learn about our recent victories? https://lawstache.com/results-notable-cases/ If you'd like to support this channel, please consider purchasing some of the following products. We get a little kickback, and it does NOT cost you anything extra: *Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non-iron, https://amzn.to/3zm6mkf *Calvin Klein Men's Slim Fit Dress Pant, https://amzn.to/3G8jLQG *Johnson and Murphy Shoes, https://amzn.to/3KmfX0Y *Harley-Davidson Men's Eagle Piston Long Sleeve Crew Shirt, https://amzn.to/43gFtMC *Amazon Basics Tank Style Highlighters, https://amzn.to/3zwOEKZ *Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, https://amzn.to/40EjSfm *Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer, https://amzn.to/3Km2aGC *ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins, https://amzn.to/3Kzle5q Are you are a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски? https://russiansandiegoattorney.com Based in San Diego, CA Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are e...

Local Fentanyl Dealer Worked From HOME — And It Cost Him Extra Years in Prison b/c Home Enhancement

Isaac Tekola ran a fentanyl distribution operation out of his apartment — and when he got caught, he argued his home was just... his home. The Ninth Circuit wasn't buying it. In this video, we break down United States v. Tekola (9th Cir. 2026), where the court upheld a two-level sentencing enhancement under U.S.S.G. § 2D1.1(b)(12) — the "maintained a premises" enhancement — even though Tekola's apartment was also his primary residence. What you'll learn: 1. What the § 2D1.1(b)(12) sentencing enhancement actually is 2. Why living somewhere doesn't protect you from this enhancement 3. How the Ninth Circuit distinguished this case from United States v. Shetler 4. Why your text messages will absolutely destroy you in court 5. What "primary or principal use" really means under the Sentencing Guidelines ⚖️ United States v. Tekola, No. 24-5467 (9th Cir. March 9, 2026), https://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2026/03/09/24-5467.pdf 🗓️ Argued February 9, 2026 | Filed March 9, 2026 LAWSTACHE breaks down real court cases in plain English — so you actually understand what's happening in the legal system. 🔔 Subscribe for new cases every Wednesday 👍 Like if this helped you understand federal sentencing law 💬 Comment: Do you think the enhancement was applied fairly here? Anton Vialtsin, Esq. LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law https://lawstache.com (619) 357-6677 Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a t-shirt?  https://lawstache.com/merch/ Want to mail me something (usually mustache related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101 Want to learn about our recent victories? https://lawstache.com/results-notable-cases/ If you'd like to support this channel, please consider purchasing some of the following products. We get a little kickback, and it does NOT cost you anything extra: *Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non-iron, https://amzn.to/3zm6mkf *Calvin Klein Men's Slim Fit Dress Pant, https://amzn.to/3G8jLQG *Johnson and Murphy Shoes, https://amzn.to/3KmfX0Y *Harley-Davidson Men's Eagle Piston Long Sleeve Crew Shirt, https://amzn.to/43gFtMC *Amazon Basics Tank Style Highlighters, https://amzn.to/3zwOEKZ *Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, https://amzn.to/40EjSfm *Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer, https://amzn.to/3Km2aGC *ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins, https://amzn.to/3Kzle5q Are you are a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски? https://russiansandiegoattorney.com Based in San Diego, CA Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are e...

Border Patrol Tracked Him in Real Time & His Old Guilty Plea Buried Him in the New Crime

In this video, we break down United States v. Ruiz, a brand new Ninth Circuit opinion from January 2026. Alex Ruiz was convicted of transporting illegal aliens in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1324 — but the way he got caught and convicted is what makes this case fascinating. 🚔 THE TECH: Border Patrol agents driving unmarked vehicles ran a real-time records check that pulled the car's travel history, checkpoint records, and registration data — all in minutes, from the front seat of a moving car. We break down exactly what that technology can see and why it matters. 📱 THE EVIDENCE: A WhatsApp group chat with live GPS coordinates helped place Ruiz at the scene. His co-defendant — who pleaded guilty the week before trial — took the stand and testified against him. And body-worn camera footage captured everything. ⚖️ THE LEGAL ISSUE: The government introduced Ruiz's prior conviction for the same crime under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b). Was that legal? The Ninth Circuit said yes — and we walk you through the four-part test courts use to decide when a prior bad act can come in at trial. If you are someone who loves true crime and courtroom drama, this case has it all — cutting-edge surveillance tech, a dramatic highway chase, a spike strip dodge, and a legal ruling that will shape 404(b) cases for years to come. 🔔 Subscribe to LAWSTACHE for weekly case breakdowns, legal analysis, and courtroom drama you won't find anywhere else. Hashtags: #BorderPatrol #Immigration #CriminalLaw #404b #NinthCircuit #LawTube #Lawstache #TrueCrime #CourtCase #EvidenceLaw #ConstitutionalLaw #LegalAnalysis #ImigrationLaw #FederalCourt #KnowYourRights Anton Vialtsin, Esq. LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law https://lawstache.com (619) 357-6677 Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a t-shirt?  https://lawstache.com/merch/ Want to mail me something (usually mustache related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101 Want to learn about our recent victories? https://lawstache.com/results-notable-cases/ If you'd like to support this channel, please consider purchasing some of the following products. We get a little kickback, and it does NOT cost you anything extra: *Calvin Klein Men's Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non-iron, https://amzn.to/3zm6mkf *Calvin Klein Men's Slim Fit Dress Pant, https://amzn.to/3G8jLQG *Johnson and Murphy Shoes, https://amzn.to/3KmfX0Y *Harley-Davidson Men's Eagle Piston Long Sleeve Crew Shirt, https://amzn.to/43gFtMC *Amazon Basics Tank Style Highlighters, https://amzn.to/3zwOEKZ *Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, https://amzn.to/40EjSfm *Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer, https://amzn.to/3Km2aGC *ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins, https://amzn.to/3Kzle5q Are you are a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски? https://russiansandiegoattorney.com Based in San Diego, CA Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are e...