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

FBI Raids Home, Refuses to Show Warrant — State Can't Just Take the Feds' Word for It. 4th Amendment

FBI agents raid a man's home with over 80 officers, an armored vehicle, and a sealed federal warrant — then local police make arrests without ever producing the warrant in court. Florida's Third District Court of Appeal said that's not good enough. All evidence suppressed. Case reversed. In Cabrera v. State (2026), the court tackled a critical Fourth Amendment question: can the State rely on a federal search warrant it refuses to produce? The answer is no — and the reasoning matters for anyone facing charges stemming from a joint federal-state investigation. What this video covers: * How the FBI and Miami-Dade Police coordinated the raid * Why the "good faith exception" failed without the warrant in the record * How the burden of proof shifts to the State once an illegal search is alleged * The "fellow officer rule" and its limits * Fruit of the poisonous tree — why the statements were suppressed too 🔍 Keywords: Fourth Amendment, illegal search and seizure, motion to suppress, good faith exception, fellow officer rule, federal search warrant, fruit of the poisonous tree, Florida criminal appeals, evidence suppression, cockfighting charges, Cabrera v State 2026 Facing criminal charges after a search you think was illegal? If law enforcement searched your home or property in San Diego or anywhere in California, you need an attorney who understands Fourth Amendment suppression law. The attorneys at Lawstache have helped clients fight unlawful searches and get evidence thrown out. 📞 Call Lawstache today for a free consultation. 🌐 Visit us at youtube.com/lawstache Cabrera v. State, --- So.3d ----, 2026 WL 1321018 | Florida Third District Court of Appeal | Opinion Filed May 13, 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...

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...