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

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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
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💣 What "calculated to influence" government conduct really means in terrorism law

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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)

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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

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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

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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.

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Federal probation officers showed up at Deanna Coleman's door while she was in her bathrobe. She asked them if they needed a warrant. They said no — and walked in anyway. What they found behind her bathroom mirror changed everything. But a federal appeals court just ruled the entire search was unconstitutional.

In this video I break down the brand new Fourth Circuit case United States v. Perez (2026) — decided February 23rd, 2026 — and explain exactly what it means for YOUR Fourth Amendment rights.

What we cover in this video:
What happened at Teal Drive, and why the search was illegal
Why owning a property doesn't give police the right to search it
The difference between reasonable suspicion and probable cause
Why tenants have stronger Fourth Amendment rights than most people realize
What you should do if the police show up at YOUR door


🚨 WERE YOU OR A LOVED ONE ARRESTED? CALL MY OFFICE NOW.
If police searched your home — with or without a warrant — you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side immediately. Evidence obtained through an illegal search can be thrown out entirely, just like in this case.

The consultation is free. The call could change everything.

United States v. Perez, No. 23-7280, 2026 WL 492012 (4th Cir. Feb. 23, 2026)

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California appeals court just REVERSED a murder conviction because police went too far with an undercover interrogation. In People v. Zapata (2026), the court ruled that once a suspect invokes their right to a lawyer, police can't use undercover agents and coercive tactics to get around Miranda rights.

What happened: Jason Zapata was placed in a cell with undercover cops posing as inmates (a "Perkins operation"). After he asked for a lawyer, a deputy used a fake lineup and psychological pressure to trick him into confessing to murder. The confession got him convicted—but the Court of Appeal threw it out.

Key legal issues covered:
✅ Miranda v. Arizona - Your right to remain silent
✅ Edwards v. Arizona - Invoking your right to counsel
✅ Illinois v. Perkins - Undercover police operations
✅ Rhode Island v. Innis - What counts as "interrogation"
✅ When police tactics cross the constitutional line. This case creates a NEW LIMIT on Perkins operations: Known police officers can't actively "stimulate" undercover interrogations after a suspect invokes Miranda rights.

📚 CASE CITATION: People v. Zapata (2026) D084024, California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, https://www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/D084024.PDF

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San Diego Federal Drug Defense: 2025 Sentencing Changes for Border Couriers & Minimal Role Reductions

If you've been charged with transporting drugs across the San Diego-Mexico border, the 2025 federal sentencing guideline amendments could significantly reduce your potential prison time. As a San Diego criminal defense attorney, I explain how drug couriers may qualify for minimal or minor role reductions under the new §2D1.1 and §3B1.2 guidelines.

In this video, you'll learn:
✓ How the 2025 amendments affect border drug courier cases
✓ Qualifying for a minimal role reduction (4-level decrease)
✓ Minor role adjustments (2-level decrease) explained
✓ Real scenarios: when couriers are eligible for reduced sentences
✓ How these reductions can save you YEARS in federal prison
✓ What federal judges look for in mitigating role arguments

Were you recruited to carry drugs across the border? You may qualify for a minimal role reduction.

Many people facing federal drug charges in San Diego were simply couriers — not organizers or major players in drug trafficking operations. The federal sentencing guidelines recognize this, and the 2025 amendments strengthen these protections.

📞 Facing federal drug charges in San Diego, Southern California, or Nevada? Contact my office for a case evaluation.

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