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San Mateo Embezzlement – Privatizing Criminal Prosecution to Circumvent the Constitution (CA Penal Code 503)

Rabin Nabizadeh
June 13, 2017

First District Court of Appeals Judge Martin J. Jenkins. In a decision that rocks the foundation of the U.S Constitution and will likely have far reaching consequences, the First District Court of Appeals ruled that a private law firm’s investigation and cooperation with the District Attorney does not make the materials used in that investigation […]

Bay Area Crime Penalties – disproportionate and UNJUST

Rabin Nabizadeh
March 21, 2017

About ten years ago, I handled a criminal matter in San Jose Superior Court.  It was slightly unusual because it was handled by the Attorney General’s office but otherwise, it was a routine arrested for embezzlement case (CA Penal Code 503).  I had managed to convince the prosecutor to meet me for a cup of coffee […]

El Cerrito Man Arrested on Suspicion of Practicing Medicine Without a License (CA Business and Professions Code 2052)

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 21, 2015

What are the penalties for unlawfully practicing medicine in California?

SF Officer Convicted of Taking Bribes For Taxi Licenses (CA Penal Code 67 and 68)

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 20, 2015

How does California prosecute charges of bribery?

Federal Agent in Silk Road Drug Case Pleads Guilty to Extortion (18 U.S. Code, Chapter 41)

Rabin Nabizadeh
July 7, 2015

How does the federal government prosecute charges of extortion?

Pacific Grove Policeman Sentenced for Federal Extortion (CA Penal Code 518)

Rabin Nabizadeh
April 8, 2015

What are the penalties for federal extortion?

Revenge Porn Owner Sentenced to 18 Years for Identity Theft and Extortion (CA Penal Code 530.5 and 518)

Rabin Nabizadeh
April 2, 2015

What are the penalties for felony identity theft and extortion in California?

SF Chief Financial Officer For Nonprofit Convicted of Embezzlement (CA Penal Code 503)

Rabin Nabizadeh
February 10, 2015

What are the penalties for embezzlement in California?

Menlo Park Laundromat Charged with Credit Card Fraud (CA Penal Code 484e-484j)

Rabin Nabizadeh
January 14, 2015

How does California prosecute charges of credit card fraud?

Two San Francisco Officers Accused of Extortion (CA Penal Code 518)

Rabin Nabizadeh
December 1, 2014

What are the penalties for extortion in California?