Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Officer Douglas Griffith of the Houston PD. He and our host discuss the recent rise in crime nationwide and what the cause may be. Officer Douglas Griffith is a Native Houstonian. He started his law enforcement career in 1991 with the Houston Police Department. During his twenty-nine years of service with the department, he dedicated twenty years to the Gang Task Force and Divisional Gang Unit. Then served four years as a member of the Southeast Tactical Operations D.G.U. Officer Griffith has a Masters in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership from California Southern and serves as the President of the Houston Police Officers' Union.   *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Larry Newman. Larry is former Jasper County Sheriff’s Office deputy and detective, as well as first responder, volunteer firefighter, police officer, probation and parole volunteer.   He is currently the President of the Missouri Alliance of Professional Bail Bond Agents and has worked closely with lawmakers and other individuals on bail matters.   He offers his perspective on the reasons behind the rise in crime, which he suggests lies in a variety of new laws that do more to protect criminal defendants than they do the general public.  *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is Dr. Wesley Britton, espionage expert. He and Arash discuss the history of espionage and the law pertaining to it in the United States. They also talk about Dr. Britton's work and his novels. Dr. Wesley Britton has had many lives as a writer. He’s been a scholar, poet, reviewer, interviewer, and contributor to many books and websites. He’s the author of four non-fiction books on espionage in film, television, history, and literature. Now, he’s also a Sci-Fi novelist with an eight-book series called The Beta-Earth Chronicles, coming from BearManor Media! Learn more about Dr. Britton: Website - http://www.http://spywisesecretdossier.com/index.html Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/422463486191419 Twitter - https://twitter.com/wesley_britton Wesley Britton Amazon page - http://bit.ly/WBAMA *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 4 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host, Arash Hashemi. On this episode I speak to Reyna Marder Gentin. After almost two decades of practicing law, Reyna decided it was time to try something new. So she retired and started a new Journey. However, she did not know where the journey would take care. After taking a writing class, because of a dare, Reyna discovered her new passion: writing. So far she has written 3 books (links below) and is working on a fourth. She was kind enough to discuss her journey with me on this episode.  Books by Reyna: Both Are True Unreasonable Doubts My Name is Layla Reyna's Social Media Links: Facebook Twitter Instagram *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is a colleague and a fiend William Hovsepyan. He is a champion of the people and is here to speak about the justice system and what it's like to serve the public. William Hovsepyan graduated from UCSB with a BA in Political Science and Philosophy.  He received his law degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. After passing the bar, he worked as a staff attorney for the California Parole Advocacy Program (CalPAP) representing parolees during parole violations. After working at CalPAP for a year, William joined the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office.  He worked there for 11 years and 4 months after which he joined the Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office. He has been with APD for the past 4 years and 2 months. William has over 15 and a half years of experience representing clients facing misdemeanor, juvenile and felony charges, including special circumstance murder. *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi.  On this episode our guest is immigration attorney Layla Khamoushian. With a new administration in the White House the immigration law field is undergoing rapid change. Layla will go over these expected changes and discusses how they will affect the immigration process (Season 3, Episode 7, Recorded February 15, 2021).   Contact Layla:  Email: LaylaK@klglawyers.com  Instagram: @laylaesq   *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, with Arash Hashemi. On this episode our guest is patent attorney Puya Partow. He explains the process of obtaining a patent, what a trademark is, and what constitutes a copyright. Puya's work includes assisting clients with patent re-examination and reissue, litigation support, infringement analysis, patent validity analysis, freedom to operate analysis, and trademark prosecution and oppositions. - (Recorded 2/19/2021) Contact Puya:  Email: ppartownavid@seyfarth.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/PuyaPatent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/puyapartow/ *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. Throughout my career I have been asked a lot of questions and heard a lot of comments about public defenders. It amazes me how little people know or think they know about public defenders. So, I decided to invite my friend and colleague Jacqueline Davalos, who is a real life public defender, to come on the podcast and set the record straight.   Jacqueline Davalos is an experienced trial attorney with over 8 years of jury trial and litigation experience handling thousands of cases with favorable results. Ms. Davalos has worked as a deputy public defender for several years, working with our society’s most vulnerable population. She zealously and confidently negotiates with prosecutors and judges to secure the best outcome for her clients. Having worked as an immigration attorney also provides Ms. Davalos specialized knowledge to strategically navigate the criminal justice system to mitigate immigration consequences stemming from criminal charges.   Ms. Davalos has extensive jury trial experience obtaining acquittals in several California counties. She has handled cases involving gang shootings, robbery, drug sales, sexual assaults, attempted murder, assaults with a deadly weapon, hit and runs, bank robberies, carjacking, evading, DUIs, elder abuse, animal neglect, welfare fraud, domestic violence, firearm and drug possession, street racing, battery, burglary, auto theft and more. She has successfully obtained dismissals in felony and misdemeanor cases for lack of evidence, lack of a speedy trial and by providing additional, exonerating evidence to the prosecutor. In addition, she has been successful in suppressing evidence that was illegally seized by law enforcement resulting in forced dismissals of cases. *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is Patricia Wenskunas, the Founder/CEO of Crime Survivors, Inc. Patricia has gained national recognition for her tireless advocacy on behalf of the victims of violent crime. Crime Survivors is dedicated to the proposition that with community support, respectful advocacy and hopeful healing, one can survive a violent crime, and thrive in their personal lives. Ms. Wenskunas stresses the important distinction between being a victim and a survivor, and it is this mindset that forms the basis for the organization’s universally-praised work. (Recorded 01/20/2021) You can learn more about Crime Survivors by visiting: https://crimesurvivors.org/ https://www.facebook.com/CrimeSurvivors/ https://twitter.com/crimesurvivors https://www.instagram.com/crimesurvivors/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciawenskunas *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is criminal defense attorney Thomas Mesereau. He is best known for successfully defending Michael Jackson. Throughout his career, Tom has devoted a lot of his time providing pro bono legal services to the community and is the founder of the Mesereau Free Legal Clinic. During this episode he and I talk about various topics. Including his transition into criminal law, the pros and cons of having media in the courtroom, his pro bono work in the Deep South, the new Los Angeles District attorney George Gascon, Danny Masterson, Robert Blake, and how life was like for Tom during the Michael Jackson trial. (Recorded 01/16/2021) - Mesereau Free Legal Clinic: https://www.mesereaufreelegalclinic.com - Mesereau Law Group: http://mesereaulaw.com *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law. I am your host Arash Hashemi. In the local elections of November 2020, the incumbent District Attorney of Los Angeles County was defeated by the Former District Attorney of San Francisco County (not Alameda County) George Gascón. In his first day in office, Gascón introduced some radical directives meant to reform the County’s criminal justice system. One of these changes was the abolishment of cash bail. This brings us to our guest this episode: Jefferey Clayton. He is the Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition. Jeff is also a licensed attorney and has worked as the General Counsel for the Professional Bail Agents of Colorado. Jeff explains why Gascón may want to abolish cash bail, but he doesn’t have the power to do so. (Recorded 01/12/2021) Read More: Gascón Lacks Authority to End cash Bail – Jeffery J. Clayton (Daily Journal, December 22, 2020) *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 3 of Hashing Out the Law, I am your host Arash Hashemi.  We are going to start the new season with Constitutional Expert and Author Michael Polelle. He is a Harvard Law School graduate, an emeritus professor of the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, and an award-winning legal writer.  Michael and I discuss the transition of power between presidents, talk about the current issues regarding impeachment.  Michael will also discuss his novel The Mithras Conspiracy and his newest work coming out this year The American Conspiracy. (Recorded 01/11/2021) *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode my guest is Lisa Lockwood. She and I discus her career, including the years she spent in law enforcement. We also discuss current events and police backlash from a law enforcement point of view. Lisa Lockwood is an award-winning veteran SWAT Officer, Undercover Detective & Decorated U.S. Air Force Desert Storm Veteran. Lisa is an acclaimed Author, International Speaker, Leadership Trainer & Coach. She is a National Media Contributor on Crime. Lisa is a highly sought-after media personality, public speaker and author of the books, Undercover Angel: From Beauty Queen to SWAT Team, and Reinventing You: The 10 Best Ways to Launch Your Dream Career. For more than a decade she has regularly contributed on major TV networks as a crime prevention specialist. Most notably on HLN's Nancy Grace, True Crime Live, On the Story, Robin Meade, Steve Harvey and Law & Crime Network. Web: https://LisaLockwood.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisalockwood LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/lisalockwood Facebook: https://facebook.com/lisalockwoodtv *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Karine Kardajian. Karine is an attorney and mediator with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County.  She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles in 2008 with a B.A. in History and International Development Studies.  In 2011, she received her J.D. and Master of Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law.  Karine's law practice currently focuses on consumer bankruptcy (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13) as well as debt settlement.  Her mediation practice focuses on employment law and business disputes. Prior to opening her law practice in 2015, Karine managed the Chapter 13 department at a boutique bankruptcy firm in Sherman Oaks and worked on employment matters at an employment firm in Long Beach.  While in law school, Karine had the honor of serving as an extern for the Honorable Kathleen Thompson and the Honorable Geraldine Mund at the Central District of California Bankruptcy Court.  She also completed internships with Public Counsel’s Debtor Assistance Project and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.  Karine is fluent in Armenian and Russian (Recorded June 23, 2020). Learn more about Karine: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarineKaradjianLaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedebtfairy/ Law Practice: https://www.kelawfirm.com Mediation Practice: https://www.kmediate.com *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Nikki DuBose. Nikki is a model, author and advocate. She is also an ambassador for Patrice Kids, a 501c3 charity dedicated to educating on the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse. Her debut memoir, Washed Away: From Darkness to Light, was released in 2016 and soon after translated into French with publishing house Editions Du Rocher. She is a survivor of 17 years of abuse and mental illness and believes that all people can go on to recover and feel empowered sexually. Nikki was one of the first models in the world to help pass laws for protecting models and sexually abused children. She was an expert reviewer for Harvard STRIPED's teaching and student lesson program which focused on modeling and eating disorders. Nikki has a background in psychology and is studying interior design. Her poetry book, Daydreams of a Canvas, will be out later this year. (Recorded June 9, 2020) Nikki's website: www.NikkiDuBose.com Nikki on Instagram: instagram.com/thenikkidubose *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to retired DEA agent Larry Hardin. After 30 years in the DEA, Larry currently teaches criminal law for students coming into law enforcement, runs his own private investigating business, and volunteers to visit with military veterans, law enforcement agents, and officers in hospice. Larry has written two books: Path of the Devil - Camino del Diablo and Fighting My Greatest Enemy: Myself. We will be talk to Larry about his experience in the DEA and his books. (Recorded May , 25, 2020) *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to law enforcement expert, Patrick Fitzgibbons. We discuss the challenges of law enforcement officers in their daily life and in particular the criminal justice system.  Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander from Colorado with over two decades of experience in many different roles. He is also an adjunct college professor and enjoys teaching the next generation of criminal justice professionals. Patrick holds advanced degrees in Business and Organizational Leadership.  A former Army Paratrooper with the elite 82nd Airborne Division, Patrick is an avid supporter of active military members and veterans. Patrick is a personal coach, speaker and is the host and creator of CJEvolution. A top ranked criminal justice podcast, personal coach. He is also the author of EVOLVE – A collection of Routines, Habits and Advice to Take Charge of your Life and Be your Best Self. You can find Patrick here: www.CJEvolution.com (Recorded 5-14-2020) *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi.  On this episode I will be talking to Award-Winning author Christian Cipollini. I was very excited to have him on as a guest and couldn’t wait to pick his brain. That’s because, besides being an author, Christian is a crime historian, consultant, lecturer, and designer. Christian regularly contributes mob history articles, and documentaries, designs mob-history themed swag & infographics, serves as the spokesmodel for The American Gangsters apparel line, and is the writer/creator of the new comic book/graphic novel series "LUCKY,” which is based on the strange-but-true tales of gangster Charles "Lucky" Luciano.  His more recent endeavor, along with Andrew Dodge, is the acquisition of 'life story rights' option for convicted Cartel Hitman Jose Manuel Martinez.  (Recorded 5-11-2020)  Learn more about Christian Cipollini and his work on:  Website: https://www.GangLandLegends.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ganglandlegend YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUQF3HBq90idjMIpACihvA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GANGLANDLEGENDS Twitter: https://twitter.com/ganglandlegend *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. On this episode I will be talking to Attorney Natela Shenon. Natela has extensive experience in contract law, commercial transactions, contract administration, business development, and risk assessment and mitigation. So I asked her to come on the show to talk about how to navigate your business through the times of COVID-19.  Ms. Shenon is trusted by clients to resolve litigation and business disputes, and propose advice regarding complicated corporate issues. Ms. Shenon counsels executives, business owners, and boards of directors in matters including strategic planning and corporate governance. She provides counsel to clients ranging from individuals and small business owners to startups and publicly traded companies. Ms. Shenon received a Juris Doctor Degree and a Master Degree in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. (Recorded 5-5-2020, Season 2, Episode 7) Find Natela on: Instagram: http://Instagram.com/businessguruatlaw YouTube: http://YouTube.com/BusinessGuruatLaw Facebook: http://Facebook.com/ShenonLaw Website: http://www.ShenonLaw.com *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.

Welcome to Season 2 of Hashing Out the Law, the podcast where we discuss and hash out legal issues and/or topics. I am your host Arash Hashemi. The COVID-19 Pandemic has made everyone live and look at life differently. One of the way it has personally affected me is too look at my mortality and what will happen to my loved ones I am gone. So I decided to invite my friend Christina Malyan to talk about Estate Planning. Christina is the Founder and managing attorney at Malyan Law. She educates her clients and the public about having important documents in place, such as a Will, Medical Directive, and Power of Attorney.  She also assists families and businesses in protecting their assets from Probate, by drafting unique Trusts and comprehensive estate planning documents.  Christina is often invited to speak on the topic of estate planning, in addition to her hosting public and private seminars covering the importance of Trusts, Wills, Medical Directives, Power of Attorney. (Recorded 4/26/2020)  Maylan Law: http://www.MalyanLaw.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/MalyanLaw Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MalyanLaw LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/AttorneyChristinaMalyan *Disclaimer - The materials on this Podcast are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. You should not act or rely on any information from this Podcast without seeking advice from an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. Neither the Podcast nor use of information from the Podcast creates an attorney-client relationship.