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A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickTrump's Immigration Crackdown: Green Cards, Marriage Scams & Bond Changes EXPLAINED | Gary Singh PodcastIn this full podcast episode, Immigration Attorney Gary Singh explains the key changes in U.S. immigration law under the Trump administration. From Green Cards to marriage scams and bond changes, Gary provides valuable insights on navigating the U.S. immigration process. Whether you're a Green Card holder or looking to understand the shifting landscape of immigration law, this episode covers essential topics.Key topics include:How to post an immigration bondThe highest percentage chance route to U.S. citizenshipWhat happens when a Green Card holder is stopped at an airportDeportation and jail time...
2025-04-2039 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickCity Prosecutor Steve Alm - Year 1 update on restoring trust, weed and seed program, using civil law to fight gameroom activity, and other NEW strategiesIn this special podcast, A-1 Nick interview current City Prosecutor Steve Alm. During this year 1 review of his tenure as City Prosecutor, the following is discussed:0:00 How has the City Prosecutor's office restored trust with the public?2:35 What is the "Weed and Seed" program6:20 Explain the "SEED" portion of the program coming soon in the next few months9:47 Is "Weed and Seed" similar to "Stop and Frisk" policing? 12:45 Since taking on the new role of investigating HPD officers involved in police shooting, has there been division between the City Pr...
2021-10-1552 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickVictor Bakke on Thomas Otake's Motion to dismiss murder charges in Iremember Sykap police shooting caseAttorney Thomas Otake made a bold move this second week of July by filing a Motion to Dismiss Murder Charges against his client, which is one of three officers charged with the murder of 16-year-old Micronesian teenager Iremember Sykap.In the motion, he argues the charges of second-degree murder against officer Geoffrey H.L. Thom, 42, a five-year veteran of the force, and second-degree attempted murder against Zackary K. Ah Nee, 26, a three-year HPD veteran, and his partner Christopher J. Fredeluces, 40, who has 10 years of service with the department, should be dismissed with prejudice because prosecuting them by...
2021-07-1342 minA-1 Podcast with A-1 NickCalifornia Bail Reform Recap with Eric Granof (2017-2021)0:30 - Senate Bill 10 and AB42 - How cash bail was originally banned in California9:00 - What was Proposition 25? How did it reinstitute the previous cash included system? 21:22 - What's the difference between a Bail Bond fee, Loan Sharking, and Usury28:20 - A-1 Nick calls out the radical left on language use; bail bond fee is not a ransom37:02 - Pre-trial services: Why does the cash free public release solution never get called out for failing to help indigent clients42:00 - Minnesota Freedom Fund - Do charity organizations misuse cash b...
2021-04-271h 06A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickCalifornia Bail Reform Efforts from 2017-2021 with Eric Granof0:30 - Senate Bill 10 and AB42
2021-04-271h 06
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast # 20 - Economist Paul Brewbaker on Gamestop Short Squeeze, Robinhood, Reddit Army, bubbles, and #yolo tradesHawaii's economist PAUL BREWBAKER is a local legend among Honolulu's business community. Known for his local story telling abilities, he's been a featured speaker on all things economic for over 25 years.Mr. Brewbaker has a degree in Economics from Stanford, and a PHD in Economics from the University of Hawaii.He's been a lecturer at UH since 1987 and was the Bank of Hawaii's Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for 25 years. On this podcast, Mr. Brewbaker breaks down the Gamestop short Squeeze. Here's the show notes:0:00 - What are your thoughts on G...
2021-03-011h 01
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #19 - Attorney Myles Breiner - Insurrection at capitol, bail reform, covid-19's effect on judiciary, predictions for 20210:15 - CNN interview Myles Breiner1:00 - Criminal Charges for protestors at National Capitol?2:29 - How to give voice to deplatformed voices - Parlor App7:24 - Election fraud real or fake?10:21 - Setting client up for arrest at airport14:00 - Public defender client refused travel request17:37 - Kathy and Louis Kealoha's house sold for profit27:50 - Judge Alm will be a great City Prosecutor prediction
2021-01-1732 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #18 - Capitol Place Sex Assault Case (Michael Hirokawa), Frm Police Chief Kealoha $455,000 restitution, & Asian Massage Parlor Raids0:30 Michael Hirokawa Capitol Place Sex Assault Bail Hearing8:41 Asian Massage Parlor Raids10:09 Forfeited assets go straight from massage parlor to prosecutor's office?14:00 Are raids a revenue source for the City Prosecutor's office?15:30 Louis Kealoha's $455,000 restitution16:30 Enhanced sentencing justified for Louis Kealoha?17:30 $250,000 Golden Parachute Restitution order pending?21:54 Target letter to head of corporate counsel Donna Leong25:49 Getting in touch with attorney Megan Kau
2020-12-1727 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #17 - City Prosecutor Candidate Megan KauThe Honolulu prosecutor’s office has been rocked by scandal, and questions about ethics and leadership.Ms. Megan Kau, one of two candidates making it onto the November general election ballot, is running on the platform of 1) ending corruption 2) charging all levels of crime, and 3) offering a fresh new leader for the office.Questions asked are:0:28 - If elected, give me the names of the current prosecutors you will FIRE or ask to leave. 2:22 - Why was Mayor Caldwell wrong to suggest welcoming back and reassigning attorney Donna Leong a year aft...
2020-09-3049 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #16 - Attorney Eric Seitz0:24 - Erik Willis, Kahala teen accused of stabbing, was falsely said to be "on the run," "missing," and "arm and dangerous." Mr. Seitz, his attorney, sets the record straight6:50 - Was Erik Willis' right to reasonable bail violated when raised to $1M , then set at "no bail." Mr. Seitz also compares the state bail system to the federal bail system. 10:30 - Are there issues with the Department of Public safety giving inmates medications/prescriptions late or not at all?12:30 - Only recently has OCCC actually administered covid-19 / corona virus tests en mass. Previously, t...
2020-08-1841 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #15 - City Prosecutor Candidate Steve AlmSteve Alm is a former Judge, Prosecutor, and United States Attorney.Born in Honolulu and raised in Manoa and Kaimuki, Mr. Alm joined the Honolulu Prosecutor's office in 1985, where he served as Director of the District and Family Court Division. In 2001, Mr. Alm became the first career prosecutor to be appointed to the First Circuit Court in Honolulu.A-1 Nick asks Judge Alm:What is the future of HOPE probation in the state of Hawaii? Are there any changes to the program, or points of improvement, you'd like to discuss for future it...
2020-07-2148 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #14 - State Legislator Takashi Ohno on emergency inmate releases, public safety, and bill to elect Honolulu's next police chiefTakashi Ohno is a Hawaii State Representative serving the Nuuanu, Liliha, Alewa Heights district (Pali area). He currently serves on the public safety committee and was vocal in his opposition to the emergency releases of inmates housed at OCCC due to Covid-19. He has a bill ready for introduction next session to ELECT the chief of police. Currently, the chief of police is appointed by the Police Commission. Emergency Releases:As of the recording of the podcast, 6/26/20, there were zero active cases of covid-19 in any of jails or prisons locally both on the state and...
2020-07-0132 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #13 - Kenneth Lawson discusses Black Lives Matter, George Floyd Murder, and Police BrutalityKenneth L. LawsonCo-Director, Hawai'i Innocence ProjectFaculty SpecialistDegreesBA Wittenberg College 1986JD University of Cincinnati College of Law 1989Ken Lawson is the Co-Director of the Hawai‘i Innocence Project (link is external) (link is external) and a Faculty Specialist at the William S. Richardson Law School where he teaches Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Professional Responsibility, Evidence, and Hawai‘i Innocence Project. He had a successful practice in Cincinnati until his license to practice law was revoked because of misconduct while addicted to prescription painkillers. He pled guilty to the felony of obt...
2020-06-1138 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #12 - "What are your thoughts?" with attorney Marcus LandsbergWhat are your thoughts is a show where A-1 Nick ask attorney Marcus Landsberg 3 random questions; the questions are a total surprise. Conversely, he asks A-1 Nick 3 questions, also a total surprise.In this episode, the pair discuss:1) Blackout Tuesday - June 2nd, which was Blackout Tuesday, was a global event to protest against racial inequality. It was a day of reflection and protest in the aftermath of George Floyd's death. It also aimed to help highlight black voices on all media platforms.2) What was it like to be born and raised in Ha...
2020-06-0428 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #11- Acting City Prosecutor Dwight Nadamoto on covid-19's effect on the judiciaryActing City Prosecutor Dwight Nadamoto has been a prosecutor his entire professional life (30 years). As acting city prosecutor, he's currently running for the full time job of city prosecutor. On this podcast, A-1 Nick asks questions specific to:-The controversial humanitarian release of inmates due to the threat of covid-19-With no confirmed cases in any Hawaii jail or prison, is the emergency release justified?-Are violent offenders being released? *yes*-Why the prosecutor's office sometimes can't charge UCPV (Unauthorized Control of Propelled Vehicle) cases when suspects us...
2020-05-1521 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #10 - Algorithms, AI, Risk Assessment Tools Special with Eric Granof of AIAEric Granof joined AIA in 2009 and is Vice President of Corporate Communications. In this podcast A-1 Nick of the A-1 Podcast poses several questions to Mr. Granof, like:What is a risk assessment tool and how is it used to predict a releasee's return to court?Have algorithms improved the court's ability to release defendants that do return to court? - NoAre risk assessment tools biased, racist, and/or deeply flawed? - YesThey also discuss the mass incarceration myth that money keeps poor people in j...
2020-04-2430 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #9 - Attorney Michael Jay GreenAttorney Michael Jay Green is one of the most successful attorneys ever in the state of Hawaii.During the podcast, he talks about his early career in Chicago, representing various gangs like the Latin Kings, Latin Queena, Black P Stone Nation, and Jeff Fort himself. He also talks about winning the point shaving case against client John "Hot Rod" Williams. Williams would later go on to sign the largest contract in NBA history at $23.5MMr. Green's conversation with A-1 Nick of A-1 Bail Bonds goes on to cover various topics like fashion, se...
2020-04-1019 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #8- Covid-19 Update with Judge Alm (currently running for city prosecutor)It's April 2nd 2020 and Hawaii is in the third week of lock down due to the covid-19 pandemic. The Supreme Court issued an announcement this afternoon assigning a "Special Master" to review the public defender's petition for the release of 426 inmates island wide.Retired Judge Alm is currently running for city prosecutor and was gracious enough to participate in a podcast to discuss the judiciary's recent actions and discuss the future of public safety in the age of covid-19.
2020-04-0323 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #7 - Attorney Myles Breiner talks about Covid-19's effect on the Hawaii JudiciaryDefense attorney Myles Breiner talks about the effect of Covid-19 on the Hawaii Judiciary.Subjects:The New Future of how the judiciary can move forward in the era of pandemics.The Pros and Cons of Teleconferencing and video conferencingMr. Breiner's inclination to run for City ProsecutorThe exposure of inmates to the cover-19 virus while in custody at OCCC, MCCC, KCCC, and HCCC.The possibility of emergency release measure for inmates at all prisons.
2020-03-2932 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #6 - RECAP of Tomi Lahren's Presentation at 2020 PBUS Winter ConferenceA-1 Nick of the A-1 Podecast recaps Tomi Lahren's presentation at the 2020 PBUS Winter Conference.PBUS (Professional Bail Agents of the United States ™) is a professional association representing bail agents nationwide.February 23-26, 2020, the PBUS winter conference took place in Las Vegas and hosted many keynote speakers. Tomi Lahren, a FoxNews contributor and host of FoxNation, spoke to a crowd of PBUS members at the Luxor Hotel and Casino. She mentioned the need for:1) controlling the narrative of bail reform-using buzzwords that help everyday people understand the bail...
2020-03-2617 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #5 - City Prosecutor Candidate RJ BrownA1 Nick of the A1 Podcast sits down with city prosecutor candidate RJ Brown.Mr. Brown is a former deputy prosecutor and currently practices in the area of civil litigation. As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City & County of Honolulu, he prosecuted more than 20 felony jury trials on charges ranging from drug possession to murder. Mr. Brown earned his Juris Doctor from William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa. Mr. Brown has been selected to the 2019 Hawaii Super Lawyers®, "Rising Star" list in the practice area of Business Litiga...
2020-03-1748 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #4 - City Prosecutor Candidate Megan Kau PodcastFormer prosecuting attorney and current criminal defense attorney Megan Kau joins A1 Nick of A1 bail bonds to discuss her candidacy for Honolulu's 2020 City Prosecutor's race.Megan K. Kau is a former city prosecutor (2010-2015) and current criminal defense attorney. She has practiced in civil litigation, personal injury, and select felony criminal matters, mainly of which are white collar crime cases, homicides, and sexual assaults. She has completely over 45 jury trials.She is well known within legal circles for her successful prosecution of defendant Joseph Vaimili for promoting prostitution in the first degree. Although Vaimili jum...
2020-02-1857 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #3 - Diamond Head Shooting (Hibiscus Dr.) Podcast with attorney David HayakawaA1 Nick, aka GotBailNick, of A-1 Bail Bonds sits down with attorney David Hayakawa to discuss the January 19th 2020 diamond head shooting which left two Honolulu Police Officers (Officers Tiffany Enriquez and Kaulike Kalama) and landlord Lois Cain dead. Mr. Hayakawa has a unique perspective having fought a 7 year legal battle again shooter Jaroslav “Jerry” Hanel (who was known to his neighbors as "Jarda") and describes the now deceased shooter's erratic behavior, mental illness, and personality quirks. No one suspected Mr. Hanel was capable of killing his landlord, who let him live downstair for roughly 11-15 years rent fr...
2020-02-1138 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #2 - Asian Massage Parlor Special with attorney Myles BreinerAsian Massage Parlor Special00:10 What is unique about the way Asian Massage Parlor workers are charged?2:03 Are sealed indictments legal?2:47 What are the advantages of hiring an attorney or bail agent BEFORE charges are filed?4:53 Are sealed indictments necessary or appropriate?5:29 What should a worker do once questioned or once identification is given to law enforcement?6:33 Is it typical for defendants to be overcharged in Asian Massage Parlor cases? 7:15 Is there a smarter way to stop prostitution?8:44 Why are there so many co-defendants in Asian Massage Parlor cases?10:00 Are t...
2020-02-1116 min
A-1 Podcast with A-1 NickPodcast #1 - What to do if arrested, but not charged with a crime? - A1 Podcast with attorney Myles BreinerA1Nick at A-1 Bail Bonds talks to attorney Myles Breiner about what to do if you have been arrested, but not yet charged with a crime. Attorney Breiner is currently a private criminal defense attorney with past experience as a deputy city prosecutor. He has been practicing law for 30 years and has represented clients in state and federal court.Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gotbailhi/Visit us online: https://www.gotbailhi.com/In this interview, A1Nick, also known as "gotbailNick" asks:"What do I do if I've been a...
2020-02-1111 min