Drugs

Just because you are being charged with a drug-related crime does not mean you are guilty of committing the crime or even that you deserve the strictest punishment. There are a number of ways to beat a drug-related charge in California. The authorities could have improperly conducted a drug test (or field sobriety test ), participated in an illegal search and seizure, engaged in entrapment, and improperly arrested you without...

Marijuana is legal in the state of California. Specifically: If you are 18 or older, you can get a physician’s recommendation and prescription for medicinal use.  If you are 21 or older, you can purchase marijuana from a dispensary for recreational use.  If you are younger than 18, it is illegal to use and possess marijuana, similar to the laws with minors and alcohol. Each city and county may have...

California takes the enforcement of laws surrounding illegal drug sales very seriously. Police use every means legally available to them to find and arrest anyone committing these offenses. If you have been arrested for buying or selling illegal drugs, you may find yourself asking: can cops pretend to be drug dealers in California? If you feel you were arrested unlawfully because the police illegally posed as drug sellers, then you...

You may have heard stories about drug trafficking charges and severe penalties. In California, just like every other state, the laws are constantly changing, and it can be hard to know what a conviction could mean for you. You deserve to know whether taking ecstasy across city or county lines counts as a felony. Read up on the laws surrounding drug possession and ecstasy to find out what actions could...

Codeine is one of the most prescribed drugs on the planet, but it is also an addictive drug. Can you be charged with a crime if you can prove you have a prescription for codeine? The answer is, surprisingly, yes! A prescription does not mean you can freely possess or use codeine. If you use it as directed and keep your medicine in the bottle, there is little worry. If...

Marijuana has seen rapid growth in its rate of popular acceptance over the past few decades. A large part of that shift in public perception has arisen from the use of marijuana in the healthcare system. California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana back in 1996. Since then, almost every other state in the country has adopted laws that legalize the use of medical marijuana in one form...

California handles drug crime charges very seriously. It’s important for you to have an experienced drug crimes lawyer on your side if you are accused of a crime. Your lawyer can help you protect your rights and build a strong defense immediately after an arrest. An experienced lawyer can make sure you understand the charges you are facing and all of your legal options. In some cases, a professional lawyer...

The state of California uses several charges to prosecute drug crimes. You may be familiar with terms like possession, sale, and intent to distribute. How do these charges differ from one another? In many cases, these charges vary in severity based on whether someone has drugs for personal use or whether they plan to sell illicit substances. Possession for sale or drug trafficking charges are often more serious than “basic”...

The state of California classifies drug offenses as either misdemeanors or felonies. How does the court system make the decision on the treatment of these charges? Generally, the amount of illicit substances in an individual’s possession will decide if they face misdemeanor or felony allegations. The court system usually uses misdemeanor charges for “personal” drug possession charges. Possession for sale is typically treated as a felony. Drug Possession and Misdemeanor...