Increasingly, people are using psychedelic drugs (also known as hallucinogens) to treat various mental health and substance abuse disorders. “Magic” mushrooms are among the most common. Several cities in Northern California (in addition to Portland and Denver) have...
The California penal code takes domestic violence allegations extremely seriously. It is not uncommon for a domestic violence call to end in an arrest and a formal charge. A domestic violence claim isn’t hard to make – and that’s still a long way from a conviction....
In all states, causing the death of another is considered a severe criminal offense. If charged with such a crime, it serves your interest to understand the nature of the specific charges filed against you. Learning the differences between murder and manslaughter may...
The specter of false domestic violence allegations casts a troubling shadow. A supposed surge of such allegations has become a matter of concern, raising questions about motives, consequences and overall impact on individuals and society. With that said, the...
Although California has a reputation for leading the country in drug policy reform, criminal offenses related to controlled substances are still one of the top reasons for prosecution in the state. Thousands of people every year end up arrested for possession,...
If you are curious about the legal ramifications of possessing Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, commonly known as LSD, you have come to the right place. LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic substance known for its ability to induce altered perceptions and profound sensory...
When a police officer pulls you over, they may have many questions for you. Examples of these include: Where are you going tonight? Where are you coming from? Do you know how fast you were driving? Have you had anything to drink? The officer may be frustrated if...
Driving under the influence (DUI) can lead to severe consequences so it is important to know your rights if this has happened to you. But what are California's DUI laws? What to do when facing DUI charges In the Golden State, anyone who operates a vehicle with a...
If you are the parent of a California teenager with a newly minted driver’s license, you may be dreading these SoCal summer days and nights. A driver’s license brings heady freedom but is accompanied by heavy responsibility. This is especially true during the period...
Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) carries varying penalties. What jail time, fines and other consequences motorists found guilty of a DUI will face depends on whether it is a first offense or not and other factors as well. The penalties for...
