If your young adult child in their late teens or 20s faces drug charges, the chances are good that you have worried about their behavior for some time. They may have refused to continue their education or to commit to a specific career path. You may feel like your...
Month: December 2021
What is considered drugged driving in CA?
Many California motorists may be unaware that driving while taking their prescribed medication could land them with a DUI. Drugged driving impairment is considered equal to drunk driving where penalties are concerned. This reality may seem contrary to popular thought...
Evidence shows we can’t always trust eyewitnesses
In many criminal cases, an eyewitness is brought in to give their account of what happened. This account is often seen as trustworthy and accurate. However, studies have found that eyewitnesses are often wrong. For example, nearly 400 people have been released from...
Can you get evicted over drug charges?
While it’s important to think about the administrative and criminal penalties that can come with a drug crime conviction, there is also the reality that there will be other impacts in your life. You may find that it is difficult to get a lease or that you lose your...
What is the presumption of innocence?
Those accused of criminal offenses have a series of fundamental rights. One of the most important is the presumption of innocence. Essentially, the presumption of innocence amounts to a person remaining innocent until they have been proven guilty. Anything to the...
