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A criminal record can cast a long shadow over your professional aspirations. Whether a physician, nurse, accountant, or counselor, prior convictions can hinder your career prospects. There are many scenarios where a conviction can have a negative impact on licensure....
Facing drug charges can be a stressful and nerve-racking experience. While potential legal consequences handed down in criminal courts can be significant, there are alternatives to traditional court proceedings for eligible alleged offenders that can potentially offer...
Despite more lenient drug statutes in California than there are in many other states, people still get arrested for drug crimes every day. Many people face accusations of drug possession because they had drugs on their person, in their home or in their vehicle. While...
A breathalyzer is a small device that the police can use when they stop drivers under suspicion of drunk driving. The device can test the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC), which is the amount of alcohol that can be found in the body. This test is often preferred...
There are many possible penalties that the courts can impose after a drunk driving conviction. A criminal judge can sentence someone to a stint in state custody, suspend their driver's license and impose fines that they must pay. Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are...
Driving off can be quite tempting when a law enforcement officer pulls you over. However, this would be a wrong move because California has a Vehicle Code § 2800.1 that prohibits drivers from lawfully evading a police officer. So the next time the police stop you, the...
Any car can technically be stolen. But if you have watched the news over the last few years, there has been a trend where vehicles made by Kia and Hyundai are being stolen at a greater rate than other makes and models. People who own these vehicles have become very...
If police officers get a search warrant, they may be allowed to enter your home. Generally, they have to take some sort of evidence or reasonable suspicion to a judge, who then signs the warrant. Police cannot just randomly get warrants and search people’s homes. They...
We recently discussed a bill in California that would have decriminalized psychedelics. These are a type of drug that is hallucinogenic. Magic mushrooms are likely used most often, but ayahuasca and ibogaine are also psychedelics. California would have become the...
It is against the law for drivers in California to get behind the wheel when they have had too much alcohol. State law prohibits driving when someone knows chemicals have impaired their ability and when someone has an elevated blood alcohol concentration (BAC)....