Drug Charges

You know that you can be arrested if you’re caught with illegal drugs in California. An example could be something like cocaine or heroin. These are controlled substances that people are not allowed to use under any circumstances. They are widely used in a...

You’ve been legally using marijuana in California for a long time. This was one of the first states to begin allowing medical use and it also allows recreational use. It may be to the point where you don’t even think of marijuana as a drug because, under state law,...

While California certainly has progressive drug laws when compared with much of the nation, that doesn't mean that young adults can experiment with controlled or prohibited substances without consequence. Although many teenagers and young adults don't recognize the...

Many states and municipalities have legalized the use, sale and possession of kratom. This natural herbal leaf comes from an evergreen tree that is related to the coffee plant. It is indigenous to certain regions of Southeast Asia and has been used for centuries for...

Some states have separate statutes addressing drug driving and drunk driving. California's driving under the influence (DUI) law addresses both kinds of infractions. However, the law is easier for people to understand as it applies to alcohol. There is a specific...

California is one of several states that have taken positive steps to tackle a significant factor contributing to overdose deaths. Namely, many people die because people are too scared to seek help for fear of arrest. The Uniform Controlled Substances Act protects you...

Many people believe that they are being kind when they offer to share a prescription medication with someone else. That person is likely someone that they care about and someone who has a similar ailment to themselves. They believe the prescription medication can be...

Culture changes with each generation. What was once unthinkable can become commonplace in the course of just a few decades. There was one intense social stigma attached to recreational drug use, but that has changed dramatically. Young adults are more likely than...

You might think that there is no way out of your drug possession case, especially if the prosecution has enough evidence to secure a conviction. However, all is not lost. You can successfully defend against the charges and avoid an unfavorable verdict in the end. To...

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...