If you tested positive for a drug that is illegal in California, the consequences can have a significant impact on your life. A positive drug test could lead to criminal charges, loss of employment or a probation violation. That’s why it’s important to question the...
Over 120 alleged members of a darknet drug ring arrested
Over 120 people in California have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking through a massive online ring known as "Stealthgod." The ring reportedly operated on the darknet, which uses special software to keep users' identities anonymous. The group is accused...
Why drug charges may be reduced or thrown out
If you are facing a drug charge, it doesn't mean that your case will go to trial. This is true because you may accept a plea deal, or a California judge finds that there wasn't probable cause to charge you with a crime. Evidence may be suppressed or otherwise thrown...
Pro skateboarder sentenced on drug charges
A skateboarder from who turned professional at the age of 16 and went on to win four X Games medals has been sentenced on federal drug trafficking charges, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California. On Aug. 7,...
Men accused of having ecstasy mailed to California Post Office
Two men who were taken into custody in California on June 19 have been charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. A federal complaint filed on July 7 reveals that the men are accused of receiving packages containing MDMA, which is more commonly...
Drug convictions based on field tests are being overturned
Before they take suspects into custody on narcotics charges, police officers in California and around the country often perform chemical tests on suspicious substances using portable kits. These kits are issued to law enforcement officers because they are fast,...
Plea deal for drug charges impacted by California three-strikes
When confronted with criminal charges in California, a plea bargain might seem to be an appealing alternative to avoid the risk of a trial. However, there may be other issues that could impact the case such as sentencing laws based on previous convictions. This...
Rehabilitation may be a better solution than prison for drug charges
The impact that drug charges can have on your future is serious. For many charged with drug possession, addiction tends to be a motivator behind the crime. Without addressing the motivator, severe punishments for the crime may not solve the problem. Instead,...
Drug charges and your teen’s education
Our law office sees the many consequences that people face when they are charged with an offense related to drugs. Stress, financial penalties and even time behind bars are a reality for many people in this position. However, some people have especially unique...
Furtive movements lead to arrest of Calif. woman on drug charges
It is reasonable to feel nervous during a traffic stop, but the so-called furtive movements of a California woman during a traffic stop last Thursday morning caught the attention of authorities in Framingham, Massachusetts. A subsequent search of her person and...
