Drug Charges

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...