Opioid abuse is negatively affecting people in California, but it’s important to note that the way these drugs and drug offenses are handled is changing. The opioid epidemic has caused a health crisis, but the state has determined that it’s necessary to invest in...

Teenagers are notorious for their ability to rush into questionable decisions without considering all of the consequences. While their bodies are close to fully mature, their brains still have a long way to go, which is why teenagers often don't consider the...

Maybe you slipped and fell and needed to have rotator cuff surgery or you had a joint replacement recently. Perhaps you were in a car crash or had a root canal and required pain relief until you healed.   Narcotic painkillers are effective medicines, but they also...

Many individuals who find themselves facing drug charges are recreational users -- not manufacturers or dealers. Many defendants want to get help to kick their habit yet don't know where to turn to receive such services. Others think that they don't have the necessary...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...