Many California motorists may be unaware that driving while taking their prescribed medication could land them with a DUI. Drugged driving impairment is considered equal to drunk driving where penalties are concerned. This reality may seem contrary to popular thought...
While it’s important to think about the administrative and criminal penalties that can come with a drug crime conviction, there is also the reality that there will be other impacts in your life. You may find that it is difficult to get a lease or that you lose your...
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,...
