Drug Crimes

The United States has a drug problem, but the near-hysteria regarding opioid prescriptions has put many legitimate pain clinics and pain doctors under a microscope where their every action is (often unfairly) scrutinized. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Ruan v....

Recreational marijuana is legal in California, along with numerous other states. This means that licensed dispensaries are allowed to sell the product without violating state law, and people are able to buy it without having a medical card. Marijuana remains illegal...

You may have a roommate who uses drugs – and you decided that’s none of your business, even though you think they use to excess. Still, when police came knocking on your door and it was clearly related to the drug issue, it was a shock. After the officers searched...

You may have heard that people make a lot of mistakes with the best of intentions. They are simply trying to help or they’re trying to do the right thing, but it leads to a crucial error. In some cases, they may even end up breaking the law. One way that this can...

The problem of fatal drug overdoses is one that’s only gotten worse in recent years. That’s why most states, including California, have enacted some form of “Good Samaritan” law that provides immunity in certain circumstances for those who seek emergency medical help...

The use of illegal drugs is a problem throughout California, and a drug that is extremely addictive and abused by many people is cocaine.  Cocaine is the third most abused drug in the state, with 7.2% of the population addicted to it. One factor contributing to this...

You're able to buy recreational marijuana in California, just as you are in many other states. This has led to a perception change among the general public in these states, and a large number of people now view marijuana on par with beer or wine. But not all states...

A chain of custody is the term used to describe how the police handle any evidence they collect. If accused of a crime, investigating the chain of custody of any evidence the prosecution hopes to present against you will be crucial. If your defense attorneys spots any...

California was a pioneer in medical marijuana and among the first states to legalize marijuana possession for adult recreational purposes. While most states in the country have now reformed their marijuana laws, California is still a tourist destination in the minds...

Many people rely on prescription drugs to help handle illnesses and chronic conditions. However, could these legal drugs lead to criminal charges? Controlled substances People often associate the term “controlled substances'' with illicit drugs such as cocaine and...