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...
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2 ways people in California can break marijuana laws
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...
Can prescription drugs land you in legal trouble?
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...
Alternative drug sentencing guidelines in California
After receiving a drug crime charge, it might be natural to assume the worst. You may begin to picture a life in prison, losing touch with loved ones, and all your future hopes crushing before your eyes. But what might offer relief is knowing that there might be...
Sharing your leftover medication could lead to criminal charges
Modern medical care isn't cheap. You have to pay to see a doctor when you need help with a diagnosis or in obtaining treatment. You may also need to pay out-of-pocket for the medication your doctor prescribes. If you don't need all of the medication that you already...
Is cocaine possession a felony in California?
California is known for its tolerant and somewhat relaxed stance against recreational drug use. Many drug crimes that once led to a substantial sentence in state prison are now charged as misdemeanors since Proposition 47 passed the vote in 2014. While you might think...
Is it legal to bring marijuana into California?
California has long had some of the most relaxed marijuana laws in the country. Medical marijuana was made legal back in 1996, when most states would never have considered such a thing. Today, medical marijuana is legal in vast parts of the country and even...