On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | May 22, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Sending in a job application in California can be scary after a drug charge. While not as serious as a felony drug charge, a misdemeanor shows up on your background check. The way you handle these minor offenses can impact your chances of landing a job. Background...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Apr 13, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Since 1991, many people in California have participated in special programs through the court system after being arrested for suspected drug offenses. Called drug courts, these programs aim to provide assistance to a person’s underlying substance abuse or...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Mar 5, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Controlled substance crimes under California law include personal possession, possession with intent to sell and manufacturing. Offenders may receive significant fines and jail time, depending on the factors of the case, such as the amount of the specific substances. ...
On behalf of Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Feb 21, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Recreational use of marijuana in California has been legal since 2016. Nevertheless, there are strict regulations in place that govern its cultivation. Authorities in West Point, California, exercised a search warrant last week at a residence where a search of an...
by Bird & Van Dyke, Inc. - A Professional Law Corporation | Mar 16, 2017 | Drug Crimes, Firm News
California, like every state, has its own drug laws. If you wind up in a situation where you are facing charges, you will quickly get an idea of how complex the criminal justice system can be. Sometimes, complications set in long before the filing of any charges. For...
