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If you currently face federal drug charges, you may have committed an offense that is severe or broken a federal drug law. The laws for federal drug charges differ from state laws and often carry more severe penalties. In many cases, you may face charges for a federal...
A California drug offense has the potential to upend many areas of your life. Depending on circumstances, you may have to pay major fines, perform community service and even spend time in jail or prison, among other possible repercussions. However, in some instances,...
California has been one of the states leading the movement to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use. The state also seems interested in legalizing other drugs in the future. According to the Mendocino Voice, lawmakers in the state are looking into...
Paying for college nowadays often requires some financial acrobatics. After all, the average tuition and fees at public universities in the U.S. have increased by more than 200% in the past two decades. Fortunately, your child may be eligible for government-backed...
If you are facing charges due to a drug-related offense, it is important to pore over the details of the case, understand your legal options and familiarize yourself with various terms. The penalties for a drug case depend on multiple factors, such as the amount of...
Just because California legislation legalized marijuana in 2016 and opened up the market in 2018 does not mean laws or punishment for the drug went away. Even though adults over 21 can purchase and consume marijuana, there are still caveats to its use. Knowing the ins...
Federal and state laws do not always align. This is especially true when it comes to drug laws. Federal laws tend to be much stricter when it comes to drugs than state laws. The best example currently is the difference between federal laws on marijuana and state laws...
California’s prison system is full of offenders who are there because of drug offenses, and this is one of many reasons the state’s system continues to face issues with overcrowding. To help alleviate some of these issues, the state operates drug courts that may help...
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...
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 addiction...