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Like all states, California schedules controlled substances based on multiple factors, including the level of addictiveness. When making judgments in drug cases, the court considers the type of drug, the amount in possession and the person's history of offenses. Five...
Drug-impaired driving is a crime. It falls under the DUI category because the use of a substance can alter your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The California Office of Traffic Safety notes that drugged driving can happen whether you use legal or illegal...
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...