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...
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Legal and illegal use of marijuana in California
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...
How do federal and state laws compare for drug charges?
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...
Could a California drug court keep you out of jail or prison?
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...
How does a misdemeanor affect my employment chances?
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...
Understanding drug courts
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...
Drug possession penalties in California
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. ...
Authorities seize 1,400 illegal marijuana plants at once
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...
Which court will hear your case?
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...