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When a person is charged with a drug crime, the severity of the criminal punishments can vary depending on the type of drugs in possession. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) determines the severity of drugs and whether the substances can be used for medical...
When you get certain types of medication, usually those that come with a prescription, the instructions will list a number of warnings. One of these warnings may say that you should not operate heavy machinery after taking the medicine in question. Many people simply...
When you are living through domestic harm, it’s common to wonder if you must present proof before you can reach out for protection. This question can feel heavy, especially when you are unsure what counts as evidence or if your experience will be taken seriously. ...
Everyone across America is preparing for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. But along with celebrating with turkey and pumpkin pie, people also tend to drink more alcohol on this holiday. Police are aware that the statistics designate this autumn celebration of...
It is true that marijuana laws in California have changed over the years. Long gone are the days when marijuana was simply banned. Medical marijuana came first, and then California became one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Even so, do not make...
Many criminal charges related to drugs involve prohibited substances. There are many chemicals that people cannot legally possess, consume, manufacture or distribute in California. There are also many limitations imposed on prescription medications. In some cases,...
If you are arrested and charged with a crime, you could face incarceration and fines. A criminal conviction can impact your education, employment and housing opportunities. That is why it is important to always remember your constitutional rights during an arrest. ...
Police officers have a duty to ensure that the streets are as safe as possible, but this doesn’t mean that they should take unreasonable steps to do this. One area where reason is critical is with drunk driving stops. The officer must have reasonable suspicion to...
The police arrest you and accuse you of illegally selling drugs. The officers believe that you were texting buyers or sending them messages on social media. As a result, they tell you that they want you to unlock your phone so that they can examine it for evidence in...
Police officers have the authority to institute traffic stops, some of which are because of suspected drunk driving. They can’t conduct these stops for no reason. Instead, they must have reasonable suspicion. The standard of reasonable suspicion is very low, but it...