Drug Crimes

In California, heroin, like most opium derivatives, is considered a Schedule I controlled substance. The Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code, outlines the drug laws and penalties in the state. Simple possession of...

Doctors in California are calling for an end to state laws that criminalize the use of drugs during pregnancy. This is in response to findings by medical experts that the existing laws are outdated and unduly strict. While the use of drugs during pregnancy remains a...

Adverse childhood experiences can cause trauma, which can play a role in substance abuse. It's important to look at any California drug crimes through this lens to determine what the proper legal consequences will be for these crimes. The definition of adverse...

Some people in California feel marijuana is a safe drug that allows users to function competently while under the influence, including safely driving a car. While this could be true for some people, getting high effects each person differently. Researchers have...

Heroin is a Schedule I narcotic in California, which means that there aren't any accepted medical uses for it. Crimes involving heroin are often felonies, but they may be misdemeanors in certain situations. Misdemeanor versus felony Heroin drug crimes are usually a...

Drug charges are some of the most common and serious allegations that people face in California. There are a wide variety of penalties and complex legal arrangements associated with these charges. One distinction is that between state and federal drug crime charges....

While California has lighter sentencing on possession of controlled substances, the penalties for cultivating, manufacturing and intent to distribute are harsher. It helps to know the basics of the state's drug laws in case a person gets charged. Overview California...

Residents of Vista and other nearby areas of Northern California may want to learn more about the bill, SB-73, that is effective on January 1, 2022. It had recent passage and ends the minimum sentencing that is mandatory for nonviolent drug offenses. Lawyers, such as...

The criminal penalties for drug distribution in California can be severe. You may want to learn about the typical penalties that defendants can expect to face. What is considered "drug distribution" in California and what are the minimum penalties? State laws...

After a recent encounter with California police that resulted in drug charges, you cannot help running the events through your mind. Now you wonder if you were the victim of an illegal search and seizure. United States Courts explains where and how reasonable searches...