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Police departments and federal law enforcement agencies often complete lengthy investigations before pursuing drug trafficking charges. They may track a person's financial conduct, monitor them in public spaces, intercept their electronic communications and gather...
If the police stopped you and found drugs in your car or belongings, would you know whether you are facing a possession charge or something more serious? Many people assume that the difference between possession and trafficking comes down to just quantity alone. In...
A drug trafficking charge in California is a serious offense. Typically, they fall under the California Health and Safety Code and are handled in state court. However, some cases trigger federal involvement. Convictions of federal drug trafficking charges often result...
California has always led the way regarding marijuana legalization. California pioneered legal medicinal marijuana and was also one of the first states to embrace legal recreational use. Changes to state laws have led to confusion and even complacency. California...
The entire West Coast of the United States has legalized recreational marijuana. This includes California, Washington and Oregon. In states where recreational use has been legalized, people are generally able to go to the dispensary and buy marijuana products,...
California is well known for having less restrictive marijuana laws than other states. It was one of the first states to allow medical marijuana, and state law now allows for the use of recreational marijuana. This trend is spreading across the country. That being...
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a federal law initially enacted to combat the Mafia. It provides extended penalties for illegal activities that are part of an ongoing criminal organization. Since its enactment, it has been used to...
In California, law enforcement can charge two or more people with joint possession of drugs. However, without a legal understanding of what qualifies as “joint possession,” the concept may be vague to nonlegal individuals. So, what constitutes joint possession for a...
Being accused of using drugs may get you into serious difficulties, even if you think the issue is trivial. You could be charged with a drug charge if you are found in possession of a controlled drug. And in other cases, even if you don't have any drugs physically on...
No matter how much we try to teach them, our children will make mistakes. It’s part of growing up. But what if the mistake is drug trafficking? Should you let them face the consequences to teach them a lesson? As tempting as it is to let your child learn a hard...
