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Is Marijuana Legal in California? What Immigrants and Residents Should Know
California’s marijuana laws have changed dramatically in recent years. While recreational use is now legal statewide, not everyone enjoys the same legal protections. Residents, visitors, and non-citizens often ask, “Is marijuana legal in California for everyone?” or “Can foreigners buy weed in…
Could Drug Court Protect You From A Having A Criminal Record?
There are multiple ways that you could run afoul of drug laws in California. For many people, chemical dependence or addiction will contribute to their legal troubles related to substance abuse or possession. While some individuals can try a drug once or…
Can You Avoid Jail In Orange County With A Supervised Electronic Confinement Program?
If you plead guilty or are convicted of a criminal offense in Orange County, you may be able to avoid serving time in jail by entering OC’s Supervised Electronic Confinement (SEC) Program. Programs like these are commonly referred to as “house arrest”…
Thinking About Using The “Dark Web” To Smuggle Drugs? Think Again
Drug distribution rings have gotten increasingly complex and widespread — and the scrutiny from both state and federal authorities is intense. While a lot of people think of the internet as pretty anonymous — particularly once you start delving into the “dark…
The Importance Of Skilled Defense Against Drug Charges
A California man was sentenced to five years in prison for his part in a 30-pound methamphetamine deal. Another man in the same case was earlier given five years after pleading guilty, despite the efforts of prosecutors to have him sentenced for between eight…
Drug Manufacturing Can Land You In Prison In California
Manufacturing drugs is a felony offense in California. That’s important to know because if you’re accused of creating drugs for sale, then you could be severely penalized upon conviction. California’s state laws prohibit the manufacture of illegal controlled substances and any of…
California Man Sentenced On Methamphetamine Distribution Charge
A California man has been sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison for selling methamphetamine. The 38-year-old Riverside County resident learned of his fate on Dec. 23 in a San Diego district court. He entered a guilty plea to a single…
California Street Gang Investigation Leads To 50 Arrests
A multi-agency investigation into the activities of a notorious California street gang has led to the arrest of 50 individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal drugs and guns. The results of the investigation were announced during a Nov. 19…
2 California Men Arrested After Police Dog Sniffs Out Drugs
Prosecutors accuse two men arrested in San Mateo of transporting a large amount of drugs from Southern California to the Bay Area. The arrests of the men, ages 24 and 29, occurred after San Mateo police officers initiated a traffic stop on…
Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Selling Meth
On July 8, a California man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing 14 packages of methamphetamine that had been disguised to look like burritos wrapped in foil. He was also ordered to pay a fine of $300 and serve…
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