In California, as in other states throughout the nation, drug crimes are punished severely. Trafficking is no exception. This offense, though closely associated with other drug crimes, is often prosecuted on both state and federal levels. As a felony charge…
In California, possession or a controlled substance use to be a “wobbler” meaning that it could be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the type of drug and other circumstances surrounding the arrest and prior criminal…
Drug crimes in California involve the possession, sale, transportation, manufacturing, transportation for sale of an unlawful narcotic, money laundering, drug trafficking and distribution. Narcotics crimes and drug offenses are the unlawful use or possession of narcotics including cocaine in its…
DUID cases are different from DUI cases in that they involve more than just alcohol. The law does not specify the amount of a drug that must be present in the blood to be considered under the influence, so conviction…
Under California law, it is possible to face drug charges without actually possessing any drugs. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a criminal offense that carries harsh penalties. Under California Health & Safety Code 11364: “It is unlawful to possess an…
