A drug conviction can have far-reaching consequences. Such convictions can affect many aspects of a student's life. The pursuit of higher education is one such aspect. For students facing such challenges, understanding the potential impact on their college education...
From A Former Prosecutor
Drug Charges
Is simple drug possession serious?
Drug crimes can lead to high fines and jail terms. And like other offenses, drug crimes have classes, and one of them is simple drug possession – the possession of a small amount of a controlled substance for consumption/ personal use without the intent to sell or...
Understanding California’s Good Samaritan overdose immunity law
There’s no doubt that the epidemic of fatal drug overdoses is nowhere near fading. Between opioids, designer drugs and drugs mixed with toxic substances, any kind of illegal drug use can be dangerous. In an effort to get emergency medical help to people overdosing as...
Should you refuse a BAC test?
If you’re pulled over and accused of driving while impaired, the thought of taking a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test could be frightening, insulting or both. If you’re sober, you may resist this testing effort because you have done nothing wrong and are...
Can you take marijuana out of California?
Marijuana laws are always changing. The states are free to set their own laws, with some choosing to make it completely illegal, others allowing medical use, and still others allowing both medicinal and recreational use. The most recent trend has been for more and...
Are police asking to search your car? Just say no
You don’t have any illegal drugs in the car. You’re sure of it. You have nothing to hide. So, why shouldn’t you let an officer search your car if they ask? Well, first of all, it’s your right. Unless the police have a warrant or see something illegal in plain sight, a...