Drug Charges

The federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) makes it illegal for any organized group of individuals that conspire with one another to engage in any unlawful act. So, too, does the California Control of Profits of Organized Crime Act, Sections...

Any drug charge, even one that appears minor, can have a major impact on your life. From difficulties securing employment to the many consequences of a conviction, you need to think about the future.Here are a handful of common drug charges that can lead to a...

The "Death Diaries," or a project looking at what drugs were most responsible for patient deaths in 2013, has shown a serious problem in California. Amidst the opioid epidemic, this project aimed to find out which drugs caused the most problems to help reduce the...

As a veteran, it's possible that you could find yourself in trouble with the law at some point (just the same as anyone else).If you are dealing with any type of substance addiction or mental illness, you may be able to have your case moved to a veteran's court. In...

The police pull you over, claim to find illegal drugs in your car, and use a field test to examine them right there on the side of the road. The chemical -- cobalt thiocyanate -- starts out pink and then turns blue. That means, the police tell you, that the substance...

When it comes to drug trafficking, there are many things you need to know.To start, this is an illegal activity that carries a serious penalty in the event of a conviction. This is why it's so important to understand your legal rights if you are charged with this...

While many people believe that the court system is "one size fits all," this isn't typically the case in today's day and age.In Tulare County, for example, there are several specialty courts that are staffed with handling specific types of cases. These include the...

If for any reason you are charged with drug possession, it's imperative to immediately look toward the future.When doing so, your goal is simple: to learn more about the defense strategy that can help you escape the most serious trouble. Since no two people are in the...

In a relationship, you know there are good times and bad times. You know there are times when you or your partner say things you don't mean. Unfortunately, there are situations in which things go too far. In this case, it's possible that your partner could accuse you...

It's easy to believe that anyone can use prescription drugs; however, nothing could be further from the truth.In short, only the person who was prescribed the medication is allowed to use the drug. In other words, you can find yourself in trouble with the law if you...