Let’s say that you’ve been pulled over at a standard police stop for any wide array of reasons. You have Fourth Amendment protections from unreasonable search and seizures, but does this include drug sniffing dogs? You have an expectation of privacy in many situations, but what if that situation involves illegal drugs? Today we will… Read More
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Legal Consequences if You Are a Non-Violent Drug Offender
You would be surprised to find that many people who commit drug crimes every year have been charged or convicted with violent crimes. So, what happens if you are one of the many people who are facing drug charges but you are considered legally as a non-violent drug offender? You might find that there are… Read More
Is Pleading Insanity Considered to be a Get Out of Jail Free Card?
What happens if you’re considering pleading insanity in the midst of your criminal case? How does one do this? You plead insanity when you admit that you committed a criminal act but you want to excuse your behavior by reason of mental illness. This defense has been around for many centuries. There are two tests… Read More
Did Somebody Else Do It?: A Closer Look at Mistaken Identity
Every year, real cases of mistaken identity come into place across California and the rest of the United States. Unfortunately, this could easily lead to a wrongful conviction. If somebody claims that they saw you at the scene of a crime, what is the best way to prove that you didn’t actually commit the crime?… Read More
What is Illegal Importation and Where Does Seizure Play a Role?
Any type of drug trafficking charge might have you feeling as if you could face years in prison and financial penalties that you know you won’t be able to afford on your own. When something known as illegal importation takes place, you might be concerned that you will be facing these hefty penalties that will… Read More
How Does the Prosecutor in Your Case Prove Meth Possession?
Methamphetamine, which is known more commonly as crystal meth or meth, is a highly addictive drug. Meth can be legal in some situations when it is obtained with a prescription, but other times it becomes a particularly dangerous drug when it is used incorrectly for purposes it is not meant for. Meth use has increased… Read More
Three Strikes Law Explained: When it Applies to Your Case
Have you ever heard of the three strikes law when it comes to sentencing? These types of laws fall under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994. Three strikes provides mandatory life imprisonment in certain scenarios, which is something that you want to avoid at all costs when it comes to your… Read More
Pleading Guilty: Should I Plead Guilty so I Can Avoid Trial?
When it comes to pleading guilty, nothing sounds more stressful and permanent. You know that if you plead guilty, there could be repercussions and your case might become even more difficult than ever before. However, when you think of trial you might also think of all the turmoil that comes with it. Because of this,… Read More
Your ‘Accused List’ – What to do When You’ve Been Accused of a Crime
You want to have an ‘accused list’ ready for when you have been accused of a crime. What we mean by this is that we want you to be prepared for anything and we will prepare you by going over some steps for some things you can do after an accusation. We understand that going… Read More
How Does a Drug Crime Become a Federal Offense in California?
Millions of people are arrested every year for drug-related offenses, some of which are charged on a state level and others that become a federal offense. But how does a drug crime become a federal offense? How serious do things have to get before they reach that level? Federal vs. State Charges Many laws that govern… Read More
