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
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What Makes Federal Drug Charges Different From State Charges?
Drug crimes, no matter what level, are always serious and bring serious penalties along with them. However, if you find that you are facing federal drug charges, they are a lot different from state charges. With a defense attorney on your side, you might have a successful experience bringing these charges down further, but you… Read More
White Collar Crime FAQ For Those Who Have Been Charged
You’ve been charged with a white collar crime and now you wonder how you will be able to move forward, especially when you have received a felony charge. Today we will take a closer look at our white collar crime FAQ, which can help answer some of your questions regarding these crimes and what you… Read More
When is Stalking Considered to Be a Federal Stalking Crime?
You have heard of or seen stalking take place on a criminal level, where somebody follows another person outside the workplace, at home, and more. But how does stalking occur on a federal level? Stalking as a federal crime takes place when a person stalks using the telephone, Internet, or by U.S. mail. But what… Read More
Domestic Violence Investigations: When the Police Have Used ‘Bad Faith’
There are many federal and state laws regarding domestic violence investigations and what should happen when police are called to the scene. We expect police to protect us and look out for our best interests, so when we’re on the other side of a domestic violence call even though we know we didn’t commit the… Read More
Are Drug Smuggling and Drug Trafficking the Same Thing?
If you have been charged with a drug crime and you have heard the word ‘smuggling’ being used, you might wonder: Can smuggling and Trafficking be used interchangeably? The answer is ‘yes,’ they are both used to describe the same crime: the act of transporting drugs from one area to another. Drug trafficking laws deal… Read More
Is Marijuana Still Monitored Under Federal Law in California?
Perhaps you were excited to find out that California legalized marijuana, so that you could no longer be arrested for possession of marijuana. However, many people felt the same way only to find out that they could still be committing a crime. How? If you possess, buy, or sell marijuana, you could be arrested on… Read More
The Growing Issue of Cocaine Use in California, Explained
Most of the nation’s cocaine enters the country through the Southwest Borders, containing parts of Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and California. With a growing issue of cocaine use in California, the state is cracking down. In 2014, about 1,697 pounds of cocaine were seized in San Diego alone, known as one of the highest amounts… Read More
The Differences in Being Charged on Federal and State Levels
When you have been charged with a crime in California, no matter what the kind, it is important to seek legal advice so you can move forward with your case. If you have been charged with a federal crime, you will want to have representation that is familiar with these cases and the severe penalties… Read More
Life Imprisonment: The Crimes That Could Lead to a Sentence
A report was issued in summer 2017 stating that one in every seven state or federal prisoners across the country are involved in a life sentence. California, in 2016, was in a tie with Utah in regards to numbers. In California, you can also see the highest number of juveniles sentenced to life in prison,… Read More
