You may have seen signs around that say “drug free zone,” but if drugs are already illegal, then why post a sign to say as much? Well, these signs aren’t just stating the obvious, in fact, they’re actually declaring that any drug crimes committed within the designated “zone” are subject to enhanced penalties. Here’s what […]
Work Furlough Programs in San Diego County
As local jails and prisons have become increasingly overcrowded, state and county law makers have been striving to develop more alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders. One such program in California is San Diego Sheriff’s Department’s “work furlough and residential re-entry center” program. If you are being charged with a non-violent crime, or if you […]
Can Churches Sell Magic Mushrooms for Religious Ceremonies?
Police in Oakland raided America’s only psychedelic church promoting the use of magic mushrooms a few weeks ago. While many people assume that the issue is cut and dry, given that the Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants had a massive amount of marijuana and psychocybin mushrooms stored in their safe, the law is actually […]
California Drug Possession Laws: Sales Vs. Personal Use
In California drug sales cases, the most important aspect is the intention of the person arrested. As any Vista drug sales attorney will tell you, our state has no hard set legal rules regarding what quantity of drugs defines possession for the purpose of sale. This means that you should only face standard drug possession […]
A Vista Drug Manufacturing Attorney Can Help You Fight the Charges
One of the most serious of all drug crimes is the manufacturing or cultivation of drugs. That’s because these crimes involve actually creating drugs to sell on the market, many of which are not only dangerous to use, but also to produce due to the toxic and often potentially explosive substances required. In fact, these […]
What are the Penalties for LSD Possession in California?
LSD, a.k.a. lysergic acid diethylamide, or acid, is one of the most popular and famous hallucinogenic drugs in America. It’s also illegal at both national and state levels and possession of the substance can leave you facing serious penalties, particularly if you are accused of possessing the drug for the purposes of selling it. If you […]
The Most Common Holiday Crimes -Oceanside Criminal Lawyer
Everyone has certain things they expect to happen around the holidays, whether that means a special Christmas event at church, a New Year’s Eve night out with friends, a massive meal with family or a gift-giving extravaganza. But these expectations and celebrations often also lead to legal trouble and just as Halloween often results in […]
Meth-Using Mother Charged with Murdering Her Stillborn Baby
California has some very liberal laws when it comes to abortion, but when a woman decides to have a child, the state also attempts to protect the life of the unborn fetus. That’s why killing a fetus is still considered murder and in a recent news story, a woman is even being charged with murdering […]
What You Should Know About Fentanyl Laws in California
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that has received a lot of attention in recent years due to its role in the nation’s opioid crisis. While it has been a concern to officials for years, the drug has not become a problem in California yet like it has in many other states, which is why […]
What You Should Know About California’s Search & Seizure Laws
In order for you to be charged with a crime, there must be enough evidence to indicate your guilt. For the charges to result in a conviction, the evidence must be strong enough to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable a doubt. While the US Constitution protects all citizens from unreasonable search and seizure, police […]
