We’ve previously talked about the fact that even though marijuana use is now legal in California, it is still illegal to be high behind the wheel or to use marijuana while driving. You can even get a marijuana DUI even if you aren’t high, in part due to the fact that no reliable tests can […]
Recreational Marijuana is Legal in California Now -But Not Everywhere in California
As of January 1, 2018, marijuana can now be used for recreational purposes in California, but that doesn’t mean you can use it anywhere in the state. Here are some things a Fallbrook drug defense attorney believes you should keep in mind before you light up your next bong hit or munch on an edible. […]
A New California Law Will Ban Driving While Smoking Marijuana
Driving while high on marijuana (or any other drug) is already illegal and was even before Prop 64 legalized recreational use of the drug. But as lawmakers in Sacramento scramble to prepare for the full effects of the proposition to take effect, they are doing what they can to control how cannabis will be used. […]
Ask a Vista Drug Lawyer: Is It Illegal to Sell Fake Drugs In California?
You know it’s illegal to sell cocaine, but did you know it is also illegal to sell a bag of baby power and baking soda if you pretend it’s cocaine? A Vista drug lawyer explains why this law exists and what penalties you could face for breaking it. Many people might ask what the harm […]
Even Helping Someone Else Using Drugs is a Crime
You probably already know that it’s illegal to be in possession of drugs, to own drug paraphernalia and to use them while driving (it’s even illegal to drive while sober if you are addicted to drugs), but did you know it’s also against the law to aid someone else to use drugs -even if you […]
Don’t Get Arrested at Kaaboo, But if You Do, Call a Del Mar Defense Lawyer
San Diego’s Kaaboo is a great place to hear live music, laugh with comedians, peruse fine art and more. Like most festivals, revelers tend to indulge in drinking and drugs while enjoying the scene. Unfortunately, this also results in many arrests both at and around the festival grounds. If you are arrested at Kaaboo though, […]
Police Are Using a Questionable Testing Method to Detect Drug-Related DUIs
In a past article, we talked about how the legalization of recreational marijuana in multiple states -including California, has resulted in a need for new tests to determine if someone has been driving under the influence of the drug. As it turns out though, one of the tests that was being examined is now already being […]
Woman Charged With Assault After Overdosing While Pregnant
Drug addiction can be a particularly dangerous problem when the addict is a parent, but in a recent case in Pennsylvania, a woman is now facing criminal charges for using drugs while pregnant. It’s a sad case for everyone involved and here’s what you should know about the situation courtesy of Vista child abuse defense […]
Tiger Woods’ DUI Presents a Clear Look at Drug DUIs
Tiger Woods recently made big headlines after receiving a DUI related to prescription drug use. While we have previously touched upon the topic of driving under the influence of drugs, this case provides an excellent excuse to revisit the subject. Here’s what you should know, courtesy of Vista criminal attorney Peter M. Liss. First, Tiger Woods […]
San Diego Superior Court Forces the DA to Return Assets to Dispensary Owner
Even before California voted to legalize marijuana completely, the state already legalized medicinal marijuana use. Some police and sheriffs departments continued to raid and close down marijuana dispensaries, claiming they operating outside the law. Now the San Diego District Attorney has been ordered to return the money taken from one dispensary over a year ago. […]
