An experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney has extensive knowledge of the defenses that may potentially apply to a marijuana possession charge. Consequently the case may be dismissed so that you have no conviction on your record. Most defenses will only be helpful in cases where the amount of marijuana…
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California Medical Marijuana Laws and Its Conflicts with Federal Drug Laws
Many of my clients ask me what it means for those charged with a Federal drug possession charge, especially in regards to charges involving Medical Marijuana in California. A great majority of marijuana cases are handled by state prosecutors, it is only under certain circumstances that the Federal government may…
Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana in California
Contrary to popular belief, California Vehicle Code 23152 is not limited to charges for driving under the influence of alcohol. Those found driving impaired under the influence of marijuana may be charged for a DUI, even without the presence of alcohol. In DUI cases involving no alcohol, and solely marijuana,…
Los Angeles Marijuana Charges
Although a great number of marijuana drug charges in California involve possession, there is a vast number of charges under California Health and Safety Code 11358 to 11361 involving marijuana that do not center around possession. An experienced Los Angeles DUI and Criminal Defense attorney has not only argued hundreds…
Potential Consequences of a California Drug Possession Charge
The potential consequence for a Los Angeles Drug Possession charge, varies upon several different factors. Consequently, the final sentence will be different for each defendant and will fall within a wide spectrum.s California Health and Safety Code 11357 states that anyone found carrying concentrated cannabis may be penalized by not…
Legal Exceptions to a Los Angeles Marijuana Possession Charge
Having Marijauna in one’s possession is illegal in the state of California, punishable as a misdemeanor or felony based on the concentration and amount of marijuana found. However, a Los Angeles Criminal Defense attorney can advise you that California law allows for certain situations in which carrying marijuana is legal…
Los Angeles Marijuana Possession Charges
Marijuana possession is charged under California Health and Safety Code 11357 and is divided into a misdemeanor or felony charge depending on the concentration of the substance and the amount in possession. Many factors affect the charge, including the type of powerful argument made in court by a knowledgeable Los…