Drug Crimes
The Connection Between Drug Crimes and Mental Health
Your criminal attorney is more than just a legal advisor – they’re an important ally in the fight for justice. This is especially true when mental health issues intersect with drug crime allegations. In California’s criminal justice system, a skilled defense attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of a case.
Illegal Search and Seizure: Challenging Drug Crime Charges
Possession, use, sale, and transportation of a controlled substance are all serious legal offenses. You may be looking at significant jail time if you have been arrested for a drug crime in California. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects people against unreasonable search and seizure. In many cases, overzealous law enforcement officials overstep the bounds of their authority when conducting a search or petitioning a judge for a warrant.
How Drug Quantities Affect Your Charges
If you are arrested for possession of a controlled substance, the quantity of the drug can affect the potential penalties you face in a conviction. While possessing a small amount of certain substances may be a misdemeanor offense, having a larger quantity in your possession can elevate the charge to a felony. After any drug arrest, it is in your best interests to consult with an experienced Los Angeles drug crime defense attorney.
Synthetic Cannabis: Still a Schedule I Drug
Cannabis, more commonly known as weed, has been legal for recreational use in California since 2016. For those over the age of 21, it is perfectly legal to use the drug, whether that means smoking it or consuming it. However, synthetic cannabis is still illegal. In fact, it is considered a Schedule I drug, meaning the penalties for using it are incredibly harsh.
Drug Classification: What You Should Know
The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) was passed in 1970 by the Reagan administration. It was one of the government’s many tactics while fighting the war on drugs. The drug epidemic was considered the most important issue of the day, and the federal government was determined to keep American citizens from becoming addicts. While many of the drugs listed on the CSA were already illegal to use recreationally, the act gave them categories based on their medicinal use as well as how addictive they are. This helped determine how serious it was if a person was found in possession, as well…
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