by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
No, they do not. There is no legal requirement that the police show you the warrant they are serving at the time of the search.
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
It is legal for a person over the age of 21 to possess not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana. Although in some respects California drug law has been relaxed with respect to marijuana, you may still end up facing drug charges if you grow too many plants or have more...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
For individuals who are over 21, there is no penalty for carrying not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana. For individuals under 18 or between the ages of 18-21, possession of less than one ounce of marijuana will be considered an infraction, rather than a misdemeanor....
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
DRE stands for Drug Recognition Expert. It generally refers to a police officer who has received special training concerning investigations involving drug use and being under the influence of controlled substances. The designation is the subject of much controversy...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
While Prop 36 is very beneficial because it opens the alternative sentencing options up to more offenders, in general if you have a choice between Prop 36 and PC 1000 you should choose PC 1000. While PC 1000 will result in an automatic dismissal after completing the...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Prop 36 is a sentencing scheme that went into effect in 2001 and is contained in Penal Code sections 1210 and 1210.1. Prop 36 applies to persons convicted of “nonviolent drug possession offenses” as that term is defined in the Penal Code. If eligible, a Prop 36...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Entrapment is a possible defense in some drug cases, particularly those involving sales of drugs. To establish entrapment, the defendant must show that the law enforcement officer (or his or her agent, such as an informant) engaged in conduct that would cause a...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
An experienced attorney can help make sure you take advantage of any drug diversion programs you are eligible for. They can also help to seek a reduced sentence, the dropping of charges, or a not guilty verdict by undermining the prosecution’s evidence against you....
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
The California Health & Safety Code defines many different types of drug crimes including: Possession—having any type of narcotic such as cocaine, crack, heroin, ecstasy, meth, marijuana, opium—or any prescription drug that you do not have a prescription for—on...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
While there is a legal limit for the amount of alcohol you can have in your system while driving, there is no specific limit for legal or illegal drugs. If a blood or urine test establishes you have drugs in your system, you could be charged with DUI of drugs,...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) or diversion is a mechanism that allows defendants charged with certain drug offenses to enter a guilty plea, enter and complete a program and, once completed, allows the defendant to withdraw his or her guilty plea and have the case...
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Health and Safety Code sections 11350 (possession of certain controlled substances, usually cocaine), 11357 (possession of concentrated cannabis) and 11377 (possession of certain controlled substances, most commonly methamphetamine).
by Chambers Law Firm | Sep 2, 2021
Not necessarily. Drug court and drug diversion programs like Prop 36 and PC 1000 provide the option of alternative sentencing to offenders who are convicted of certain nonviolent drug related crimes. In many cases the conviction can actually be dismissed in exchange...
