In recent years, state and federal laws have become much more severe with regard to drug crimes as a result of the “War on Drugs” launched in the United States at the end of the 20th century. As a result, the possible penalties for trafficking in California are serious, including a lengthy prison “What Are the Possible Penalties for Trafficking in California?”
Supreme Court Allows Warrantless Search of Apartment That Smelled of Marijuana
Police officers who followed a suspect into his apartment complex were legally justified to knock down the door of an apartment that belonged to a different individual, when they detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the apartment and heard sounds of evidence being destroyed after announcing their presence, “Supreme Court Allows Warrantless Search of Apartment That Smelled of Marijuana”
The Constitutionality of San Diego DUI Checkpoints
Residents of San Diego often encounter various DUI checkpoints located in Pacific Beach, Imperial Beach, Coronado, El Cajon, South Bay, Poway, or Vista. These temporary checkpoints are usually put in place by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department on Friday and Saturday nights between 8 P.M. and 2 A.M. to remove “The Constitutionality of San Diego DUI Checkpoints”
Defending Drug-Related Crimes in San Diego
I often represent individuals accused of committing crimes related to possession, sale and transportation of illegal drugs, prescription drug offenses related to pharmacy crimes, and offenses related to marijuana cultivation and possession. The primary defense in most drug possession and sale matters involves whether the prosecution can establish that the evidence was “Defending Drug-Related Crimes in San Diego”
Marijuana Legalization and Drug Laws
California laws continue to evolve favorably for non-violent offenders in possession of marijuana and other drugs for personal use. Californians will soon have the option of legalizing the use, possession and transportation of marijuana for personal use. Supporters of a ballot initiative expect to see a vote on the issue “Marijuana Legalization and Drug Laws”
Drugs and Gun Found During Illegal Search Admissible Evidence
The Ninth Circuit court of Appeals just upheld the admissibility of drug and firearm evidence in a case where law enforcement conducted an illegal search of a vehicle under the doctrine of inevitable discovery. In United States v. Ruckes, the Court followed the recent Supreme Court decision of Arizona v. Gant. “Drugs and Gun Found During Illegal Search Admissible Evidence”