Unexpected encounters with police officers in public locations can lead to invasive questions and sometimes even an arrest. In some cases, what starts as a brief greeting in a public location can lead to an invasive physical search and then criminal prosecution. What...
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2 reasons you cannot take legal marijuana out of California
There are many ways to buy legal marijuana in California. If you are a medical patient, the state has a medical marijuana program. If you are over 21 years old, California has also legalized recreational marijuana for adult use. However, it is important to remember...
How could police enter your home without a warrant?
If the police have a valid search warrant for your property, they can generally enter your home under the guidance given in that warrant. It may give them a date range when the warrant has to be executed, so they can only enter the house on specific days. It may even...
5 child custody terms to learn
A divorce can be difficult for parents and children. One of the biggest hurdles parents have to face early on during a divorce is learning about child custody. It is important to understand a few basic terms when discussing child custody. Here is what you should know:...
You can’t sell prescription drugs, but can you share them?
It is clearly illegal to sell prescription drugs, and black market sales have contributed to many drug addiction issues in California. People will sometimes use narcotics or painkillers recreationally, for instance. Selling these pills to make a profit is just a form...
What happens when parents cannot agree on custody arrangements?
There are a lot of decisions parents must make during a divorce. One of the biggest issues of contention is child custody. Child custody determines how often children live with their parents and the legal obligations and rights of both parents. During a divorce,...
What to know about the “chain of custody”
People often take for granted that the evidence used to charge and prosecute them for a crime is valid – especially if they know they have some culpability. However, evidence may not always be admissible. Evidence obtained illegally (for example, without a valid...
How might you challenge an eyewitness?
Eyewitness testimony can carry a lot of weight in a criminal trial. Most people assume that someone willing to report that they witnessed a crime likely did see what they say they did. That assumption is misguided, however. While eyewitnesses may fully believe they...
What constitutes constructive possession of drugs?
Drug possession charges are among the most basic controlled substances offenses. Prosecutors do not need to prove a defendant’s involvement in a conspiracy or an intent to further break the law. They only need to show that an individual possessed a drug that the law...
How long must people wait to seek an expungement?
Criminal records can affect people's careers, educational prospects and housing opportunities. They can even influence personal relationships and volunteer opportunities. People with prior criminal convictions on their records are often eager to pursue post-conviction...