Peter Blair | February 8, 2018 | Criminal System \ Drug Possession \ Federal Law \ Felony Charges \ Marijuana Laws \ Nonviolent Crimes \ State Law

If you have been charged with a drug crime and you have heard the word ‘smuggling’ being used, you might…

Peter Blair | October 11, 2016 | Drug Possession \ Federal Law \ Marijuana Laws \ State Law

Every year, many people are hospitalized for using something known as “synthetic marijuana,” which sometimes causes users to act erratically…

Peter Blair | January 20, 2016 | Law \ Marijuana Laws

When it comes to possessing drugs in any state, you may run into some trouble with the courts. There are…

Peter Blair | August 7, 2015 | Criminal Law Terminology \ Defense \ Diversion Program \ Drug Possession \ Federal Law \ Law \ Marijuana Laws \ Nonviolent Crimes \ State Law

In California, Penal Code 1000 governs diversion, also known as deferred entry of judegment (DEJ). When a defendant is offered…

Peter Blair | May 7, 2015 | Marijuana Laws

In 2010, the Supreme Court concluded, after hearing the case of Padilla v. Commonwealth of Kentucky, it is proper for…

Peter Blair | May 5, 2015 | Marijuana Laws

Introduction on the possession for sale of marijuana: California was the first state to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, with…

Peter Blair | April 1, 2015 | Marijuana Laws

Under Health and Safety Code 11359, it is illegal to sell marijuana in the state of California. Marijuana is defined…