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The United States has a drug problem, but the near-hysteria regarding opioid prescriptions has put many legitimate pain clinics and pain doctors under a microscope where their every action is (often unfairly) scrutinized. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Ruan v....
Embezzlement is a financial crime that someone commits in order to gain financial assets for themselves. It is certainly a type of theft and falls under that general umbrella. However, there are some key distinctions that make embezzlement different than traditional...
Before you decide it’s not worth it to try to fight a DUI charge, it’s crucial that you realize all of the effects it can have on virtually every aspect of your life – including where you can travel for vacation or business. A DUI on your record in California (or any...
Recreational marijuana is legal in California, along with numerous other states. This means that licensed dispensaries are allowed to sell the product without violating state law, and people are able to buy it without having a medical card. Marijuana remains illegal...
If you’re facing criminal charges, regardless of what they are for, witnesses may be produced to testify against you. This is one of the main ways that the prosecution gets evidence into court. They try to find witnesses who will support the case and present evidence,...
You may have a roommate who uses drugs – and you decided that’s none of your business, even though you think they use to excess. Still, when police came knocking on your door and it was clearly related to the drug issue, it was a shock. After the officers searched...
An argument with a spouse or romantic partner may end up with you being accused of domestic violence. But, does it matter which court hears the accusations against you? Absolutely. Here’s what you need to know. Domestic violence can be either a civil or a criminal...
It’s a prosecutor’s job to decide whether or not to bring charges, but prosecutors need evidence to turn charges into convictions. So, what happens if a witness refuses to testify against you? Would that get you out of trouble? Probably not, and here’s why. A witness...
You have been accused of a violent crime – maybe assault or murder – and there are eyewitnesses willing to swear to your guilt in court. Are you basically without a defense? Absolutely not. Although eyewitness testimony is often used in courtrooms, the reality is that...
Drugged driving is an increasingly worrisome trend, and the authorities are constantly looking for ways to spot folks who are driving under the influence of mind-altering substances. While Breathalyzers have long provided documentable evidence of drunk driving, there...