Blog Posts in Marijuana Crimes

In April, I wrote about People v. Shumake and the developing body of caselaw surrounding vehicle searches and driving with pot . Today, I’m giving you a quick update on another good case that came ...

Now that marijuana is essentially decriminalized in California, there is a lot of confusion, both among civilians and the police about the laws surrounding marijuana in automobiles. Smoking marijuana ...

Although recreational marijuana use has been legal in California since 2016, there is much uncertainty surrounding the margins of legalization. One issue that often arises is whether the possession of ...

It may seem impossible to put together a defense if the police found you possessing illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia —excuses like “it’s not mine!” or “I didn’t know what it was” only go so far in ...