Drug Offenses
Ventura Drug Possession Charges Fail to Land Hells Angels Biker in Jail
According to a recent press release, former Hells Angels leader George Christie Jr. pleaded guilty in Superior Court this week to misdemeanor being under the influence of a controlled substance and felony drug possession in Ventura, but will do no jail time. As part of an agreement with authorities, Christie will participate in a drug treatment program. Proposition 36, approved by California voters in 2000, allows those convicted of some…
Read MoreDrug Charges And Failure To Appear Could Land Rapper DMX In Jail
DMX will need to hire a very good criminal defense attorney if he wants to stay out of jail as a bench warrant is likely going to be issued for his arrest. Rapper DMX was to appear in court for drug crimes on August 12, 2008 and it was reported that he failed to appear. A bench warrant may now be issued for his arrest. When someone is accused of…
Read MoreWHAT’S THAT LEPRECHAUN GOT IN HIS PIPE ANYWAY?
I guess green beer and corned beef and cabbage are a thing of the past. The web site The Smoking Gun recently reported that, on March 17, 2008, Ohio law enforcement officers seized crack cocaine that had been dyed green as the Emerald Isle itself – in honor of St. Patrick's Day. This is not the first time that narcotics officers had seen crack cocaine dyed for festive purposes. One…
Read MoreSmoking weed with your kid brother or sister could land you 3 years in jail!!!!
Usually if someone over 18 is caught smoking weed with someone under 18, they will be charged with the misdemeanor crime of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. However lately the District Attorney's office has been choosing to punish the exact same act with felony consequences. The same act of contributing to the delinquency of a minor can also be charged as a felony, Health and Safety code 11361…
Read MorePOLICE OFFICERS BARRED FROM SEARCHING THE RESIDENCE OF A PERSON THAT THEY SEE SMOKING MARIJUANA
A recent opinion by the California Court of Appeals has ruled that it is an UNLAWFUL SEARCH AND SEIZURE when law enforcement sees a person smoking marijuana in their apartment and then enters the apartment and finds evidence of other drug crimes. The "evidence" that the officers seized during the search was held to be illegal. The court of appeals stated that since possession of marijuana of less than one…
Read MorePeople v. Merlen, CA 3rd district, Case No. C051678, unpublished opinion has very good material regarding expert testimony re use of ambient and DUI.
Facts: The defendant was involved in a traffic collision and was injured in the collision. The other party involved in the collision was killed and defendant was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter and convicted at trial. He appealed the conviction on the grounds that the police officer that testified at trial was not qualified to rely on the toxicology report in rendering his opinion that he was under the influence…
Read MoreAM I ELIGIBLE FOR PC 1000?
So you got caught with drugs. You're already anxious about your court date. Am I going to get jail time? What am I going to do about work? Will they fire me? Well, rather than overwhelming yourself with all sorts of hypothetical scenarios, consult with an attorney and find out what you're actually facing. Most felony drug possession charges carry a sentence range of 16 months, 2 years, or 3…
Read MoreBUSTED FOR MARIJUANA?
The law firm of Wallin & Klarich has been defending those charged with possession of marijuana for over 27 years. Whether it be cultivating, transporting or selling marijuana, our law firm has been successful in defending against these charges. The new medical marijuana laws allow flexibility and some "wiggle room" in the way these cases get prosecuted. The staff attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are familiar with the laws of…
Read MoreLawyer found not guilty for carrying drugs into jail while visiting his client who was accused of a drug offense
If you ever wondered why you need a skilled criminal defense attorney when facing a serious criminal charge, you no longer have to wonder. About two weeks ago in Los Angeles County a lawyer was on trial for attempting to smuggle drugs into the LA County jail to give to his client. The defendant attorney had as his defense that he had "low blood sugar" that day which made him…
Read MoreSix Million Dollar Heroin Arrest Dismissed for Failure to Get Search Warrant
The police cannot enter your home to seize your property without a search warrant. While there are certain specific exceptions to this rule in most cases the police must ask a judge for a warrant to search your home before they can enter. A citizen has a right to refuse to have the police enter their home without a search warrant. This applies to homeowners and renters as well. It…
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