Under California state law there are two categories of drug possession: simple possession and possession with the intent to sell. Classifying the Type of Drug The California Health and Safety Code also separates marijuana offenses from offenses that relate to
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On December 10, hundreds of law enforcement officers spread out across East Los Angeles to raid homes in a search for 38 gang members believe to be tied to the Mexican Mafia and the Big Hazard gang. Those arrested have been
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A recent report shows that drug crimes and other criminal behaviors are taking place at an alarming rate. Not unusual. Except for the fact that the study found the uptick to be in the age range between 50 and older.
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The day after California passed Proposition 47 – reducing penalties for drug possession and other nonviolent crimes -left city employees scrambling to figure out just how to enforce the new law. Police agencies, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and even some advocates wondered
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Drug possession has been downgraded to a misdemeanor following the approval of Proposition 47 in California. Proposition 47 and Drug Possession Under the now passed Proposition 47, nonviolent felonies such as drug possession and shoplifting will be classified as misdemeanors. Additionally, as
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Police statistics show that for the first time in years, L.A. is on track to end the year with an increase, instead of a decrease, in crime. Increase in Crime Compared to this time last year, the city’s overall violent
Continue reading L.A. Violent Crime Up for First Time in YearsIf approved this November, Proposition 47 would significantly alter California laws on drug crime. If approved, most drug possession felonies would be downgraded to misdemeanors. Prop 47 Redirection of Funds California currently spends $62,000 per inmate per year. Reducing incarceration
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Aspiring Canadian model Krista Boseley, 30, was busted for alleged drug smuggling with intent to distribute at a Southern California airport. Canadian Drug Duo The stunning brunette, along with 61-year-old Gilles Lapointe were found to be carrying nearly 100 pounds of MDMA
Continue reading Canadian Model Busted for Drug Crime at SoCal AirportRecently a bill meant to “ensure that crimes committed on college campuses are properly reported and investigated” was signed into law by Governor Brown. The new legislation requires colleges to report specific violent crimes, such as sexual assault and hate
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Recently actress Amanda Bynes was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of drugs. She was stopped by a CHP officer in the middle of a Sherman Oaks intersection. Bynes, 28, is a child star turned movie actress.
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