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California's Diversion Programs February 16, 2016
When it comes to criminal cases involving drugs and alcohol, the state of California takes a different stance when it comes to punishing the accused. Many times, these cases aren't a question of guilt ...
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How Does Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) Work? January 30, 2015
If you have been arrested for a minor drug offense in California, you may be eligible for deferred entry of judgment (DEJ). Under Penal Code 1000, certain individuals are given the opportunity to have ...
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Alternative Sentencing Options for Drug Crimes July 21, 2014
Throughout the nation, lawmakers have realized that old drug crime policies are ineffective. Today, there has been a visible shift from subjecting low-level, non-violent drug offenders to stiff ...
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Is Marijuana Legal in California? August 23, 2013
Marijuana . The controversial drug that has divided opinions for years. Although cannabis is still listed as a Schedule I controlled substance (the most severe drug category), it has been ...
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Is Drug Possession an Indictable Offense? August 21, 2013
The concept of an "indictable offense" is implemented in countries like Canada, Ireland and Australia. The concept of indictment is not foreign in the United States, but it is treated differently than ...
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Major Federal Policy Change: Is This the End to Mandatory Minimums? August 12, 2013
The "war on drugs" is taking a drastic change of course. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that federal prosecutors will no longer seek mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent, low-level ...
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