One important duty of a defense attorney is to help identify and secure the best possible venue for defendant's case to be heard. How the prosecutor ultimately charges a person depends upon the unique details of each case. As Sacramento readers may know, a person...
Drug trafficking refers to the sale and distribution of illegal narcotics. Penalties for federal drug trafficking charges tend to be more severe than the penalties handed down for a possession conviction. Under federal law, a person convicted of moving 500 grams of...
Drug trafficking charges can carry serious penalties. Federal and state laws penalize the distribution and trafficking of illegal substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine. Penalties for federal drug trafficking charges, however, are particularly...
An arrest for federal drug charges can be life-changing. A person convicted on federal drug charges, such as a federal drug trafficking charges or even simply possession, can face a real possibility of serving time in a prison. Because of this, it is important for...
As a society, we have a certain image in our collective consciousness of what a criminal suspect should look like. Despite these beliefs, people from every race, gender and social and wealth class find themselves facing state and federal drug charges. That is...
In a surprising case, a promising young opera singer from Tijuana has been charged with drug trafficking in Southern California. The 23-year-old musician, whose repertoire includes Rossini and Verdi, is being accused by federal prosecutors of transporting large...
A drug trafficking conviction carries severe penalties in federal court. Furthermore, because successful defense strategies may exist and courts are inconsistent with the severity of federal sentences, it is important to ensure your rights are protected when suspected...
According to reports, two men were recently detained by Border Patrol agents and are now facing extradition. Both men are facing serious penalties for various criminal charges. One of the men, a 19-year-old U.S. citizen is wanted for murder in the United States and is...
Government authorities -- including investigators and prosecutors -- often aggressively seek out and prosecute alleged criminals for federal drug crimes. With increased access to the internet on a global stage, authorities appear to have turned their attention to...
California is known for its open stance on medicinal marijuana. Throughout the state, medical marijuana dispensaries function openly and in full view of the public. The openness of the trade stems from the fact that California legalized the sale of medical marijuana...