Though the laws regarding drugs are becoming more relaxed, specifically in regard to marijuana, in many states, at the federal level the War on Drugs rages on. Someone charged in federal court with drug trafficking or manufacturing may face a long time behind bars if he or she is convicted or pleads guilty.
Criminal Law
America has the unfortunate distinction of incarcerating more of its own citizens than any other country on earth. The problem has been especially vexing here in California, which has long suffered from serious prison overcrowding.
The majority of Californians will be traveling over the next couple weeks to visit family and friends for the holidays, to take care of last-minute shopping or just to get from place to place as they always do. No matter where you’ll be traveling this month, please remember that Southern California roads will be more dangerous, both physically and legally.
The passing of Gigi is a game changer. How one super smart little girl from New York, with a big infectious smile and a giggling laugh, changed the criminal justice system in Los Angeles, is the stuff of legend.
I am the current and past chair of the Criminal Justice Section of WLALA. I first served on the WLALA Board in 1997. Back then, WLALA had a Government Lawyers Section, and a Criminal Defense Law Section. I served as Chair of the Criminal Defense Law Section.
Every full time working mom is inevitably asked the question: “How do you do it?”
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