Arrested for marijuana at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?
- March 27, 2015
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Don’t take marijuana to the airport in Los Angeles or any airport in California for that matter. It’s a really bad idea. Even if you have a valid medical marijuana recommendation from a physician and even if you’re traveling within…
Don’t Bring Marijuana to Court in California
- January 15, 2015
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Yes. It’s true. Under California law, if you have a valid medical marijuana recommendation then you may have a defense to possessing a reasonable amount of marijuana for your needs. It’s also true that under California law if you are…
Arrested for Sending Marijuana Through the Mail in California?
- July 24, 2014
- Jerod Gunsberg
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OK, so I get that it sure seems like marijuana is legal in California. There’s dispensaries all over the place. Doctor’s recommendations which can get you into a dispensary are inexpensive and easy to come by and if you get…
Proposed California Law Will Finally Legalize Third Party Transportation of Prescription Drugs
- June 30, 2014
- Jerod Gunsberg
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Proposed AB 2603, which is currently winding its way through the California legislature, would finally legalize something you’ve probably already done numerous times: Pick up a prescription for an ill family member and bring it to him or her. Yes,…
Proposed New California Law That Would Reduce Penalties For Sales Of Crack Cocaine Does Not Go Far Enough
- June 26, 2014
- Jerod Gunsberg
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A proposed new law, SB 1010, which would reduce California penalties for sales of crack cocaine has passed the state senate and is now winding its way through the state assembly. If the bill passes, California Health and Safety Code…
Southern California Reports First Federal Indictment For Distribution of Spice and Bath Salts
- June 17, 2014
- Jerod Gunsberg
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As reported in the Los Angeles Times, two men from Orange County were arrested Friday on a 16 count grand jury indictment for distributing synthetic “designer” drugs, specifically spice and bath salts. The two are charged under the federal Controlled…
New DUI Checkpoint Tests for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines and Other Drugs
- December 30, 2013
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It should go without saying that the period between Christmas and New Years is over-the-top when it comes to DUI Enforcement. Throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California are loads of DUI Checkpoints, saturation patrols, and a huge PR push…
Will going to drug treatment help my criminal case?
- November 29, 2013
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As a criminal defense attorney, I see many of my clients struggle with substance abuse issues. Often it is evident to me that there is a strong causal connection between the allegations against my client and a substance abuse issues. But the…
Don’t Bring Tina or Molly to the Party
- August 2, 2013
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California Cops Use Craigslist to Make Narcotics Arrests The “Adult Services” section of Craigslist is long gone. Unable to take the heat of accusations that it was a hub of prostitution, the company shut down the section a couple of…
A Quick Overview of the “Safety Valve” in Federal Sentencing
- June 19, 2013
- Jerod Gunsberg
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There is a lot written about federal sentencing and safety valves. What follows is a very brief overview of the federal safety valve available to those charged with certain drug offenses. 1) I’m facing a mandatory minimum sentence, but I’m…