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California Health and Safety Code 11362.5

Marijuana possession is still a crime in California, even though there’s been widespread debate to legalize this drug. Under California Health and Safety Code 11362.5 however, it states that this crime is punishable by jail time, monetary fines, probation and more.

California Health and Safety Code 11377

Possession of Methamphetamine is illegal, as with other forms of drugs. It is a wobbler in the State of California, under health and safety code 11377. This basically means that depending on the circumstances of the case, the defendant can be charged with either a misdemeanor or felony offense.

California Health and Safety Code 11352

Were you caught bringing drugs from one point to another? Was it for personal use, or was this executed deliberately to sell or redistribute it to others? The answer could mean the difference between higher sentencing ordered by the court, or lower fines.

California Health and Safety Code 11351

Possession of drugs for sale is a serious crime. These suggest a bigger operation at stake, which can be linked to other crimes in the region of sale.

Emergency C-sections: when 30 minutes isn't fast enough

It is well recognized that the 30 minute decision-to-incision rule for c-sections is insufficient in many emergency situations.

What A Common Law Marriage Does To Your Estate Plan

An estate plan is planning for who will get your assets when you die and the existence of a marital union can have a huge impact on your estate plan.

Grandparents Rigts in California

Do grandparents have rights in California? That depends on whether the parents are married and whether a strong bond exists between the grandchildren and the grandparent. grandparent of a minor child of a party to the proceeding if the court determines...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - New Framework to Loans

The new framework with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac applies to loans on or after January 1st, 2013 and aims at providing more certainty and quality control.

Will I Lose My Home if I File Bankruptcy

One of the first questions, many homeowners who are contemplating filing bankruptcy ask is “Will I lose my home if I file for bankruptcy?” The answer to this question depends upon a number of factors. This article sheds some light on the answer to this question.

Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice?

If you have been injured because of the negligence of a nurse, doctor, or hospital, you are probably wondering if you have a medical malpractice lawsuit. This article will provide additional information about what is needed to proceed with a medical malpractice case.

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