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5 Common Drug Crimes in Los Angeles

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Drug-related crimes are a big problem in California. Here are five of the most common drug crimes in Los Angeles. The majority of felony arrests in Los Angeles are drug related. According to a public health study by Los Angeles County, there were over 40,000 felony arrests for drug offenses in 2008. Despite the legalization […]

California Drug Laws: Heroin

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Heroin is a highly addictive drug derived from morphine, which in turn is made from the seeds of certain types of poppy plants. It’s illegal everywhere in the United States, but it has been increasing in popularity in recent years. How do California drug laws treat heroin-related crimes? Heroin Use Is On The Rise In recent years, […]

Arrested At Coachella: Common Charges And Penalties

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Flower wreaths, fringe, camping, music – Coachella is one of the biggest parties of the year. It’s also one of the wildest parties of the year, and that can mean legal trouble. Drug Possession And Sale Since Woodstock, music festivals have been synonymous with drug use. Of course, recreational drugs are just as illegal at […]

Cocaine Laws In California

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Cocaine is a serious crime. According to DrugAbuse.gov, cocaine accounts for nearly 7% of drug treatment admissions in Los Angeles County. It also accounts for around 20% of the drugs analyzed by the National Forensic Laboratory Information System for the county. While these numbers are down overall over the past several years, cocaine is still a […]