Proposition 47 and criminal defense

Proposition 47 and criminal defense

In case it wasn’t obvious, I am a vocal proponent of legalizing the personal use of most drugs. Yes, even the hard drugs.  Many people can use drugs and still remain functional in society.  Those who cannot are not deterred by criminalization....
Marijuana criminal defense

Marijuana criminal defense

On Monday, police responded to a Santa Rosa home due to a report from a witness that shots were fired.  The police raided the home and discovered an estimated 230 lbs of marijuana in various stages of processing and several firearms. As it turned out, there was no...
DUI traffic stop basics

DUI traffic stop basics

In these days of increased police interdiction for DUI and decreased constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure, chances are that you will be stopped for DUI at some point in your life. The unfortunate reality is that juries give a huge amount...