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Category Archives: Marijuana Charges

If I’m convicted of a drug charge, will that affect my immigration status?

November 20, 2009

by LA Attorney

Controlled substance convictions may affect immigration status In Bermudez v. Holder, a court recently ruled that possessing “a pipe and/or packets” that are used with the drug methamphetamine is a violation of the state law “relating to a controlled substance.” … Continue reading

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Can I be Arrested for Possession of Marijuana if I have a Medical Marijuana Card?

March 12, 2009

by LA Attorney

In 1996, California voters approved Prop. 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act. Under this Act, a qualified patient may possess up to eight ounces of marijuana. While the act removed many of the criminal penalties of possession for … Continue reading

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