Should you take cannabis with you on a flight?

Should you take cannabis with you on a flight?

Although marijuana is legal for recreational use under California law (Proposition 64, effective January 2018), it remains illegal under federal law.Specifically, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 21 U.S.C. § 812 — considered...

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Should you take cannabis with you on a flight?

Should you take cannabis with you on a flight?

Although marijuana is legal for recreational use under California law (Proposition 64, effective January 2018), it remains illegal under federal law.Specifically, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), 21 U.S.C. § 812 — considered...

05/01/2025 Read More
Unlocking and Surrendering  Your Smartphone

Unlocking and Surrendering Your Smartphone

Imagine this: An American citizen returns from an international trip and is pulled aside for a secondary screening at the airport. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer demands their smartphone, requests the passcode, opens the phone, and examines its contents before handing it back. It's a...

03/31/2025 Read More
Six Possible Defenses for Gun Charges

Six Possible Defenses for Gun Charges

Facing gun charges in San Francisco can be a daunting experience, but with the right legal defense, individuals may have options to fight their case. Whether you are charged with illegal possession, carrying a concealed weapon, or possession of a firearm during a drug offense, a skilled criminal...

03/10/2025 Read More
10 Possible Defenses for Wire Fraud

10 Possible Defenses for Wire Fraud

Wire fraud is a serious federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1343 , which criminalizes schemes to defraud that involve interstate or foreign wire communications (e.g., phone calls, emails, text messages, online transactions).To convict a defendant of wire fraud, federal prosecutors must prove beyond a...

02/12/2025 Read More
Seven Possible Defenses for Battery

Seven Possible Defenses for Battery

Facing battery charges in San Francisco can be a daunting experience. California law defines battery as the unlawful use of force or violence against another person. While the penalties for battery can vary based on the severity of the offense, a strong legal defense can significantly affect the...

01/17/2025 Read More
Four Changes to Sentencing Guidelines

Four Changes to Sentencing Guidelines

The passage of Proposition 36 in California will result in significant changes to sentencing guidelines for specific drug and theft crimes. It will immediately impact new cases and months or years for resentencing and full implementation, depending on judicial capacity and the number of eligible...

12/17/2024 Read More