With different rules for those using pot for medicinal or recreational purposes, California marijuana laws can be very confusing. Meanwhile, possession, cultivation, sale, or transportation of marijuana for any reason is still illegal under federal law. To clarify things, San Diego criminal attorney Peter Liss has put together this guide on recreational and medical marijuana […]
You Can Get a DUI on a Horse in California
Under California DUI laws, anything self-propelled can be considered a vehicle. Under Vehicle Code section 21050 (VC), anyone riding or driving on an animal on public property is subject to the same laws as those operating a motor vehicle. In other words, these two laws make it illegal to ride a horse or operate a […]
Public Intoxication Charges: 647(f) (PC)
Being drunk in public in California isn’t technically illegal and can sometimes be a bit enjoyable as long as it doesn’t involve driving, biking, or boating under the influence. Just walking in public after drinking a beer or two isn’t enough to get you charged with this crime, and neither is drinking a beer in […]
