The unauthorized writing, forging or altering of a drug prescription is unlawful in all areas of the nation. Ever since the opioid epidemic began, drug enforcement efforts often focus on keeping illegal prescriptions off the streets. Often, doctors, nurses and...
Month: April 2021
When are you prohibited from possession of a firearm?
A criminal record -- even, sometimes, just pending charges -- can restrict your civil liberties in numerous ways, including your right to possess firearms. Federal law 18 U.S.C. § 921 et seq., known as the 1968 Gun Control Act, permanently forbids anyone convicted of...
When an officer wants to enter your home, ask one question first
A police car pulls up in your driveway and an officer knocks on the door. You answer the door, but you leave the screen door closed so that you can talk without letting them in. However, that doesn’t seem to be enough. The officer asks if they can come into your home...
Change your life path after a DUI
Being arrested on DUI charges may be the wake-up call that you need to realize that your behavior has gotten out of hand. It may be the case that you have been going through a hard time lately and you have resorted to drinking heavily to cope with your negative...
When you work in the mental health field, a criminal conviction can really hurt
As a mental health practitioner, you’re likely aware of the role played by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). One of its primary responsibilities is to ensure that patients receive care from competent and “safe” mental health clinicians. If you're...
Your trucking career is on the line if you’re facing DUI charges
Many truck drivers invest significant financial resources to attend a commercial driver's license (CDL) training program to operate a tractor-trailer on California roadways. Securing a job in this field isn't always easy, especially if you want to find one that pays...
