Sacramento Attorney Blog

Reefer Madness – Science vs. Hysteria Proposition 64 – Where Do We Go From Here? On November 8, 2016, California voters passed Proposition 64, the legalization of marijuana for personal use. The new law makes it legal for individuals to use and grow marijuana for personal use on November 9, 2016, although the sale and subsequent taxation of recreational marijuana will not go into effect until January 1, 2018. The question now is whether California will follow the lead of states like Colorado and Washington and pass “per se” DUID laws with low THC limits? As I wrote in previous… Read More

Reefer Madness – Science vs. Hysteria Alcohol-Related Per Se Limits If you’re arrested for an alcohol-related Driving Under the Influence charge (DUI) and your blood-alcohol content (BAC) is proven to be .08% or more, you are presumed guilty of a DUI pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 23152(b). This is often referred to as the “legal limit.” Every state in the U.S. has adopted 08% BAC “per se” limits for alcohol-related DUI’s. Essentially, per se laws shift the burden of proof to the defense, if a driver’s BAC is at or above the per se limit. Unless the Defense… Read More

Finding black mold in your home or business is more common than you may realize. But a “simple” mold problem is more than just unsightly. This pervasive growth can financially devastate you when it causes health conditions requiring costly medical attention and property damage. This financial destruction can sometimes be offset through a personal injury claim for compensation, when other parties are found to be at fault or negligent in your property’s black mold growth and resulting health effects. There are a wide variety of problems caused by black mold, many of which have only recently been realized. Some of… Read More