Marijuana in Prisons and Jails: In November, 2016—perhaps in an attempt to numb themselves to the reality of what is happening to the once “Golden State”—California’s voters approved via Proposition 64 the so-called “Control, Regulate and Tax…
Driving Under the Influence defendants are entitled to California’s misdemeanant diversion program, per Pen. Code § 1001.95.
Diversion for DUI Defendant (Part II): No sooner were we told that “Driving Under the Influence” defendants (i.e…
Diversion for DUI Defendants: The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County has published a decision holding that defendants charged with “Driving Under the Influence” (i.e., “DUI,” per Veh. Code § 23152(a)) are not entitled…
Medical and Recreational Cannabis: A Legal Update
August, 2021
Robert C. Phillips
Deputy District Attorney (Ret.)
Significant Legislation/Voter Initiatives:
November 6, 1996: The “Compassionate…
