Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Possession of Marijuana

The State of California treats drug offenses very seriously, prosecuting offenders to the full extent of the law whenever it is possible. However, the laws surrounding the possession of marijuana can be confusing and it can be intimidating to face these charges if one does not harbour a thorough understanding of the state laws. This makes it ultimately important to seek the advice and counsel of a...

Methamphetamine Statistics

Methamphetamines, also known as “meth” or “crystal meth”, are drugs that are quickly growing in popularity in the state of California. Among the biggest users of this drug are young women, ages 12 to 25. This should not be surprising, since the affects of meth use include increased energy levels, elevated mood, and appetite suppression. Our society has conditioned our young women to believe...

California Obscenity Laws

Displaying obscene content on your adult website or home page is a punishable crime in most parts of the United States. Truth be told, which images or ideas are “obscene” varies widely within different minds and communities even just in the United States, and adult site webmasters should be aware that they can be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for violating obscenity laws. The...

Medical Marijuana and Law

In recent years, the use of marijuana as a medical treatment option for people suffering chronic pain has been a common and heated debate across the world. Many studies have shown marijuana to work as a wonderful pain killer for people suffering from a wide variety of painful ailments. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize the use of marijuana as a medical treatment with Proposition...

Child Enticement

Unfortunately, child enticement has a vague definition, and it is possible that this charge will be rendered against a person who actually had no criminal intent. Fortunately, the prosecution has the burden to prove intent to harm the child. Child enticement is generally defined as attempting to lure or persuade any child to enter, stay, or leave any building, vehicle or place with the use of force...

California Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are severely punished in the state of California. Convictions may result in having misdemeanors and/or felonies on a person’s criminal record. Punishments vary from incarceration in county jail up to one year or imprisonment in the state prison. Additionally, monetary fines may be as high as $10,000. Many sex crimes culminate in lifetime registration requirements as a sex offender....

Prostitution

Prostitution convictions often result in a criminal record and a social stigma that can decrease your ability to find a job, home, and hurts your personal reputation and relationships. Convictions can also result in prison sentences. A prostitution defense is different from other types of defense, even other types of sex crimes. A defense team must conduct extensive and thorough witness interviews...

Pandering

The most commonly used definition of pandering is “the act of recruiting a prostitute, finding a place of business for a prostitute or soliciting customers for a prostitute.” In some states, this definition is broadened to include the sale or distribution of textual or visual material explicitly designed to appeal to the recipient’s sexual interests. In most cases, a pandering charge...

Child Pornography Charges

Simply receiving an email that depicts an actual (or simulated) sexual act by an individual under the age of 18 could result in your being charged under the California Child Pornography laws. Additionally, both state and federal laws are dictated that make it a crime to produce, distribute, or sell materials that exploit or even portray a minor child. In spite of the fact that the material may not...