Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

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...

3 Strike Cases

For almost 15 years California has had a ‘three strikes’ law that allows the court to sentence defendants harshly for any subsequent conviction of the same crime. It is crucial that you know that all crimes fall under this law, not just convictions on severe crimes such as rape or other violent felonies. All felony convictions, including shoplifting, petty theft, drug conviction, and DUI are subject...