Criminal Law
Introduction
How The Criminal Process Begins
Differences From The Civil Courts
Searches And Seizures
Grand Juries
Indictment
Arrest, Interrogation and Bail
Plea Bargains
Defenses and Exceptions
Evidence
Trial
Specific Offenses
Abduction
Arson
Assault and Battery
Attempted Crimes
Bigamy
Blackmail or Extortion
"Bounced" or Worthless Checks
Bribery
Burglary
Carjacking
Conspiracy
Computer Crimes
Criminal Trespass
Disorderly Conduct
Driving While Intoxicated
Drug or Narcotic Crimes
Drunkeness
Embezzlement
Endangering a Child
Failure to Render Aid
Forgery
Gambling
Harassment
Homicide
Incest
Identity Theft
Juvenile Crimes
Kidnapping
Larceny or Theft
Libel
Obscenity
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape
Receipt of Stolen Goods
Robbery
Stalking
Terroristic Threats
Weapons Possession
Sentencing
Parole
Retaining a Criminal Defense Attorney
Your Criminal Case
Drug or Narcotic Crimes
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, use and possession of narcotics and other controlled drugs results in several criminal offenses. Drugs are substances such as opium, coca leaves, cannabis (marijuana) and any substance chemically derived from them, plus manufactured hallucinogenics such as LSD. Narcotics include all drugs and specifically include any drug to which federal narcotics rules apply, such as prescription drugs. California permits the medical use of marijuana where a doctor has deemed it appropriate.