Officials seek prescription information in Whitney Houston investigation
It was just a few months ago that a jury convicted Conrad Murray of involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson. Just last week, the world felt the loss of another...
View ArticleWhitney Houston’s Cause of Death Unknown – Criminal Charges?
Whitney Houston’s Cause Of Death Unknown – Criminal Charges? Possible or even probable in this case involving Celebrity Death. It is widely speculated that the singer/actress who fell from stardom died...
View ArticleAllegations of prescription drugs erupt in Apple Valley middle school
A teacher reportedly sent a middle school student to the office at the Phoenix Academy in Apple Valley last week because the student was acting in a lethargic manner. Later that day, as many as eight...
View ArticleOC Doctor pleads not guilty to 20 counts in alleged personal drug scheme
Authorities have charged an Orange County doctor with 20 separate felony counts on allegations that the doctor wrote prescriptions to two women so that he could use the drugs himself. Originally, the...
View Article48 People Charged in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
Federal prosecutors recently charged 48 people for their parts in conducting a massive health care fraud scheme that is estimated to have cost taxpayers nearly $500 million. The scheme allegedly...
View ArticleIncrease in Prescription Drug Crimes May Shift Enforcement Efforts
The federal government’s war on drugs has long focused on finding and punishing those suspected of producing, trafficking or possessing drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Changing tastes may,...
View ArticleInvestigation focuses on Dr. Van Vu, an Orange County doctor, in drug deaths
The Medical Board of California has launched an investigation into a string of 16 fatal overdoses tied to powerful narcotics prescribed by a prominent Orange County physician Dr. Van Vu, a pain...
View ArticleDrugs and Kids Equals Child Endangerment
Drugs in the Home Lead to Child Endangerment The widespread use of drugs in homes throughout our community has lead to the endangerment of many children. Child endangerment describes the group of...
View ArticleContradictory Medical Marijuana Laws
Marijuana – Illegal under Federal Laws Though medical marijuana has been legal in California since 1996, it is still illegal under federal law. Federal attorneys and prosecutors may still charge owners...
View ArticlePossession of a Controlled Substance
While most references to “controlled substances” concern illegal drugs, the term actually applies to any drug, chemical, or material that has restricted use. California law makes it is not only illegal...
View ArticleProposition 47 Reduces Penalties for Some Crimes
The recent election (November 4, 2014) saw the voters of California approve Proposition 47, a measure which reduced the penalties for some crimes in an attempt to reduce prisons costs and crowding via...
View ArticleJim Carrey Accused of Giving Girlfriend Drugs
Recently a lawsuit was brought against actor Jim Carrey, alleging that he used his “immense wealth and celebrity status” to illegally obtain and distribute potentially deadly drugs to his girlfriend...
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