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A large percentage of court cases pertain to the possession of controlled substances.  In fact, police officers arrest more people for drug possession than for any other crime, including violent crimes.  Moreover, thousands of people are arrested for possessing small amounts of controlled substances either found on their person or in their vehicles.  Routinely, these individuals receive convictions.  However, it is possible to defeat these drug possession charges and obtain more favorable results.    Consider the following case.  Kaylee is a 16-year-old junior in high school.  Recently, she received her driver’s license and her mother’s used but flawless, shiny, red Toyota Camry.  Kaylee is excited about having her license and her own transportation, which means that she no longer has [...]

What are they thinking?  Why would they risk their lives and freedom for the mere pleasures that the selling of narcotics may bring?  Do they not realize that no one grows old and retires from this particular profession known as a drug dealer, street pharmacist, pusher, trapper, d-boy, and candyman?  Why not get a regular job?  Well, according to some drug dealers, they do have regular jobs.  In fact, some have more than one.  However, these jobs that pay a little over minimum wage barely scratch the surface.  In other words, the mediocre pay is not enough to pay all of the bills.  It is definitely not enough to pay for unexpected situations, such as medical emergencies or repairs on [...]

What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?                                                             -Luke 11:11-12 A father is supposed to protect and provide for his family.  In fact, Sigmund Freud stated that during childhood, a father’s provision is essential.  Some may believe that this is controversial.  However, according to recent studies, this notion is a scientific fact.   Actually, a former Jacinto City little league president and coach, tried to provide for his beloved son, but his efforts took a turn for the worse.  Christopher Vasquez’s four-year-old son had a liver transplant.  As a result, the boy’s mother had to stop [...]

For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.                                                                         Luke 8:17 They were popular young men, and they had their entire futures ahead of them.  All of their lives, they worked hard to make their families proud.  The young men worked hard and excelled in school.  Moreover, they worked hard and excelled on the football fields.  In fact, they worked so hard that they both received scholarships to attend Sacred Heart University.  Finally, their dreams had manifested.  Finally, they made it…they made it…At least, that is what they thought until that dreadful night…that dreadful night when everything came to an end.  All of their dreams, [...]

Whether or not the possession of drugs is for personal use or the intent to sell, drug possession is a serious offense.  Regardless of the consequences, this continues to be a growing epidemic.  In fact, people are desperate and unable to locate employment.  They lack the education and/or skills to land that perfectly paying job.  Moreover, they become tired of the everyday pressures of life.  As a result, they seek what they feel may be an easy solution to their numerous problems…the possession of illegal substances…marijuana…heroin…cocaine, etc.  Despite the personal problems that drug users or drug sellers may possess, law enforcers must hold them accountable.  If truth be told, those convicted of drug possession can face up to 20 years [...]

The problem with Drinking and Driving is… the Mourning after…                                                                 -Anonymous   Undoubtedly, college students drink and drive.  In fact, research has shown that approximately 1,825 college students die from alcohol-related injuries, annually.  Of course, this includes automobile crashes.  Moreover, assaults increase when students drink.  This includes, but is not limited to, alcohol-related sexual assault or date rape.    “It was just another day.  No one special came.  Nothing unusual happened.  The evening was the same.  Just an ordinary day…  And then the telephone rang.  From that moment on forever…everything was changed.”                                                                                                                                 - Richard A. Dew, MD A high percentage of injuries and fatalities occur when students decide to drive while intoxicated Consider the following real life story [...]

19 Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; 20 for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body. (1Co 6:19-20 ASV) Undoubtedly, the Bible teaches us to preserve life. In 1 Corinthians 6:19, the Bible teaches us that our bodies are not our own. Instead, these precious vessels belong to God. Our bodies are His property. As a result, we must protect our bodies against all harm and danger. Not only does the Bible command us to preserve our own lives, but we are also responsible for preserving the lives of others. According to [...]

Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever done something that you regretted and as a result, you were constantly reminded of the mistake by being denied certain privileges or opportunities over and over again? I have actually worked with clients that told me that they made a mistake, were arrested, and now they believe that their lives are over because of one poor decision…one mistake. Moreover, the clients stated that they were arrested but not convicted. Regardless, the arrests had a profound effect on each person. Specifically, the arrests affected employment, housing, loans, etc. Nevertheless, an expungement can help to rectify the long-term effects that arrests can have on individuals. You may believe that an arrest has destroyed [...]