Cannabis, Schizophrenia, and the Dominguez Trial | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Carlos Dominguez’s retrial is heating up as prosecutors push for second-degree murder charges, arguing his cannabis use worsened his schizophrenia. The defense counters with expert testimony denying cannabis-induced psychosis. Personal witnesses — including family and ex-partners — paint a portrait of Dominguez’s decline, while a court-appointed psychiatrist diagnoses a moderate cannabis use disorder and traces his deterioration over years. The jury now weighs how drugs shaped his mental state — and whether that changes the verdict. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…