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You have certain rights during an interaction with the police that protect you from misconduct. There are federal laws and court precedent to help strengthen the basic protections provided by the Constitution. However, police officers still try to get around those...
If you are a doctor, you have seen the effects of the opioid crisis first hand. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) estimates that in 2019 around 10 million people misused opioids. Wherever there is demand for a drug, someone is looking to supply...
Prescription drugs improve the quality of life for a large segment of our society. These drugs provide help battle physical and mental illness or help in other specific ways. Because of these benefits, those who have prescriptions may be tempted to "share" their...
Drug charges pose a significant threat to your future. Not only do you face the very real possibility of long-term incarceration, but a conviction can also cause irreparable damage to your reputation and leave you with a criminal record that will be nearly impossible...
Someone in Maryland in the unlawful possession of a controlled substance can face serious penalties, depending on whether it is a “hard” drug or whether the accused intends to distribute the drug. The following is a brief overview of drug possession and distribution...
One of the most important Fourth Amendment rights is protection from warrantless police searches in our homes. But a community caretaking exception gives the police the ability to conduct warrantless searches in some cases. The US Supreme Court heard argument in late...
Someone arrested for drug possession could face serious charges in Maryland. When the charges include "possession with intent to distribute," the accused could look at a harsh sentence. Charges might be on the state or federal level although the elements necessary to...
A major downturn in the number of people getting arrested for low-level drug offenses in Maryland would seem to be good news for those worried about overcrowded jails and the effects of a criminal record on an individual's life. But a consequence of this trend could...
Police are empowered to seek drugs as part of drug violation charges in some cases but not in all others. In general, law enforcement officers hold to the doctrine of probable cause when they are seeking evidence or entering private property. This means that police...
Although people would rather not think this way, drug problems are possible for anyone. Some use controlled substances as a source of relief from the problems of youth. Others receive prescription medications and cannot seem to stop using them after they are no longer...
