Drug Charges

For decades, the scent of marijuana was the primary tool Maryland police used to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant. However, the legal landscape in Maryland shifted significantly with legalization of medical and recreational cannabis in the state. Because...

Maryland drug laws can be strict and punishing, and charges vary depending on the substance involved. If an officer arrests you because they suspect you are using, carrying or distributing drugs, always remember that you are not automatically guilty. In Maryland, you...

Officers in Maryland often arrest people based on what they can reasonably prove at the moment. They often do this by connecting their observations with potential crimes, helping them determine whether an arrest or a search is necessary. For an officer to accomplish...

A guest, family member or spouse might bring drugs into your home. While police generally need a lawful basis to conduct a search, you cannot rule out the possibility it might happen to you. Officers may search your house for drugs if they have probable cause to do...

A felony drug charge for possession with the intent to distribute (PWID) can feel like a door slamming shut on your future. In Maryland, the courts treat this with significantly harsher penalties than simple possession. Besides jail time and fines, your career can...

Drug distribution charges often depend on physical evidence. Prosecutors rely on drugs, packaging materials, cash, phones or statements gathered during police searches. How officers obtain that evidence matters. When police violate constitutional rules, the court may...

You may not think much about the messages you send online, but social media can shape a drug distribution case in Maryland. Prosecutors look for anything that suggests intent to sell rather than simple possession. Understanding how your online activity fits into a...

When police discover drugs in a home with multiple residents, confusion quickly follows. Maryland law doesn’t automatically assume everyone is responsible, but anyone living there might still face investigation or possible charges. Understanding how possession works...

If you are facing drug charges, you certainly may have questions about your potential sentence. Often, it depends on whether you have a record of such offenses in the past. The sentences will escalate for subsequent convictions, so a second or third offense is going...

Picture this scenario: You’ve just returned from your annual Friendsgiving shindig and are taking advantage of your roommate’s trip home to see their folks. You’ve got the game on and popped the top on a cold one. Suddenly, you hear a heavy thud on the door. It’s the...