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Drug Charges
Will you face charges over the drugs police found in your car?
Many people find themselves accused of criminal charges because they were too cooperative with the police. When an officer pulled you over for a minor traffic infraction or possibly an issue with your vehicle, you probably thought that cooperating with them would lead...
Will you be allowed to grow marijuana in Maryland?
Marijuana laws are changing in Maryland. A substantial majority have voted for recreational marijuana laws, similar to those found in states like Illinois and Colorado. Maryland already has medical marijuana options, of course, but the new law is going to make it...
What is doctor shopping and why is it against the law?
The drug crimes most are familiar with involve substances that typical Americans cannot access, like cocaine or methamphetamine. However, not all drug crime cases are built on generally unlawful substances. Those alleged to have engaged in doctor shopping to obtain...
Can you bring marijuana to Maryland?
As more and more states legalize marijuana, it becomes easier to get it even in the states where it has not yet been legalized. It feels like it is far closer at hand. People will sometimes take a trip to visit friends or go on vacation, stop in a state where...
Does jail time impact re-arrest rates for young offenders?
In theory, spending time in jail should certainly impact the rate at which young offenders are re-arrested. One would think that the deterrent of knowing they could be arrested would keep people from breaking the law. In this sense, jail time is sometimes viewed as a...
Drug mistakes with serious ramifications
Drug crimes are very serious, of course, and they can lead to long prison terms and hefty fines. In some cases, a conviction of a drug crime can stay on your record for the rest of your life. This can make it difficult to do certain things, such as getting a job or...
Pleading guilty to a drug crime could worsen the underlying cause
Some people face drug charges because they wanted to make money. Whenever the government prohibits the sale or manufacture of certain items, there will always be an unregulated market where people sell such items at a substantial markup, resulting in risky but...
What is a drug schedule and how does it affect a criminal charge?
Drug charges occur when someone is found in possession of illicit drugs. They may even be caught manufacturing and abusing drugs. People may even be charged with constructive possession if they’re found to have some control over a substance that isn’t directly on...
3 constructive possession examples
You believe strongly in the idea that people should "live and let live," as long as they aren't hurting anybody else. With that in mind, you've turned a blind eye to your housemate's drug activities. Maybe they have a heavy habit, or maybe they're dealing. You mind...