Drug Charges

If police officers suspect a driver of intoxication, they may immediately begin gathering evidence. Police officers on traffic patrol may follow a motorist to record video footage of them driving poorly. They may ask very specific questions about the driver's conduct...

Maryland is one of the states that has legalized recreational marijuana. This means that you don’t have to have a medical card to use it. It is not illegal to possess small amounts of marijuana for personal, recreational use. In many ways, this means that marijuana is...

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a plant known for its psychoactive properties. In Maryland, cannabis has been legal for medicinal use since 2014. Since July 1, 2023, recreational use has been legal as well. Adults aged 21 and above can possess, use and even...

People dealing with substance abuse issues or involved in the unregulated drug trade often underestimate their risk of prosecution. Individuals who share their medication or sell substances on the unregulated market are at legal risk. If they get caught in the act or...

Social attitudes about drug use have changed in recent years, but there is still an alarming amount of stigma holding back those dealing with addiction. People tend to judge those dealing with substance abuse disorders. They can be even more judgmental toward those...

The punishment for selling cocaine in Maryland can be severe. For those accused of this offense, the weight of the situation is heavy and can be overwhelming.   Understanding the charges and the potential punishment for drug-related charges is crucial at this...

People who are facing drug charges can sometimes have additional charges added to the ones directly related to the drugs. Some of these have to do with drug paraphernalia, which involves things that are used to manufacture, package, sell or use drugs.  There are some...

Maryland prosecutors can be very aggressive when enforcing state statutes. It is standard practice to bring the most serious charges possible. A single arrest could result in multiple charges in some cases. People expecting to face a misdemeanor possession offense...

Anyone facing drug charges in Maryland may hear about drug courts. This is an alternative to traditional criminal sentencing for some of these cases. These courts are designed to address the issue of substance abuse, which is often the underlying primary concern for...

If you face drug charges, one of the first things you might do is learn about the legal penalties you could face if you accept the charges or a court finds you guilty. However, many people make the mistake of only considering these. They decide that they can handle...