Drug Charges

Charges involving drug distribution usually lead to substantial penalties. A conviction for distributing about a pound of cocaine in Maryland could mean thousands of dollars in fines and decades of imprisonment. With so much at stake, it is unwise to dismiss any...

It is safe to say everyone becomes alarmed when members of law enforcement come knocking on the door. You don’t know if you are in trouble or if the visit involves someone you love. If cops come to your home, they are probably looking for something. In drug...

Maryland's controlled substance laws are designed to reduce the abuse and subsequent harm associated with the use of certain medications, drugs and narcotics. There are different schedules for controlled dangerous substances based on the drug’s accepted medical use...

Drug charges in Maryland are taken seriously. If you are convicted of selling drugs, you can face significant penalties. The specific penalties depend on the type and amount you are caught with.  Recently, Maryland residents voted to legalize some amounts of cannabis...

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a profound impact on a student's academic success. Those who do not receive diagnosis and treatments may struggle to follow classroom instructions and won't do as well as...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...