If the police find you with illegally obtained prescription drugs or illicit substances, then you could face drug charges. This may have happened after a drug dog was curious about your backpack or after the police lawfully searched your house, apartment or car and...
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Drug Charges
Why do people plead guilty to drug charges?
Drug charges, such as possession, intent to distribute, trafficking, manufacturing and prescription forging, can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and lengthy jail terms. Thus, you need to fight if you are caught with a controlled dangerous substance (CDS). ...
Can a mistake of fact defense help in drug distribution cases?
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...
What if the police come to your home in a drug investigation?
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
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...
The potential penalties for cannabis possession in Maryland
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...
How ADHD medications can lead to someone’s arrest
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...
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...
