Drug Charges

Thousands of people die each year from drug overdoses. Others die or suffer serious harm due to consuming too much alcohol. Frustratingly, people present at the time could have saved many of these lives if they had called the emergency services. Yet many did not...

As a qualified doctor or pharmacist, you are licensed to work with drugs. Medical doctors are licensed to prescribe people drugs, and pharmacists are authorized to hand over the actual drugs in exchange for those prescriptions. The crucial position you hold in the...

Most parents would be proud to find their child studying hard in college. It’s pleasing to see them making good use of the money you pay and trying to build themselves a brighter future. What many parents do not realize is that their kids may be breaking the law in...

If you have a college student, you may be worried that they're using drugs at school. This is a common concern for parents, and it is warranted. Some studies have claimed that up to 49% of college students abuse either prescription or illegal drugs and/or drink...

A Maryland traffic stop can go from basic to stressful in a matter of moments. What starts out as a basic traffic stop because of an issue with your brake lights or a speed slightly over the limit might lead to an arrest and serious criminal charges. Officers are...

It is starting to look like lawmakers in Maryland are ready to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. On Jan 12, 2022, these lawmakers met in Annapolis to discuss legalizing marijuana for recreational use. While it appears that most members of the Senate and the...

College students facing drug charges could be potentially looking at long-term damage to their educational and professional prospects. Here are some considerations for college students who have been charged with drug possession or sale. Public universities vs. private...

Many people struggling with addiction developed a chemical dependence because of their health. They had a serious medical issue or injury, and their doctor prescribed them opioid painkillers. The unfortunate truth is that those who need prescription pain management...

Some terms in the criminal justice system can be confusing. For instance, is drug distribution the same as drug trafficking?  While the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are some slight differences between the two.  How is trafficking different from...

Preventable overdoses in Maryland and around the country claimed more than 93,000 lives in 2020 according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl played a role in about 60% of those deaths. Fentanyl...