If the police knock at your door, your instinct might be to run if you have something to hide or to open it if you do not. Neither is advisable. Running could lead to a potentially dangerous chase. Opening it gives the officers the chance to gather evidence that could...
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Drug Charges
Can you face charges for something in your car that is not yours?
If the police stop you and find something illegal in your car, they will probably assume it is yours. After all, why would you risk getting arrested for something that is not yours? There are, of course, many reasons you might have something illegal belonging to...
Will you be arrested if you report someone overdosing?
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...
Why might doctors and pharmacists face drug charges?
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...
Should you worry if your child is using study drugs?
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...
What drugs do college students use?
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...
Can the Maryland police arrest you over hidden drugs in your car?
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...
Will recreational marijuana ever become legal in Maryland?
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 and drug charges in Maryland
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...
Prescription pain pills all too often lead to heroin abuse
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...
