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...
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Drug Charges
Drug mistakes with serious ramifications
Drug crimes are very serious, of course, and they can lead to long prison terms and hefty fines. In some cases, a conviction of a drug crime can stay on your record for the rest of your life. This can make it difficult to do certain things, such as getting a job or...
Pleading guilty to a drug crime could worsen the underlying cause
Some people face drug charges because they wanted to make money. Whenever the government prohibits the sale or manufacture of certain items, there will always be an unregulated market where people sell such items at a substantial markup, resulting in risky but...
What is a drug schedule and how does it affect a criminal charge?
Drug charges occur when someone is found in possession of illicit drugs. They may even be caught manufacturing and abusing drugs. People may even be charged with constructive possession if they’re found to have some control over a substance that isn’t directly on...
3 constructive possession examples
You believe strongly in the idea that people should "live and let live," as long as they aren't hurting anybody else. With that in mind, you've turned a blind eye to your housemate's drug activities. Maybe they have a heavy habit, or maybe they're dealing. You mind...
2 potential defenses for your prescription drug charge
Prescription drugs are helpful for different illnesses – but they can be harmful when used without guidance. That is why you need a prescription to get them. Using fake identification to obtain drugs, using someone else's medicines or prescriptions, mislabeling...
3 ways college drug offenses will affect your child’s future
The college experience is as much about socialization and networking as it is about academic instruction. The relationships that young adults develop while in college can help them for decades to come in their careers. Some of those relationships will stem from...
Can the police use drones to accuse you of a crime?
The movie Blade Runner 2049 features the authorities using drones to police the state. You only have to look at how military forces use drones in war zones to realize that it is no longer so fantastical. What you might not realize is that the United States police are...
How your experimental nature can lead to worse drug charges
Most people understand Maryland's drug prohibition laws and no it is a legal risk to purchase or consume prohibited drugs. However, especially as awareness of official misinformation about drugs has grown, many people have gone through an experimental phase where they...
What can you do if the police enter your property illegally?
When the police enter your property, they may gain access to information they could use to bring charges against you. They may seize evidence that they will pass to the prosecution to present in court against you. They are allowed to do this when they have your...