The ever-evolving landscape of marijuana regulation has spawned considerable debate among Maryland residents. A common question that often arises is whether marijuana possession in the state is a crime and if it is, the legal consequences associated with it. Whether...
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Drugs Can Land College Students In Legal Trouble
For many college students, coffee is the strongest drug they will ever use during their time in higher education. However, college also gives many students a sense of freedom and ability to try new things that they otherwise wouldn’t be able to do back home. Many...
Penalties For Selling Drugs On School Premises
The drug crisis has gripped Maryland’s youth, luring users as young as 12 years old. Not only does the presence of drugs distract students from learning or hurt their future, but it can also endanger their lives. As a result, harsh consequences await those who...
How does Maryland penalize methamphetamine possession?
Methamphetamine is a relatively popular stimulant drug that is notorious for being highly addictive. People who try it even once may find themselves struggling with chemical dependence and at risk of criminal prosecution. Maryland police officers will arrest anyone...
How an illegal traffic stop impacts your drug case
Many drug distribution charges are levied after law enforcement initiates a traffic stop and discovers narcotics in the vehicle that’s been pulled over. If that happened to you, then you might feel like there’s no way to beat the prosecution. But that isn’t...
How can you fight drug possession charges?
When medical providers overprescribe habit-forming medicines, it can lead to patient drug dependency. Unfortunately, some people who can no longer access prescription drugs legally may illegally obtain the substance they depend on or substitute an illegal drug that...
Can you leave Maryland with legal marijuana?
Maryland has recently joined the list of states with legal recreational marijuana. There are still plenty of laws around marijuana use. People have to be 21 years old, for instance, and they can only buy from a licensed distributor within the state. There are also...
2 examples of constructive drug possession
Possession, manufacture or distribution of illicit drugs can lead to drug possession charges, fines and incarceration. Penalties may worsen depending on the schedule or severity of drugs. Many people know others who may use drugs, whether they are illicit or...
Even a little fentanyl could lead to Maryland trafficking charges
The creation of fentanyl was a major medical breakthrough. When compared with traditional opioid medications like morphine and codeine, opiates like fentanyl are stronger, cheaper to manufacture and easier to reliably supply to medical facilities. Fentanyl has made...
The amount of drugs in your possession may exacerbate charges
Apart from cannabis, any other controlled substance is illegal in Maryland. However, illicit drug use remains high in the state. Therefore, carrying any type of controlled substance, even for personal use, may result in possession charges. Harsher penalties may apply...