When a family member or a relative seems to suffer from the same condition as you, helping is a natural impulse. Sharing prescription drugs, regardless of whether you do so without malice, is not as harmless as many would assume. Prescription drugs aim to treat a...
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Drug Charges
3 factors that decide a drug charge
Drug possession is a serious crime that can hold severe punishments. These punishments can vary depending on a few factors -- including exactly how you are charged. In Maryland, the maximum sentence for a misdemeanor drug possession charge can go up to four years in...
The complexities of traveling with marijuana
Summer is the season of vacations and road trips. People will often fly or drive across the country, taking advantage of the break from school to have family vacations. College students may also take temporary jobs in other states or just spend their summers traveling...
What is the personal use amount for marijuana?
Marijuana use has changed in Maryland, as it has in much of the country. Cannabis products are now legal for recreational use, not just for medical use. In some states, the use of marijuana is not legally permitted for any reason, but more and more states have been...
Can you give cannabis to someone else?
Cannabis laws have been changing in Maryland and across the country. It is now legal for someone in Maryland to possess cannabis for personal use. This is a relatively new law that just came into effect last summer, on July 1 of 2023. It is in contrast to previous...
What is drug paraphernalia?
When some people think of drug charges, they think of those for possession, seeking or trafficking. But, many don’t realize that it’s possible to get into legal trouble for having items commonly associated with drug use. Drug paraphernalia is anything that can be...
How accidentally being in a drug-free zone could mean trouble
In Maryland, drug-free zones are areas with strict penalties for drug-related offenses. These zones are common at or near schools, parks and public housing. Facing drug charges for activity within these zones can lead to severe consequences. Consequences of violating...
Will the proposed rescheduling of marijuana affect its legality?
Our readers may have heard the news that it finally appears that efforts to move marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III may finally be successful. At the urging of the White House, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has announced a proposal to...
The penalties for illegally possessing prescription drugs
It is an offense to possess controlled drugs in Maryland without a valid prescription. You risk serious legal consequences, including jail time, if found guilty. Understanding these penalties can help you grasp the gravity of your situation and respond accordingly....
Can accidental fentanyl exposure lead to drug overdose?
Fentanyl is a type of opioid, which is a depressant for the central nervous system. Accidental exposure to it can happen through skin contact or inhalation. But can an accidental exposure lead to a dangerous drug overdose? Symptoms of an opioid overdose Over 107,000...
