Maryland is one of many states that has relaxed laws around the usage of marijuana. Currently, marijuana for medical use is legal and the possession of small amounts is no longer a criminal act. However, the usage, distribution or possession of larger amounts is still...
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Drug charges for man accused of growing marijuana
Many people assume that because marijuana possession is legal in many parts of the country that having some is not a big deal. Unfortunately, in many places it is still against the law to grow or possess marijuana. In Maryland, certain people can use marijuana for...
Adult Drug Court gives hope to those charged with drug crimes
Drug addiction is all too common in this country. Contrary to what some may think, it is not some moral failing, but a disease that can wreak havoc in multiple areas of a person’s life. Some people may even face arrest for drug crimes related to their addiction, and...
Man arrested for multiple offenses, including drug charges
The recent arrest of a man here in Maryland for multiple offenses, including marijuana possession, may have a profound impact upon his life. Many people in this country have been arrested for various crimes relating to drug usage or distribution. However, just because...
High school teacher pleads guilty to drug charges
People often fail to understand just how large of an impact an arrest and conviction can have on their lives. This remains true no matter what kind of crime is involved, though certain charges may have more of an effect on a specific type of person’s life. Take the...
State senator says drug charges don’t have to be the end
Some people who commit crimes may do so out of desperation or because it’s simply the situation that they find themselves in. Regardless of the reason, it can have a serious impact on the rest of their lives. Drug charges in particular, have the potential to...
Man facing multiple drug charges after gas station arrest
Those arrested for drug-related crimes are often judged on that one event in their life. This is unfair, as there are numerous factors that often lead into this type of arrest and there are certainly also cases where someone is falsely accused. Still, those facing...
How are Maryland’s traditional courts different from drug ones?
Maryland is one of many states that offers drug defendants an opportunity to have their case adjudicated via either the traditional or drug court system. Defendants wishing to participate in the latter meet certain eligibility requirements to do so. There are various...
Drug addiction can lead to repeated criminal activity
People who are facing a drug charge often need to get help for an underlying addiction -- but the criminal justice system in the United States isn't really equipped to handle that. Instead, the courts focus heavily on punishments. While this does impose consequences...
Drug addiction is incredibly common
In many cases, serious drug charges simply stem from the fact that someone is addicted to the substance in question. They cannot break that habit or that addiction on their own. As a result, they do things that they know break the laws at the state or federal level,...
