Drug Charges

Many states across the country have made the choice to legalize marijuana. Supporters say that doing so allows the drug to be regulated much like alcohol, but others fear that legalization could create new problems. Maryland recently introduced legislation that would...

Being convicted of any kind of crime can have a negative impact upon a person’s life, but a conviction related to drugs can have far-reaching consequences. The judicial system takes these types of crimes very seriously, and society generally has an unforgiving...

Being accused of committing a crime can change a person’s life exponentially. This may be exacerbated for those accused of crimes that happen in another state from where they live. It can disrupt their life as they may have to travel for court appearances or even be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...