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...
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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,...
Controlled substances can lead to criminal charges
Drug charges can stem from a host of situations, so it is imperative to understand exactly what's legal and what isn't. One thing that you have to realize is that there are some instances in which you might face criminal charges for possessing a legal medication.Some...
2 categories of drug possession charges
Drug possession charges are one of the tools that the criminal justice system has in the war on drugs. Unfortunately, this means that many people face them for even small quantities of substances like marijuana and other drugs. If you are in this position, you should...
Bill to legalize marijuana advancing through federal system
Many states are decriminalizing marijuana, but this doesn't mean that it is fully legal. The federal government still has it listed as a Schedule I drug, which means that you can face criminal charges for having it even if it is decriminalized on a state level.On Nov....
Drug use may lead to other criminal activities
Drug charges are serious matters that are often the result of an addiction. What many people don't realize is that these charges can also lead to other legal issues. There is a relationship between drugs and criminal acts of all sorts. This makes it difficult to curb...
Know how drug courts can benefit your life
The Maryland court system has programs open to specifically address some of the more common underlying issues that plague defendants. For people who are facing drug charges, that problem might be drug addiction or another mental health condition. Treating these can...
