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...
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Men with $25,000 worth of marijuana facing drug charges
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Nov 10, 2020 | Drug Charges
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...
Drug charges for man accused of growing marijuana
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Nov 3, 2020 | Drug Charges
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
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Oct 28, 2020 | Drug Charges
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
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Oct 6, 2020 | 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
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 30, 2020 | 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
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 14, 2020 | Drug Charges
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
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Sep 1, 2020 | Drug Charges
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?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Apr 17, 2020 | Drug Charges
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
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Mar 13, 2020 | Drug Charges
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...