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...
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Know your rights when police want to conduct a search
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Aug 16, 2019 | Drug Charges
Many people have heard about police officers coming to search a home or business. If you are ever faced with this situation, you need to know about your constitutional rights. According to the Fourth Amendment, you have very specific rights when the police want to...
Penalties are harsh for drug charges
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 22, 2019 | Drug Charges
Controlled substances must be treated very carefully. The laws in Maryland don't leave any room for having them in your possession or acting with them illegally without facing very strict penalties. The state uses a schedule system that takes the propensity for abuse...
Circumstances can matter in drug paraphernalia cases
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jul 5, 2019 | Drug Charges
People who are using drugs sometimes often need various types of "paraphernalia" to accomplish their goals. This is something that they might not think much about, but it is something that can lead to criminal charges. It is possible to face criminal charges based...
Marijuana charges can still occur in Maryland
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jun 7, 2019 | Drug Charges
Marijuana is partially decriminalized in Maryland. However, this doesn't mean that there is now carte blanche when it comes to this drug. The decriminalization impacts possession charges; however, it doesn't cover higher quantities of drugs. The laws don't also...
Think carefully about the options you have for a drug charge
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | May 17, 2019 | Drug Charges
Drug charges present a few unique problems for the defendants. One of the most common things that these defendants have to deal with is the fact that they have to try to detox from the drugs they were on while they are incarcerated.Another problem is that their family...
Criminal charges come with considerable expenses
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Apr 19, 2019 | Drug Charges
Drug charges have significant impacts on the defendant, not only if there is a conviction but also when the charges are still pending. Many people don't think about how having to go to court is going to affect their life. One of the primary ways that this will affect...
Drug defense strategies have to factor in the type of charge
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Mar 14, 2019 | Drug Charges
Drug charges are serious matters that must be handled in the most appropriate manner for the case at hand. When you are the one who is facing the charge, you have to think carefully about what you are going to do. One thing that you have to do is to consider the...
Jury trials aren’t guaranteed to all in this country
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Feb 21, 2019 | Drug Charges
People who are facing criminal charges, including those for drug-related crimes, might have their case resolved through a jury trial. This means that the prosecution and the defense both present their cases so the jurors can determine whether the person is guilty or...
Know the specifics of the drug charges you are facing in Maryland
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Jan 18, 2019 | Drug Charges
Many factors come into the picture when you are fighting a drug charge. Not only do you have to think about the sentences you face, but you also have to consider how the charge can impact your future. There are times when this one case can change everything in your...