Drug Crimes

Heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive drug that many people associate with hardened criminals and bad personal decisions. The social stigma leads to a lot of judgment, rather than support, for those dealing with addiction or drug-related criminal charges. ...

In 2014, Colorado made history by becoming the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. The government's main reason was to tax and regulate a widely consumed drug while driving out traffickers and dealers in the process. This move has either worked as intended...

You should know that if you are prescribed a medication, then that medication is specifically for you. If you don’t need it, then you should return it to the pharmacy or dispose of it properly. If you decide to share your medications with another person, then you...

Entrapment arises when law enforcement lures you to commit a crime you would have otherwise not committed in order to prosecute you. It is a habit broadly discouraged in the judicial system since it is considered an abuse of the court process. Depending on the...

Maybe you have a pool or are an artist. Perhaps you just like to work on your classic car in your spare time. You may handle various chemicals while pursuing your passions without considering their other uses.  Unfortunately, when you dispose of the chemicals or their...

When people think about drug trafficking or distribution, they typically envision shadowy dealers moving large quantities of drugs covertly. People also believe only drug network or cartel members ever get arrested on drug trafficking charges. Unfortunately, believing...

Selling prescription medications to others without the legal licensing to do so is against the law. If you are someone who happens to have a bottle of opioid medications or other restricted substances, don’t think about selling them or even giving them away. Doing so...

You’re driving home for a break from college when you get pulled over. You know you were speeding, and you regret it, but you think it’s just going to be a five-minute delay and a warning. It’s not a big deal.  But the officer has a dog with them, and the dog alerts...

Are you facing drug charges over possession or trafficking? If so, you need to realize that not all drug crimes are treated the same. Prosecutors will ultimately take into consideration not only the number of drugs that were seized in connection with your case but the...

A so-called “pill mill” is illegal and can result in arrest for the doctor who is prescribing the drugs and medications to his or her patients. These operations are often targeted by the authorities, who claim that they are helping to create an epidemic or simply...