Prescription drugs can have some of the same effects as illicit drugs, which is why Maryland regulates prescription medications. If law enforcement catches someone without a valid prescription possessing controlled medications, the person with the drugs can face...
The laws of Maryland and the federal government recognize no acceptable reason for you to possess heroin. The Drug Enforcement Administration classifies this narcotic as a Schedule I substance highly prone to abuse and lacking medicinal value. This designation...
Maryland has joined other states in reducing the criminal penalties for marijuana and allowing its recreational use. The legislature, at the very end of its session in April, also passed a bill that would likely reduce prosecutions for drug charges by prohibiting...
If you were arrested and accused of selling drugs, you likely know that you could potentially be in a lot of trouble. The penalties for a drug distribution conviction include fines and prison time. The harshness of these penalties depends in part on where you were...
As you’ve likely heard, Maryland voters recently passed a ballot measure resulting in big changes in Maryland’s marijuana laws. With these changes, Maryland will become the 21st state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Decriminalizing marijuana possession...
Many suspected felons in Maryland keep a sharp eye out for police officers, and they are not hesitant about attempting to escape. Unhappily for them, the escape effort rarely succeeds. In a recent trial in Baltimore, the defendant had unsuccessfully attempted to...
Maryland law recognizes two different drunk driving offenses. They are driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI). A DUI can be issued if you are driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more. A DWI is issued if you are...
Because of their addictive tendencies and the high potential for abuse, certain substances are regulated by state and federal governments. The Controlled Substances Act was enacted in 1970 and designates controlled substances into five separate categories. This list...
You might have made a mistake and committed a crime. After all, the outcome can have a significant impact on your life and that of your family. But it’s critical to understand that being charged with a crime is not the same thing as being convicted of a crime. When it...
You might have made a mistake and committed a crime. The outcome can have a significant impact on your life and that of your family. But it’s critical to understand that being charged with a crime is not the same thing as being convicted of a crime. When it comes to...