Heroin addiction is a very serious matter that must be addressed quickly. The issue with it is that most addicts aren't willing to get help. Unfortunately, they might not be able to make this decision on their own if they face criminal charges. For one thing, they...
Types of drug charges vary based on circumstances
People who use or sell drugs have a variety of criminal charges that they could face in connection with those activities. It is necessary to think carefully about these matters if you are involved in drug activities since there is a chance that you will eventually...
Explore defense options for drug charges
People who are addicted to drugs often focus on where they can get their next hit, but they don't think too much about what will happen if they get caught. This can mean that they are facing some very serious charges that can range from possession charges up to...
Interrogations have specific requirements
There are many questions that come up when people are thinking about interactions with police officers. Some of these center around the behavior of the law enforcement officials during an interrogation. In some cases, the question is about what constitutes an...
Steps at the beginning of a criminal matter
Being charged with a drug crime starts a process that you will have to work through as you try to find a resolution to your case. For some defendants, this will end with a plea deal and others will go through a trial. Knowing some of the basic information about each...
Drug cases can sometimes come with asset seizure
People who live in this country have specific rights that are guaranteed by the United States Constitution. One of these is the Fourth Amendment right to not have to endure unreasonable seizures and searches. Another is the Eighth Amendment right to not have to pay...
What you should know if you’re facing drug paraphernalia charges
Drug charges are serious matters, but some people think that drug paraphernalia charges aren't as serious. To face drug paraphernalia charges, people don't have to be caught with illegal drugs in their possession.Under the law, drug paraphernalia is anything that is...
Drug cases aren’t as minor as some might think
Drug charges of all types are serious matters that you must address quickly. The issue with some of these is that the defendants don't think of them as anything serious. They aren't thinking about how these charges can impact their career and life. This mistake can...
Laws take a harsh stance against deadly drugs used illegally
Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed. Each year from 2013 through 2016, the number of overdoses involving fentanyl grew by around 113 percent. This massive jump is one of the reasons why...
Drug addiction often requires help for the user
Some people don't see why police arrest people for drug usage. After all, if they are adults, they should be able to use drugs if they feel the need. While this is true, the law says that possession of illegal drugs is a punishable offense. If you are facing this type...
