Marijuana in not legal in the state, and it is also illegal federally. How does that apply to people who do use marijuana when it is legal? What happens if you're caught in a state where it isn't? Will you face federal or state charges?Marijuana is a Schedule I drug,...
Drug Crimes
You have a right to Fourth Amendment protections
The Fourth Amendment of the United States protects people from unreasonable searches by the government. This protects you in your home, on your property, in your vehicle and in your business. It protects you when you're walking alone, and it protects you during...
Addiction crisis fuel: How the VA played a part
When you come back from battle with wounds that are painful and disabling, the last thing you want is to be left in pain. The way the VA hospitals handled this was by giving out opioids, which are now known to be highly addictive pain medications.There are around...
Fighting marijuana charges within a changing legal landscape
Marijuana is not looked at in the way it once was. It's important to realize that it's still illegal in many states, Virginia included. Despite that, arrests are not as common as they once were.Even though many officers look the other way for minor marijuana...
Pseudoephedrine: What you should know about possession
In 2006, products containing ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine and pseudoephedrine were restricted on the market. The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 bans the sale of any over-the-counter cold medicines that contain pseudoephedrine. If you want to purchase...
You can fight drug charges like DUIDs
Drug charges impact your life significantly, and if you're caught driving while drugs are in your bloodstream and affecting your abilities, they may not be the only charges you face. If you drive while under the influence of drugs, you could face a DUI along with...
Statistics could show racial bias in stash-house stings
How would you feel if you knew your home could be invaded by the police just because you were black, Asian or Muslim? How would you feel if you were subjected to bias on a daily basis? You'd probably want someone to do something about it. Statistics made their way to...
Why certain drugs are controlled: What makes a drug illegal?
Drug charges are not something you want to have to deal with. You face heavy fines and penalties along with possible jail time or a prison sentence. Depending on the situation, you could end up with misdemeanor or felony charges.Not all drugs are subject to laws to...
What does the law consider to be drug paraphernalia?
Drug paraphernalia charges are some of the most complicated, because there are so many things that can be considered both paraphernalia and normal items. For example, you could smoke marijuana with a bong but also have one for display purposes or to smoke tobacco. You...
Facing charges of marijuana? You have a right to a defense
The possession of marijuana is unlawful in Virginia unless it is obtained with a valid prescription. As someone with an injury but no medical marijuana card, it's important that you go through the proper channels to obtain the drug. If you don't, you could face drug...