Drug Charges

In the United States, we have the right to privacy, but this right also comes with a limit and, in certain circumstances, a person must give up their privacy when law officials are involved. Police officers have the authority to conduct searches and seizures if there...

All states in the U.S. have laws governing the possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS). Louisiana law divides CDS into five Schedules with Schedule 1 being the most dangerous and Schedule 5 being the least dangerous. A conviction of possession of CDS can...

Getting convicted of a crime can lead to several potential outcomes. You might face jail time and hefty fines along with other smaller punishments as well. However, sometimes judges might consider sending you back into the community. A probation sentence releases the...

A minor found in possession of alcohol or drugs, regardless of whether they had consumed the substance or not, can be charged with violation of MIP laws. Minor in possession laws were created by state governments to educate minors of the dangers of drinking and...

The year 1970 saw the President Richard Nixon pass the Controlled Substances Act. This was an effort to keep the country's drug problems under control. The Controlled Substances Act is a federal U.S. drug policy according to which the production, import, ownership,...

A felony DUI is the most serious type of drug charge. Although most states recognize DUI charges as misdemeanors, there are cases in which prosecution pushes for felony charges. Felony DUI charges could lead to severe consequences for the defendant. Charging someone...

A drug paraphernalia charge is applied when someone is caught with special items that may be used to manufacture drugs. Although drugs like methamphetamine and heroin are illegal, they are still being manufactured. The government uses the drug paraphernalia law to...

Federal and state laws prohibit the cultivation and manufacturing of illegal substances. If you are involved in the production of drugs, you will be charged with a felony. If you are found guilty, there could be hefty fines as well as several years in prison. The type...

Being charged with drug possession is a scary prospect, but the right defense strategy can help you avoid serious punishment. Defense attorneys try to pressure the prosecution by putting the onus on them to prove all allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense...

Drug problems are on the rise in the United States, and the government has implemented strict measures to control this issue. Drug laws in the U.S. penalize anyone who is involved in the production, transportation or selling of banned substances. The punishment...