Drug possession often seems like a straightforward charge. You were found with drugs, and you got arrested. While the police will try to convince you that there’s little you can do, the truth is, being arrested for drug possession is more complicated. Whether you’re...
Drug Charges
It’s illegal to share prescription medications
Millions of people in the United States use prescription medications every day, while many more use them after specific medical procedures. In order to get these medications, they first have to get a prescription from the doctor and then bring that to a pharmacy so...
Can you still go to jail for marijuana in California?
California has long allowed for the use of medicinal marijuana, but recreational marijuana has also been permitted in recent years. This isn't exclusive to California. It has happened in numerous states and is likely to eventually happen almost everywhere. Public...
What is drug trafficking? (Hint: It’s probably not what you think.)
When you think of drug trafficking and drug traffickers, images of Breaking Bad or huge, dangerous cartels probably come to mind. In reality, you may be looking at a drug trafficker every time you look in the mirror – without even realizing it. While cartels, meth...
Can prescription drug possession lead to charges?
Many people believe that prescription drug use is safe, and they think that because a medical provider ordered the medications, they cannot be harmful. The reality is that these drugs are controlled because they’re not safe enough to be sold over the counter. They are...