Court-mandated rehab is a program that sends defendants facing drug charges to a treatment facility instead of jail. The state uses this method to help individuals beat addiction, lower repeat offenses and promote long-term recovery. Some question the value of this...
Drug Crime Defense
What you should know about accidental possession of fentanyl
New Hampshire has been grappling with a significant opioid crisis, particularly concerning the potent synthetic opioid known as fentanyl. There is no doubt that New Hampshire has a serious fentanyl problem. Understanding what this means for someone who accidentally...
Does one drug crime lead to another?
Recidivism occurs when a person commits a crime after finishing a sentence for another crime. The goal of the criminal justice system is to prevent this from happening. However, it is failing. This is especially true for those convicted of drug crimes. They have a...
How can drug charges affect college students?
Though drug charges do not have any age restrictions, young adults can be particularly at risk. College, a time of exploration and identity finding, is often the first time that young adults experiment with drug use. Recent data shows that 10% of college students in...
Not all criminal cases are eligible for a jury trial
One of the fundamental rights of a person who is charged with a crime is that they can have a jury trial. What some people might not realize is that this doesn't necessarily apply to everyone. There are some cases in which a defendant might not be able to have one,...
Your drug defense must be based on facts
A drug crime defense, like all defenses, must be based on facts. How you present those might be the key to your defense. When you have this type of charge, you have to look at what you might be able to do for the defense because your options will depend largely on the...
Careers can be impacted by drug charges
With the prevalence of drugs these days, some people think that criminal charges related to them are minor. This isn't at all the case. You can't fall into the habit of thinking that you are able to ignore these charges. Instead, it is time for you to get started on...
Drug charges must be taken seriously
Drug crimes are becoming perceived as less serious than they used to be. This doesn't mean that you should treat them as minor issues. They can have very big impacts on your life if you are caught and have to face charges for them. In some cases, there is a chance...
Think about drug charge defenses before you head to court
Drug charges, including those for selling, can have negative impacts on your life. It is imperative that you take the time to learn about the options that you have when you are facing them. These can vary greatly and must be decided by looking at the circumstances of...
Focus on rebuilding your life after a drug possession charge
People who are addicted to drugs have a hard road to travel. Sometimes, they end up having to make some difficult life decisions. They might wind up in jail on drug possession charges. These should be taken very seriously, even though some people think of these as...
