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The heroin epidemic is one that can't be denied. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system is much more geared toward punishing adults who are addicted to this drug than it is to helping them to address the underlying addiction that is forcing them to continue using...
Many people assume that all drug charges are the result of illegal drugs, but it is possible to face drug charges in connection with prescription drugs. When a doctor writes a prescription, many factors, including the patient's age, weight and condition, are all...
Many drugs are divided into specific schedules that are included in the Controlled Substances Act. This law was implemented in 1970 by President Richard Nixon in an effort to make the hundreds of drug laws on the books easier to keep track of. As a result of the CSA,...
We recently discussed how a drug conviction can impact your eligibility for federal financial aid. This educational roadblock can have an impact on your career possibilities, but so can the fact that you have a drug conviction on your record. Many employers do...
There are many ways that a drug conviction can impact your future. One of these has to do with getting financial aid after the conviction. You might find that you have to take some extra steps if you are trying to get federal student aid. There are a few factors that...
Many different charges related to drugs can come out of a criminal investigation. One of the charges possible can occur without any drugs actually being present. This is a drug paraphernalia charge, which can come based only on the objects that are in your possession....
Illegal drug usage can lead to criminal charges, but there are times when all a person needs is help to kick an addiction. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system is geared more toward punishment and less toward help in these matters. If you are facing a drug...
Not all criminal charges are created equally. In fact, even when you only consider drug charges, you will come to notice that there are very different charges and penalties for different crimes. This is something that can make coming up with a defense against drug...
You might hear people who are facing criminal charges say that they will make their case to the jury. This concept is one that is supported by the United States Constitution. The Sixth Amendment sets the right of a person who is facing at least six months in prison to...
Drug convictions can have quite a few collateral consequences for those who wind up convicted. It is imperative to think carefully about how a conviction might impact you as you are making decisions about the course of your defense. Many people don't realize that they...
