Some criminal charges go through the grand jury. Some criminal charges go through a trial jury. Some criminal charges will go through both. While both a grand jury and a trial jury are part of the criminal justice system, they serve very different purposes. The grand...
Drug Crime Defense
Can I share a prescription with a friend who needs it?
People who have prescription drugs for a condition usually use their medications until they are gone. Some people hang on to these drugs in case they need them in the future. The people who keep prescription drugs might be tempted to share those drugs with other...
Can I get in trouble for getting high off of inhalants?
There are many avenues that people use to get high. While some people turn to drugs like narcotics or cocaine, others choose methods they think are safer. These methods are often just as dangerous as using hardcore drugs, so people who do them must be careful. One way...
Drug charges: From paraphernalia to trafficking
In the previous blog post, the case of the Burger King worker who used code words for drugs was discussed. This interesting case addressed how it is possible to face more than one type of drug charge. In fact, there is a range of drug charges that prosecutors can...
You must treat drug charges as serious matters
Drug charges are often thought of as minor crimes. This would certainly be the case if you are comparing them to murder or rape; however, drug charges are actually very serious because they are associated with time in prison if you are convicted. One interesting thing...
Do you want fries with that? Dealer’s code words crack drug case
It seemed like a sweet arrangement: Instead of confining his drug deals to the back of the restaurant's parking lot like most other dealers, a drug dealer in Epping, New Hampshire, decided to run his business straight from the drive-through of a local Burger King. On...
What are drug trafficking and distribution?
Having to face drug charges mean that you need to get started on a defense right away so that you have time to explore the options that are available. Understanding the charge that you are facing is something that can help you to decide what to do because how you...
Consider some common drug possession defense strategies
Drug charges are often very serious charges. Even if you are facing a possession charge, you are still facing incarceration, fines and other penalties. It is imperative that you understand your defense options for possession charges so that you know what choices you...
Drug charges might be resolved in several different ways
Facing drug crimes is something that is very serious. You could be facing time behind bars, probation, fines, or other penalties. And, those are just the ones that the criminal justice system might impose. You could also be facing consequences at work, trouble finding...
Many criminal defense situations include charges of various types
The reason for a traffic stop in New Hampshire may not always be immediately apparent. Many stops prove rather uneventful, and motorists are sent on their way after officers determine all is well. Other situations may quickly turn from bad to worse, leaving the person...