Drug Crimes

Getting caught with illegal drugs can be a frightening experience. The legal repercussions can vary greatly depending on whether you're charged with possession or trafficking. Virginia honors clear distinctions between drug possession and drug trafficking. While both...

Virginia has legalized marijuana. It can be purchased for recreational use or medical use at licensed dispensaries. In many ways, buying marijuana is now like buying a bottle of wine. Because you can make these legal purchases in Virginia, you may consider buying the...

Marijuana laws and regulations vary from state to state, and it is essential to understand the legal consequences associated with selling marijuana in any jurisdiction. For example, there are various penalties for selling marijuana in Virginia. In Virginia, the laws...

While most people think college is a continuation of high school, there is more to it. College unveils a world full of opportunities to try and experience new things. It also allows students to explore their options and live independently. Unfortunately, this is where...

College students under pressure to succeed often begin using study drugs, believing it will improve their grades. Since many others on campus freely take these drugs, most feel they are safe and not a serious legal issue. When prescribed by a physician and taken as...

When someone suffers a drug overdose, emergency treatment can mean the difference between life and death. Unfortunately, those who are with a person who appears to be overdosing are often afraid to call for help because they’re in possession of illegal drugs and don’t...

Police officers tend to get a lot of deference in Virginia courts. Prosecutors and juries tend to presume that their procedures and court testimony are always reliable, honest and accurate. But then stories like the following arise that make the public question...

Defendants in the criminal justice system sometimes have a drug addiction to battle with. This can lead them to participate in illegal activities. Because addiction is a mental health condition, these individuals often have trouble breaking the cycle of feeding their...

The Virginia drug courts offer a viable alternative for those accused of drug possession and other nonviolent offenses related to substance abuse. If an individual can connect their crime to addiction and meet all of the other requirements for drug court, they can...

When you think about drug charges, you probably imagine someone being charged for possessing an illegal substance. What you may not imagine is someone being charged for possessing prescription medications. If you have prescription medications that don’t belong to you...