Drug Crimes

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...

Marijuana possession became legal in Virginia on July 1, 2021. In addition to medical marijuana being available, you can now purchase it for recreational use. There are, however, some caveats to the law. Just like with alcohol use, a person must be 21 or over to...

Cocaine remains an illegal substance in all American states and is a popular recreational drug among college students and others. If you get caught with cocaine in your possession, you can expect a swift response on the part of law enforcement. Prosecutors serving the...

They say that crime doesn’t pay, but when it comes to confidential informants it does. Confidential informants are not employed by law enforcement, but they are paid. A confidential informant is a citizen that is paid by law enforcement to help make cases against...

Many college students smoke marijuana recreationally. You may not, but odds are that you know quite a few people who do. It is one of the most common drugs on campuses across America, after alcohol.  If you’re around these individuals, could you theoretically get...

If you've been charged with a drug crime, could "drug court" offer you an unexpected solution to your problems? Local officials established the Harrison-Rockingham Drug Treatment Court in Dec. 2017. Many defendants convicted of drug-related offenses often faced...

You’re young and -- now that you’re no longer living at home -- you’re excited about your newfound sense of agency and freedom. All that freedom can be lost in an instant, however, if the police end up inside the apartment or house you share with your roommates and...

Anything you ingest tends to stay in your body for longer than you may realize. For instance, food doesn’t completely move through your digestive tract for a full 36 hours. But what if you have used some sort of drug or substance? The effects may wear off after just a...

A man in Virginia was convicted of multiple charges that stemmed from fleeing from authorities. In July 2019, the man tried to flee Carroll County when he learned that he was being pursued by authorities. He was eventually arrested after leading the police on a...