On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Jul 18, 2020 | Drug Crimes
Possessing small amounts of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Virginia. As of July 1, the penalty for Virginians found to be in possession of an ounce or less of the drug will be a $25 civil fine. Police in the state have enforced marijuana laws rigorously...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Jun 22, 2020 | Drug Crimes
The Virginia court system is serious about combating crime, and the recent 2019 report concerning the state crime rate could mean that local court policies could become more intensified. While there were decreased numbers in certain categories, the number of homicides...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Jun 19, 2020 | Drug Crimes
On June 4, a Virginia man was sentenced to almost four years in prison for his role in heroin distribution in the area. According to law enforcement, the man was part of a Baltimore-based heroin ring. Prosecutors say that, every other day, the man purchased heroin...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Drug Crimes
A pharmacist has admitted to filling prescriptions for controlled substances and then consuming the drugs himself. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced in a June 2 press release that the 34-year-old Tennessee man appeared before a...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Oct 31, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Harrisonburg area residents understand that drug crimes are a serious matter. Those who are arrested for a drug crime can face prison time and fines, along with a ruined reputation. The consequences of a drug crime can affect a person for many years. A Harrisonburg...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Aug 9, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Virginia law enforcement takes drug crimes seriously. These crimes often carry serious penalties, which even as a first-time offense can greatly affect a person’s life. There are many different ways in which drug crimes are prosecuted with even more severe...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Jan 10, 2019 | Drug Crimes
Facing a criminal charge for drug possession can be a terrifying experience not only because criminal charges can carry with them very serious consequences, but also because developing a criminal record can follow a Virginia resident for the rest of their life. In...
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Nov 29, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Laws can change over time as new information emerges concerning the best ways to protect public health and safety. One topic that has received a lot of attention in the national legal spotlight is marijuana and whether it should be considered an illegal substance....
On behalf of Big Valley Law Martin & Hahn, PLLC | Oct 19, 2018 | Drug Crimes
Drug possession charges can have serious and even life-long repercussions on the futures of those who are forced to face them. When Virginia residents are convicted of these crimes they may lose many of the privileges that men and women in free society enjoy as they...
