Just over a decade ago, marijuana was only legal for medical purposes in a handful of states. Now, most states allow some degree of medical use, and a growing group of states with full adult recreational legalization. On July 1 of this year, Virginia will join the...

With the relaxed attitude that many people have developed toward marijuana and other "soft" drugs, it's easy to fool yourself into believing that a drug possession charge or charges for dealing drugs aren't that serious. Don't count on it. A drug-related criminal...

Many people don’t think of prescription drugs when they think about drug crimes. This misconception can lead to serious issues for some who don’t think about how misuse of these medications might constitute a criminal action. These charges can lead to serious life...

People usually associate an impaired driving charge with alcohol, but it’s also possible to face this charge if you’re impaired by drugs. There are many considerations for this so it’s imperative that anyone who is taking any types of drugs has a good understanding of...

Many people mistakenly believe that racking up a misdemeanor conviction is not that big of a deal, especially if they never had to serve any time. They may eagerly jump at the plea bargains offered by the prosecution and plead guilty without ever really considering...

If you are a criminal defendant in Virginia facing a drug charge, you should be aware that flawed roadside drug tests have resulted in numerous defendants having their convictions tossed. If the police arrested you on the basis of this test being administered to a...

The college experience has a reputation. People often think of parties where alcohol is readily available, even though no one at the party is legally old enough to drink. They think of students who never used drugs in high school deciding to experiment and try new...

In this country, the authorities are only supposed to perform stops and searches when they have a valid reason to do so. It’s your Constitutional right to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures, after all. That means that if the police see you run a red light...

Virginia is one of many states that has already legalized medical marijuana for certain patients. Now, however, it joins a growing movement to largely decriminalize possession of small amounts of the drug completely. Lawmakers have passed legislation decriminalizing...