As a parent, you have a lot of things that you may be worried about when your child goes to college. Parents often worry about the choices their children are going to make, the social groups they will be involved with and much more. For example, perhaps you have heard...
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What if the police didn’t have a warrant?
Your first experience with a police officer at your door may be them asking to come inside. You can give them your consent if you’d like, but you don’t have to. If they still want to come in without your consent, then they generally need to get a warrant from a judge...
Understanding Virginia’s overdose immunity law
Virginia, like states across the U.S., is dealing with an epidemic of drug overdose deaths – many involving opioids. That’s why we have a law that grants immunity from some drug-related criminal charges to those who get emergency help for themselves or someone else...
How can prescription drugs land you in trouble?
When a doctor writes you a prescription, it is meant to treat a specific illness or condition that you are experiencing. The only person who should be taking the prescription is you. If you share your prescribed medication with anyone else, you are committing a crime....
Are study drugs legal?
If you are a student, you might consider using study drugs to help you stay up into the early hours and cram as much work or study into the nights before exams or assignment deadlines. You might consider it a legitimate way to get the grades you need, as it’s not as...
3 possible defenses to a drug possession charge
You have been charged with drug possession, and it seems like a done deal from your side. After all, the prosecution has the evidence, and the odds are not in your favor. However, with a sound defense strategy, you may avoid a conviction by going against the charges...
Can you be charged with marijuana crimes after legalization?
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...
Drug convictions pose unique challenges for your future
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...
Prescription drugs can lead to criminal charges
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...
What is drug-impaired driving?
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...