Drug Crimes

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...