Drug Crimes

The state of Virginia regulates drugs of all types. There are rules in place that concern the use and distribution of prescription drugs and numerous laws against the possession and distribution of prohibited substances as well. Those accused of a drug violation may...

The pressure to succeed academically has led some college students to turn to substances known as study drugs. These are typically prescription medications for treating disorders like ADHD but are misused to enhance concentration and academic performance. While some...

Drug trafficking charges are serious and can severely impact your life. Therefore, if you’ve been charged with drug trafficking, it is essential to take action immediately to strengthen your defense.  Drug trafficking is illegally selling, transporting and...

For non-violent drug offenders, jail time is not always necessary. Some of them will be allowed to use the drug court program. This is a specific program that has been established for these users, and it handles the ramifications of being arrested for something like...

Drug crimes have serious consequences. Virginia's code § 18.2-250 states it's unlawful to knowingly possess drugs unless the substance was obtained from or with a valid prescription of a practitioner while acting within their professional capacity or following an...

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...

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...