Dangerous Drug Law
Healthcare providers in the U.S. write nearly 3 billion prescriptions a year. Many of them involve narcotic medications that are commonly used for pain relief….
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Constructive Possession of a Controlled Substance
Constructive possession of a controlled substance exists where the suspect did not have the drugs in his actual possession, but did have dominion or control over them, knowledge of their presence, and knowledge of what the contraband actually was. To find out more about a constructive possession charge and defenses you could offer, click here.
→ Read MoreDrug Manufacturing Charges And Sentences
Do you have questions about drug manufacturing charges and sentences? We tell you what these crimes involve, what the sentences can be, and about possible defenses. If you’re facing charges related to making drugs or to drug distribution (AKA delivery or sale), learn more here.
→ Read MoreDrug Possession With Intent to Distribute
Possession with intent to distribute drugs, sometimes called possession with intent to sell or possession for sale, involves two basic elements. The first is the drug possession itself. The second is evidence of intent to sell or distribute the illegal substance.
→ Read MoreNew York Criminal Sentencing Guidelines For Drug Possession or Sale
There are specific sentencing guidelines set by the New York state legislature in Albany for drug possession and sale. Those guidelines differ depending upon the amount of drugs found and the type of drug as well. Those arrested for a drug offense may be able to plead to a lesser crime in some situations. A New York legal expert, Elliot Schlissel, explains how sentencing guidelines work for drug crimes.
→ Read MoreWhy is an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal still on my record after two years?
A little over two years ago I was arrested on marijuana charges. Inasmuch as it was my first offense, I received a fine and an adjournment on contemplation of dismissal with the condition being as long as I stayed out of trouble for six months there would
→ Read MoreWhy did the police arrest me for buying drugs instead of the dealer?
Why did the police arrest me for buying drugs instead of the dealer?
→ Read MoreAm I guilty of joint possession if police found drugs in my roommate’s bedroom?
I live in an apartment with three other guys. It’s a communal arrangement. We all share kitchen, bathroom and living room but have our own rooms. Well, the cops came with a warrant for one of my roomies and tossed the whole house really good. They found s
→ Read MoreCan I use misconduct as a defense if police stole money from me during a search?
Your case will probably not be thrown out based on police misconduct. Offering police misconduct as a defense means you’ll have to prove the actual amount that was in the cash box, admit to the offense, and then hope that the police will admit to the theft. Most criminal defense attorneys will advise you that this is an incredibly risky defense because it could actually bolster the case against you. Chances are that the allegation could lead to a police internal affairs investigation, but not a dismissal of the drug charges against you.
→ Read MoreWhile driving a friend’s car, police found drugs in the vehicle and arrested me. Why was I charged with drug possession?
Keep in mind that for someone to be arrested for drug possession or any other offense, most states only require that an officer have probable cause to make the arrest. Probable cause is a much lower standard of proof than what is required for a conviction. Depending on the laws of your state, the officer most likely had probable cause to arrest you, but whether or not it will be enough to convict you depends on the standards for establishing guilt in your jurisdiction.
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