Drug addiction is a powerful force, and most medical professionals recognize it as a disease. Unfortunately, drug addiction is a common problem. While the possession of illicit drugs is a crime in its own right, those suffering from drug addiction sometimes find...
Drug possession is one of the largest criminal charges in the United States. People who are found using, manufacturing or selling illicit drugs or drug paraphernalia may be charged with drug possession. A drug possession charge can lead to jail time and fines...
Drug regulations play an essential role in maintaining public safety and health. And understanding the classification of drugs is essential for citizens. Schedule I drugs are controlled substances considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical...
If you find yourself facing the legal repercussions of heroin possession, it's crucial to understand the seriousness of the situation. Possessing heroin is a grave offense, and laws reflect a strong stance against drug possession and trafficking. Under Virginia law,...
The drug court program is different than traditional court. It is a program that is used after someone has been arrested on drug charges. But the hope is that that individual will not have to spend time in jail. Instead, the drug court is used to establish a treatment...
Drug possession charges are likely to result from someone being found with drugs in their possession. This could also happen whether they are being used, sold, or manufactured. Constructive possession charges may be brought if illegal drugs aren't discovered directly...
There’s a new drug in town (and all over the country) called “Tranq” on the street. Known formally in the medical field as xylazine, the drug is commonly used in veterinary medicine as a sedative or anesthetic for horses and other large animals. It is not approved for...
It has been widely reported in both local and national media that drug overdoses are now the single greatest cause of unnatural death in Virginia. As a result of this profound tragedy, Virginia lawmakers are urgently seeking solutions but are struggling to agree on...
With drug charges, it’s common to only think about illicit substances such as cocaine, methamphetamines and heroin. While these drugs are illegal in Virginia, and the possession and distribution of such materials can bring severe criminal penalties, the same can also...
When someone has a prescription for a medication, it is legal for them to use and possess that specific drug. People often take for granted that prescription medications are safer than other substances in both a legal and a medical sense. For example, many people...