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...
If caught with drugs in Virginia, you may be charged with possession with intent to distribute. This is a serious charge that can result in significant penalties. It is important to understand what this charge means and what consequences you could face if convicted. ...
Criminal cases against some individuals rely heavily on physical evidence collected by police officers. It’s imperative that the evidence is collected in the proper manner. Police officers must never violate someone’s constitutional rights to get evidence against that...
You’ve suffered from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) all your life, but you get significant relief from your symptoms when you take a prescription stimulant, like Ritalin or Adderall. For you, prescription stimulants just make it possible for you to...
In Virginia, as in other states, marijuana laws are always changing. One difference, however, is that they have been changing in very different directions. In many states, marijuana laws are changing to decriminalize it or even make it legal to sell recreational...
Like most states, Virginia has an overdose immunity law that protects those who seek emergency medical help for a person suffering a drug overdose from being charged with certain drug-related crimes discovered by officers only because the person sought help. The goal...