Blog Category | drug charges
What Defenses Are Available for Drug-Related Charges?
The defenses available for a drug-related charge depend on the charge and the evidence against you. A defense can challenge how police obtained the evidence or whether prosecutors can prove the charge. For someone facing a drug charge in Lehigh County, the facts surrounding the arrest and the evidence will...
Can I Be Charged With Drug Trafficking Even if I Don’t Have a Large Quantity of Drugs?
Yes. You don’t need to have a large quantity of drugs to face a serious distribution charge in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania doesn’t have a single offense simply called “drug trafficking.” If prosecutors believe you possessed drugs with the intent to sell or give them to someone else, they can charge you...
What Are the Penalties for Being Arrested for Drug Possession?
If you’ve been arrested for drug possession in Pennsylvania, you’re probably wondering whether you could go to jail and how serious the charge is. An arrest doesn’t mean you’ve been convicted, and the penalties aren’t the same for every possession case. What you could face depends on the drug involved...
How state law can protect “Good Samaritans” from drug charges
Being around someone who suddenly appears to be suffering a drug overdose can be extremely stressful – particularly if you’ve also been using drugs. You fear that if you call 911 or go to a police officer or first responder for help, you (and they) will end up being arrested....
Why high driving is harder to identify than drunk driving
When people talk about driving under the influence, they often are referring to alcohol. But it’s important to remember that this is not the only way that someone can be arrested on allegations of impaired driving. It also counts as impairment if they’re under the influence of substances like marijuana....
What are the common types of drug charges in Pennsylvania?
Drug-related charges in Pennsylvania are taken very seriously and can have life-long consequences. These charges encompass various offenses related to controlled substances, both under federal laws such as the Controlled Substances Act and state statutes like the Pennsylvania Controlled Substances, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Once arrested, you can get...
Protect yourself at a traffic stop as a medical marijuana user
There’s a lot of talk these days about the impact of medical marijuana users on “drugged driving” incidents – and that may have you understandably nervous if you have your medical marijuana card (MMC) and get stopped for a traffic violation. How do you protect yourself from a drugged driving...