Monthly Archives: June 2018
What to Know About Drug Manufacturing Laws
Manufacturing of any controlled substance is strictly prohibited under federal law unless you have the proper licensing from state and/or federal authorities. While these laws most commonly arise in cases involving growth of marijuana or the cooking of methamphetamine, they can apply to any manufacturing case involving a controlled substance. Under the law, drug manufacturing […]
New Study: Tougher Drug Laws Don’t Lead to Fewer Overdose Deaths
A recent study conducted by Pew Charitable Trusts’ Public Safety Performance Project found that harsher drug laws that put more people in jail do not help reduce overdose deaths or general drug use. These findings come in the immediate aftermath of President Donald J. Trump calling for harsher sentences for drug offenders, including the death […]
An Overview of Pennsylvania’s Open Container Laws
Open container laws are common throughout the United States. Their purpose is to prohibit the possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverages in open containers in passenger compartments of vehicles — even for people who are not driving the vehicle. Open container laws do not typically apply to any vehicles located on private property. They […]