Category Archives: Drug Charges
Penalties for Juveniles Charged with Drug Possession
Any time a child is charged with drug or paraphernalia possession, he or she faces harsh penalties. However, the process for prosecuting juvenile crimes is quite different than those followed in adult criminal courts. Even though the crime is the same, juveniles face different penalties, and courts have many more options for how they approach […]
Harrisburg Reduces Penalties for Possession of Marijuana, Paraphernalia
For the past several months, the criminal penalties for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession in Pennsylvania have been the subject of a great deal of public debate. The city council of Harrisburg recently voted on the issue, with council members unanimously approving lower penalties for these crimes within city limits. Depending on how the law […]
Understanding Juvenile Drug Possession Laws
Juvenile drug possession occurs when any person under the age of 18 knowingly possesses a controlled substance without a legal reason to do so. Minors could be subject to harsh penalties when found guilty of drug possession — although these cases are generally not handled in standard trial courts. Instead, their cases are sent to […]
Laws Governing the Manufacturing of Illegal Drugs
Manufacturing controlled substances is prohibited by federal and state law unless you are appropriately licensed to do so by both federal and state authorities. This issue most commonly arises in situations in which a person is either growing marijuana or cooking methamphetamine, but it can apply to any situation in which a controlled substance is […]
What Does it Mean to be Accused of Drug Manufacturing?
Manufacturing any type of drug is strictly forbidden unless you have the proper licenses from both state and federal authorities. Drug manufacturing charges most commonly arise in cases involving a person growing his or her own marijuana or cooking methamphetamine. However, it may also occur in any situation in which a person participates in the […]
An Overview of Drug Paraphernalia Possession Charges
Possession of drug paraphernalia may be second only to drug possession charges as one of the most common criminal charges in just about any jurisdiction. Just about anything could be considered drug paraphernalia in the right circumstances, but the most common items classified as such include bongs, glass pipes, roach clips and syringes. Every state […]
Police Stop More Drugged Drivers on Pennsylvania Roads
State data shows there are fewer people who are getting behind the wheel while drunk in Pennsylvania today than in previous years. However, more people are operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs, something that may be attributed to the growing heroin and prescription drug crises in the region (and across the country). […]
What to Know About Cocaine Possession Cases
Criminal charges for cocaine possession are somewhat similar to other drug possession cases, but often carry more serious penalties because of the type of drug cocaine is. There are two main types of cocaine possession cases: simple possession and constructive possession. Simple possession refers to a person who has cocaine on his or her person […]
Could You Be Jailed for Selling Fake Drugs?
The penalties for selling drugs like marijuana, heroin and cocaine are well known. But what happens if you sell someone fake drugs under the premise they are the real thing? Could you still be subject to criminal charges? There are several state and federal laws in place that do make it illegal to sell fake […]
Drug Abuse and Overdose Statistics in Pennsylvania
A report titled “Prescription Drug Abuse: Strategies to Stop the Epidemic” reveals that Pennsylvania has the 14th-highest mortality rate for drug overdoses in the country, at a rate of 15.3 per 100,000 people. The total number of deaths from drug overdoses in the state, most of which result from use of prescription drugs, increased by […]
