Any woman who has ever been to a party or a bar knows to be wary about leaving her drink unattended due to the chance that somebody might spike it with drugs of some kind. The phenomenon is much more than just an urban legend. Researchers who interviewed university...
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Drug Crimes
Can addiction lead to criminal activity?
Criminal activity happens for many different reasons. When someone is arrested, outsiders will often assume that that person made the choice to commit those criminal acts. It was something that they did deliberately. But this isn’t always the case. Individuals who are...
What you should know about constructive possession
Drug possession can lead to serious criminal charges. Someone may be charged with drug possession if they are caught using, selling or making illicit drugs – and that can lead to fines and incarceration. But, what happens when the drugs you’re charged with possessing...
How doing the right thing can save you from drug charges
Maybe you were using drugs with a friend. Suddenly, they appeared to be suffering an overdose. You called 911 to get help. First responders arrived, with police right behind them. Your friend got the help they needed in time and survived. However, you were arrested...
Can the cops arrest you for storing medication for someone else?
Maybe you have your neighbor's pain relief medication in your medicine cabinet. They worry that their child may have stolen some of their pills, so they wanted to get the remainder of their prescription out of their house for safekeeping. Perhaps your brother, who...
Buying marijuana in a legal state puts Ohio residents at risk
In some ways, Ohio was ahead of the times when it first changed state laws related to marijuana. Long before there were medical marijuana laws across the country, Ohio lawmakers decided to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana obviously intended for personal use. ...
3 mistakes you want to avoid while on probation
If you are convicted of a criminal offense, the court may put you on probation. Probation allows you to remain in the community rather than serving jail time subject to meeting the stipulations provided by law. Probation comes with its share of dos and don’ts. If...
When can you argue that you were entrapped by a government agent?
Law enforcement agencies have to be careful when they send undercover officers or confidential informants (CIs) into situations to find evidence of criminal activity and bring those who are guilty to justice. They have to get close enough to their suspects to witness...
How do you defend against drug charges?
When you face drug charges, it can feel like the world is crashing down on you. You may be worried about your future and what this means for your life. So, knowing what to expect and how to protect your rights is important. Understand your rights and use them Being...