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Maryland has strict laws regulating illicit and controlled substances. People who possess prescription drugs without a recommendation from a physician and those involved with prohibited drugs in any manner are at risk of prosecution. In some cases, specific, unique...
Any involvement in the trade or abuse of illicit drugs or controlled substances can lead to criminal prosecution. Individuals who use, possess, transfer or manufacture drugs are vulnerable to prosecution. Even people who are aware that others actively abuse drugs...
People with prescription medications may not need all of what a pharmacy provides. If they improve more quickly than a doctor predicted, they may have leftover medication after finishing their treatment. Some people might give away or share their medication with...
Constructive possession is a legal concept used in criminal law to establish possession of an illegal item, even if the person does not have it in physical custody. This means that someone can be charged with possessing something illegal, like drugs or firearms, even...
Possession of illegal substances can lead to serious criminal charges. In Maryland, a drug possession charge can lead to a misdemeanor with four years behind bars and $25,000 in fines. The long-term consequences of a drug possession charge can also include loss of...
Under the Controlled Substance Act, drugs are given classifications called schedules. Each schedule defines whether a drug can be used in medical fields, how available it is to the general public and if the substance leads to addiction and abuse. Higher-scheduled...