About 1.5 million people are arrested on drug charges every year, and approximately 773,000 of them are taken into custody after a drug field test identified a substance in their possession as a controlled substance. Field drug testing kits are used by Maryland law...
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The consequences of drug convictions in Maryland
One of the most common crimes that defendants are convicted for in Maryland are drug-related offenses. These offenses can have serious penalties. In fact, they often have more consequences than most people even realize. Avoiding a conviction is important if you want...
Financial Aid options with a felony conviction
College students often use their newfound freedom to test their limits and explore less-than-savory activities, often with negative consequences. Getting arrested during college can significantly impact their educational and professional pursuits. However, with new...
Marijuana Related Car Crashes on the Upswing
Car crashes and violations related to marijuana have spiked over the past year, according to a local news report. The number of crashes investigated by Maryland State Police that were linked to marijuana nearly doubled from 2017 to 2018. Over the same time period, the...
Smelling Cannabis Won’t Be a Reason for a Stop Starting July 1
Maryland law enforcement won’t be able to stop a vehicle or a person based solely on the smell of cannabis starting July 1. The legal measure prevents law enforcement from stopping motorists based on the smell of cannabis alone unless there is other evidence that the...
An overview of controlled dangerous substances in Maryland
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) have always been a problem in Maryland, but the pandemic caused a new surge in use, overdoses, and death. Here’s a breakdown of Maryland’s CDS classifications, known as “schedules.” Schedule I Drugs in this group are considered...
Maryland Lawmakers Considering Whether Police can Stop Motorists for Cannabis Scent
Maryland lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent law enforcement from stopping motorists based on the smell of cannabis unless there is other evidence that the motorist is impaired such as erratic driving. The bill would also prohibit police from using...
Reduced Penalties for Marijuana Now in Effect
The recreational use of cannabis won’t be legal in Maryland until July 2023 but several changes in state laws on weed have gone already into effect. Reduced penalties for marijuana possession became the norm on Jan. 1, 2023. New penalties for cannabis possession...
What penalties does Maryland have for drug charges?
In Maryland, possession of drugs is taken very seriously and can lead to jail time. Maryland Criminal Statute 5-601 covers possession of controlled dangerous substances. In Maryland, individuals are prohibited from possessing controlled dangerous substances, including...
When is a pipe just a pipe and when is it drug paraphernalia?
Some household objects and chemicals may seem innocuous but if a person in Ocean City is facing drug charges, these objects could be considered drug paraphernalia. This means the possession of these items could lead to further penalties if the accused is convicted of...