Drug Crimes Law Blog

Border Patrol Checkpoints in Arizona

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 by Max N. Hanson

Both the federal government and Arizona continue to utilize substantial resources on the war on drugs. Several years ago, the federal government expanded the primary objective of the U.S. Border Patrol to not only intercept and detain illegal immigrants, but also to look for and seize illegal drugs and other contraband. The border patrol coordinates these anti-drug efforts with local law enforcement.

In practice,... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

The Myths of Marijuana in Arizona

Monday, May 21, 2012 by Max N. Hanson

In recent years, the subject of using marijuana has become seemingly more acceptable both through the pop culture of movies, television, and music. Even the most recent changes in the law in Arizona and other states regarding the use of medical marijuana give the subject a feeling of “it’s not that bad.” In spite of the apparent relaxation of society’s attitude towards the drug, it is important to note that possession or use of marijuana or... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

A "Growing" Trend

Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Stephen E. Palmer

Folks have been using marijuana as a recreational drug for years and years. It’s a substance that grows “naturally.” And it is perceived by many as a harmless substance-- Or, at least, far less harmful than the other “hard” drugs. There is probably some truth to this. Cocaine, heroin, crack cocaine, methamphetamines, opiates, etc., are far more addicting and have greater negative consequences. Even alcohol can have a more severe impact... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

U.S. SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE FAIRNESS IN FEDERAL DRUG SENTENCES

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Gregory Scott Robey

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to resolve whether a law intended to narrow the gap between sentences handed out for offenses involving powder and crack cocaine should be applied retroactively. The question that has divided the lower courts is how to handle those cases of people who committed their crimes before the law came in to force, but were not sentenced until afterward.... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

Florida's Leglislature set to re-examine drug trafficking laws in 2012

Sunday, October 16, 2011 by Michael S. Herring

If Florida's District Court's lack the will to address the unconstitutional aspects of section 893.135 Fla. Stat., it falls on the Florida Legislature to address the unfairness in punishing pill possession cases involving Lorcet, Lortab and Vicodin with lengthy mandatory minimum sentences. In the October 16, 2011 edition of the Orlando Sentinel reporter, Amy Pavuk, parrots what I have been saying and fighting for for years; ... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

Facing Drug Charges?

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

Facing Drug Charges is a serious matter!! Why you need an Attorney Immediately...
So you've been charged with a Drug Crime and don't know what to do?

Your first step should be to contact an attorney immediately. Failure to do so can cause much harm to your defense.

Here are a variety of ways you... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

16 STATES HAS LEGALIZED MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Gregory Scott Robey

To date, there are 16 states that have legalized medical marijuana since 1996. Those states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Ohio is a state that has not legalized the usage or possession of any marijuana. To the contrary, Ohio has some of the strictest marijuana laws in the United States.... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

More News From The Failed Drug War

Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Marc J. Victor

Massiv e Phoenix drug sweep targets gangs, crack cocaine

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Topic: Drug Crimes

Miami Circuit Courts Differ on Constitutionality of Florida Drug Laws

Friday, September 23, 2011 by Michael S. Herring

Circuit Courts in the 11th Circuit, Dade County, differ on the application of Shelton v. Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections. I’m filing and arguing the Shelton based Motion to Dismiss on Constitutional Due Process Grounds.... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

Do Drug Crimes Lead to Jail Time?

Friday, September 16, 2011 by Jerome Sabbota

The criminal justice system deals very severely with drug crimes. However, there are varying degrees of drug crimes. For example, possession of a minor amount of marijuana is not as serious a crime as trafficking several kilos of cocaine.... Read More

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Topic: Drug Crimes

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