Recent Posts in Drug Offenses Category
Posted on Dec 10, 2015 By
Drug offenses may be prosecuted in state or federal court, depending on the nature of the alleged offense. Defendants accused of drug crimes are often confused about why they are facing charges in ...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2014 By
If you're facing a felony drug charge, talk to your defense attorney about what you can expect if you're convicted. Your criminal defense lawyer in Columbus will likely warn you that serving ...
Continue reading "Life After a Felony Drug Conviction" »
Posted on Dec 12, 2014 By
There are many different drug charges and sorting through them can be confusing. Talk to your criminal defense lawyer about your drug possession defense or other charge, and ask about the potential ...
Continue reading "Comparing Punishments for Felony and Misdemeanor Drug Convictions" »
Posted on Dec 4, 2014 By
Your criminal defense lawyer may be able to negotiate a plea bargain on your behalf. This would involve a guilty plea in exchange for a lighter prison sentence. However, before you agree to plead ...
Continue reading "Understanding the Collateral Consequences of a Felony Drug Conviction in Ohio" »
Posted on Jul 21, 2014 By Daphne Holmes
Medical marijuana laws have been on the books for years in several states, but recent developments in Colorado and Washington State change how the drug is viewed legally. And though legalization of ...
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Posted on Jul 10, 2014 By
There are a few different types of drug charges, such as drug trafficking and manufacturing. The most common type of drug offense is possession. As your defense attorney can explain to you, you can be ...
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Posted on May 27, 2014 By Steve Nolder
By now, I hope you're all aware that unless something unforeseen occurs, on November 1, 2014, the Sentencing Commission will implement a new drug guideline that will result in an across-the-board ...
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