Drug Crimes

In Pennsylvania, individuals accused of violating drug laws will usually face prosecution at the state level. However, there are federal prohibition statutes that apply in Pennsylvania as well as the rest country. There are a handful of situations in which you might find yourself facing federal drug charges. These include interstate conspiracies, interstate trafficking, offenses that occur on federal property…

In Pennsylvania, the law meets drug-related crimes with a heavy hand. Drug distribution and trafficking charges are among the most serious. But manufacturing or growing drugs is a prelude to distribution in the eyes of the law. These charges also result in hefty penalties. When facing a drug manufacturing charge, know the potential consequences of conviction. In most cases, drug…

Pennsylvania residents should know that the drug crisis is reaching a fever pitch. Opioid overdoses are climbing, and law enforcement is targeting those who distribute these and other illicit drugs to the public at large. Drug trafficking charges are serious, and the punishment equally harsh. Understanding all that goes into this type of charge may help you avoid getting caught…

Pennsylvania has suffered from a longstanding drug problem. It has torn many families apart, sending some into a life of addiction and others into incarceration. So, when the President announced that he would crack down on drugs and the people who pushed drugs in the U.S., many people cheered. However, many critics also stepped forward to ask whether America had…

From persistent back pain or nerve damage to rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life and ability to work. According to the CDC, around 50 million adults experience chronic pain in the U.S. Of that number, about 20 million live with pain that makes it difficult to perform day-to-day activities. In the…

Maybe you have recently lost your job, or perhaps your current position in Florida does not pay you enough. Either way, you started selling illegal drugs. You could worry about the lives and well-being of people you sell substances to. Would you be responsible if something happened to one of them? Drug Policy Alliance breaks down drug-induced homicide laws and…

It may seem silly to think that you could lose your driving privileges for a crime you did not commit behind the wheel, but that has been the case in Pennsylvania for a long time. As if it is not bad enough that you now have a criminal record, this conviction could knock you down even further by removing your…

If the state of Pennsylvania charged you or a loved one with drug trafficking or distribution, you face a felony conviction, which could lead to between seven and 20 years in prison. This is the case even if you are a first-time offender. Though the severity of a drug trafficking sentence depends on several factors, including the amount of drugs…

A multiagency effort among state and federal authorities in Pennsylvania has resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old man from Columbia County on drug charges. Last week, the man pleaded to charges of drug distribution resulting in death. Few details are available about the alleged victim and the conditions under which he died. All that is known for certain is…

When drug busts happen, many people end up being indicted for crimes. For people who get caught up in the situation but who truly have no role in it, this can be devastating. People who were in the wrong place at the wrong time do end up arrested, and they deserve the chance to defend themselves and walk away without…