Prescription Drug Crimes Many households have unused or unfinished prescriptions lying around. In some cases, one member of the household may give pills from these prescriptions to another person for whom they were not prescribed. Or in some cases, a person may acquire prescription drugs from a person who is illegally selling them. Taking medication […]

Felony Drug Possession Vs. Misdemeanor Drug Possession The criminal offense for possession of drugs can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Which kind of crime the offense is charged as depends on a variety of factors, including the type of drugs possessed and the circumstances of the crime. Below are some of […]

Incredibly, the U.S. spends an average of $47 billion combating illegal drugs each year. The main way police control drugs is through federal and state laws prohibiting the possession and sale of these dangerous substances. There are two main types of possession charges: simple possession and possession with the intent to distribute. While these charges […]

Controlled substances are regulated by the federal government. The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act explicitly lists the various drugs that are illegal to possess without a legitimate and valid reason. The substances are listed in schedules based on both their potential for abuse and acceptable medical use. Schedule I drugs have the highest […]