Articles Posted in Drug Crimes

One of the most important things to know in criminal law is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. It is important to know the difference for many reasons, but especially because of the severity of the punishment associated with one versus the other. Not all crimes are the same and we all know…

Any interaction with the criminal justice system can be a terrifying experience, and can have severe consequences on your permanent record. However, there is a big difference between criminal charges for a state crime and for a federal crime. Here are some of the instances in which federal drug crime charges may be on the…

A Boston pastor was recently sentenced to several years behind bars after a conviction for several drug charges. The man was the leader of a local church, and he was originally arrested in 2017. He came under investigation after individuals in the community where the church was based claimed there was an increase in crime…

A recent traffic stop for speeding turned into serious drug-related criminal charges for all three individuals in the vehicle. Police initially pulled the vehicle over after spotting it traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle also had an expired license plate. After approaching the vehicle, law enforcement say they then discovered drugs in…

Your doctor recently prescribed a popular sleep aid to help you cope with insomnia. For the past few days, you’ve slept better, although you still feel groggy in the mornings. Your cup of coffee hasn’t yet taken the edge off your drowsiness as you head to work, and before you know it, a police officer…

As certain drugs become legal in some states, people may believe that the war on drugs is nearing an end. However, this is far from true, and those who face charges for drug trafficking or distribution may have long roads ahead of them. In such cases, it can be helpful to understand the various aspects of the…

The sale and distribution of drugs can have strong, and sometimes fatal, ramifications. In efforts to regulate such negative effects, the government enforces strict regulations. Those facing drug charges may have to deal with serious penalties. Trafficking In short, trafficking is the transportation of controlled substances. Trafficking is seen as one of the most serious nonviolent drug…

More than 21,000 lower-level drug-related criminal cases throughout Massachusetts have been dismissed following the fallout from a scandal at the state’s crime lab. A rogue lab technician is thought to have falsified thousands of results in cases handled over a number of years prior to her resignation in 2012, leading to one of the biggest…

A Massachusetts driver and passenger are facing serious criminal charges after a traffic stop in New Bedford. The traffic stop was initiated after law enforcement from the Narcotics and Gang Unit witnessed an alleged drug transaction take place. After stopping the vehicle and searching it, police arrested two individuals who are now facing various drug…