Defending Against Drug Trafficking Charges in Pennsylvania
Drug trafficking involves the illegal production, distribution or sale of controlled substances. It is classified under both state and federal law, with severe penalties for those convicted. The following is a breakdown of how drug trafficking is defined in Pennsylvania, along with possible penalties and available defenses. Drug trafficking in Pennsylvania is largely defined by… Read More »
Legal Strategies for Defense Against Federal Drug Charges
Federal drug crime convictions can have severe and lasting consequences that include long prison sentences, hefty fines and loss of civil privileges. The most commonly prosecuted federal drug crimes are related to the manufacture, distribution, importation and exportation of controlled substances. Attempts and conspiracies to commit those actions are also illegal. Penalties for federal drug… Read More »
An Overview of Possession of a Controlled Substance in Pennsylvania
Every state in the nation has strict regulations on controlled dangerous substances (CDS). The state of Pennsylvania includes drugs like heroin, cocaine and marijuana, along with the various chemical compounds used to create them, on this list. Pennsylvania divides CDS into five different “schedules.” Schedule I includes the most dangerous drugs, those with no… Read More »