Drug Charges

The United States has the dubious distinction of being the world’s largest illegal drug market. But like any black market, there are also counterfeit controlled substances. Because there are no standards or regulations for illicit drugs, dealers can easily create fake...

Drug overdose deaths continue to plague Ohio. From 2019 to 2020, there was a 25% increase in the fatality rate, which makes it the third state with the highest overdose death rate nationwide, per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With these dreadful...

Ohio is setting a record high nationwide, but not for fortunate reasons. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show tragic numbers placing Ohio with the third most drug overdose deaths in 2020. By 2021, the number of deaths continued to increase, resulting...

Police conduct undercover operations to catch criminals in the act of committing a crime, but they must follow strict and lawful protocol. For the sting operation to have merit, it is imperative they catch an individual selling, offering to sell or possessing drugs....

OxyContin (commonly just called Oxy) is a highly addictive painkiller, and probably the name many people most closely associate with opioids. Law enforcement has cracked down on “pill mills” that dispense these and other painkillers to people who have the money to buy...

When you travel in your motor vehicle, your behaviors are subject to certain restrictions. You know you can't consume alcohol or even certain prescription medication before driving. You may realize that certain dangerous items require special practices when you...

The legality of marijuana is often misunderstood by many. While marijuana is still illegal under federal law, several states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana. It only adds to the confusion. Medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, although it is strictly...

Like many states, Ohio has a law that provides some protection from arrest and prosecution for drug-related crimes if a person seeks emergency help for an overdose. These “Good Samaritan” laws have been enacted throughout the country in an effort to cut down on the...

Chronic pain is a growing problem across the country. Plenty of us cope with daily backaches, migraines, knee problems and more. Living with chronic and severe pain can make us willing to try just about anything to find some relief. Sometimes, someone we know might...

There are generally two types of drug defendants. Some find themselves charged with possession or small-scale distribution charges. Others face large-scale sales, trafficking or manufacturing ones.  Many individuals who end up facing the former lower-level charges...