Many drivers do not realize a drug charge can occur during a random traffic stop. In Maryland, this is a favorite tool by police officers to uncover drugs. They typically ask drivers to pull over for minor traffic violations, tinted windows and expired tags. This seemingly routine check can escalate to a drug charge situation…

In Maryland, it’s legal for persons to use marijuana for recreational purposes – with some restrictions. For instance, it’s okay to possess up to an ounce and a half of cannabis for personal use. But once someone goes over this legal limit, they can face criminal charges.State law takes a similar approach to the cultivation…

Like other U.S. states, Maryland keeps a list of controlled substances considered illegal to possess and use. These drugs and other substances are highly abusable and addiction-forming, which is why the state has severe legal consequences for anyone caught using or owning them.However, there are also controlled substances that are prescribed for medical use. They…

It can be scary sending off your children to college. They’ll be alone in the world for the first time without knowing all of the rules. While your children will benefit greatly from college, there’s also one danger you should be recognize. Your child could be using drugs without understanding the risks. Here’s what you should…

If you’ve been following the news over the last few years, you’ve probably seen that many states have begun legalizing recreational marijuana. In Maryland, medical marijuana was already permitted. This is the same as in many other states, such as Michigan, which had medical marijuana laws for years before finally legalizing recreational marijuana.Additionally, if you’re…

As states have struggled to deal with the epidemic of opioid and other drug overdose deaths, they’ve enacted “Good Samaritan” or “immunity” laws. These allow people to seek emergency help for someone (themselves or another person) who’s suffering an overdose without risking arrest and conviction for having drugs in their possession.Maryland’s law provides immunity for…