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...
CRIMINAL LAW – Drug Charges
Maryland’s false prescription law
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...
5 kinds of drugs college students use
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...
Is marijuana legal in Maryland?
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...
When are you protected under Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law?
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...