When you're accused of dealing drugs, you have more to worry about than just a simple drug charge. If it turns out that people who have purchased or received drugs from you have overdosed and died, you could face charges for their deaths. On top of that, their...
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Chinese fentanyl trade blamed for Ohio overdoses
The slew of individuals caught with fentanyl in Ohio has been a major concern with the growing opioid epidemic, but a news release from July 24 may pinpoint where the influx of the dangerous drug came from. According to the report, it was a Chinese wholesale supplier...
Having the ingredients to make drugs can get you in trouble
You know that you can be accused of a drug crime if you're in possession of items that could be used to create drugs, but are they really that common? It's true that many items that can be used to create drugs can be found in your home, and having the wrong...
Couple arrested and charged for fentanyl-related crimes
Mailing drugs through the mail is not always illegal, but it is when you do not have a prescription or the authority for that delivery. If you mail drugs to a person who does not have a prescription, it's a violation of law. Additionally, receiving drugs through the...
36 arrested in Ohio after major drug bust
Drug crimes can quickly result in arrests when the police get involved. Many times, the authorities spend months or years planning for a drug bust. During that time, they collect information on the people involved. It's possible to get caught up in a drug bust and...
Marijuana is still illegal to use in Ohio
You were just trying to relax, and smoking marijuana is something you normally do in your home state. You brought some with you to Ohio, and you never thought you'd have to worry about getting caught. Unfortunately, you did, and now you face charges. In Ohio, the...
You can fight drug distribution or sales charges
You were transporting drugs in your vehicle, but you never intended to sell them. They were your personal stash, used to help you control pain. You're not into hard drugs, you just use marijuana when you need to relax and unwind. Now, an officer that stopped you for a...
Police: Drug-related items found in Ohio child porn raid
In a raid conducted to seize suspected child pornography in a Bellevue, Ohio, home late last month, law enforcement agents say that they discovered and seized a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. That was in addition to computers, DVDs, USB drives and hard...
What can be considered drug paraphernalia?
You don't have to be found in possession of illegal drugs to face drug charges. Being in possession of items related to the use of illegal drugs (drug paraphernalia) can land you in jail. Drug paraphernalia includes items used to distribute and ingest drugs. Even...
What are RICO laws?
Many people associate the term "racketeering" with organized crime rings and mob bosses -- mostly based on portrayals seen on TV and in the movies. However, state and federal racketeering laws address a much broader spectrum of offenses. Racketeering involves the...