In recent years, every state in the union has been heavily focused on stopping the influx of illegally-obtained prescription drugs among the populace. Opioid addiction and abuse are serious problems. That’s why doctors in this state are required to check the statewide...
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Understanding prescription drug fraud and its consequences
Prescription drug fraud and misuse is a significant problem for a number of reasons. First, prescription drug fraud is more likely to lead to prescription drugs being sold to people who do not need them or who are buying them to abuse those substances. Second,...
When are the police allowed to search your car?
When the police pull you over, they may ask you if they can search your car. When this happens, what are your legal obligations? Are they asking simply to be polite, and will search your car regardless of your answer? Or do you actually have the right to say no? It’s...
How the drug courts can help addicts facing criminal charges
There is a strong correlation between addiction and criminal activity. Those with substance abuse problems could wind up in trouble with the law for many reasons. Once convicted, those people face incarceration, which could traumatize them, as could the difficulty...
Louisiana looks at new ways to reduce prison costs
If you're at a certain age, life starts to become a little more difficult. You may start to need assistance doing your everyday tasks or start to suffer from illnesses you never had in the past.This is a problem many of the elderly face, and it's something that...
Drug penalties for cocaine are harsh in Louisiana
It's clear that being in possession of an illegal substance, selling an illegal substance, transporting or manufacturing an illegal substance will result in fines, penalties and punishments by law. However, just because something can result in prison time or heavy...
Know your drug classifications
Understanding the ways in which the government classifies drugs will give you an understanding of why certain drugs are punished more severely than others. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) set up a classification system that organizes drugs based on their...
Louisiana man facing drug charges after boating check
As we've talked about on this blog before, drug possession charges often stem from stops that have nothing to do with drugs. Authorities might see a vehicle with a busted rear brake light or a car not making a proper turn signal and pull them over. That's when a...
Consider all defenses for drug possession charges
Many crimes have consequences. When you are caught, charged and convicted of a crime, the consequences will vary, but before you pay a fine, go to jail or anything else, you will have to be proven guilty. Should you play your cards right, you actually may be able to...
Minors charged with possession
A minor found in possession of alcohol or drugs, regardless of whether they had consumed the substance or not, can be charged with violation of MIP laws. Minor in Possession laws were created by state governments to educate minors of the dangers of drinking and...