In the 1990s, many states around the country followed a trend led from the national level to increase penalties associated with a variety of crimes. A virtual war on drugs was initiated that resulted in many people being put in jail or prison for offenses involving...
Month: April 2020
Appeal results in granting of new sentencing hearing
People facing criminal charges of any nature may at times feel as they have few rights, but it is important for them to remember that they do have rights and those include the right to pursue fair treatment in the criminal justice system. This is part of why courts...
Prescription drugs and addiction
It is not uncommon for a person to require medication for a condition that they must obtain from a pharmacist versus being able to purchase it over the counter. There may be many reasons that a drug is available by prescription only and the potential for side effects,...