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Common Grounds for Drug Appeals

  • Posted by Elizabeth Brandenburg
  • On April 9, 2025
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  • Alabama Criminal Appeals, Appeals, criminal defense attorney, Drug Offenses
If you have been charged with a federal drug crime, you likely understand that convictions can seriously impact your future through prison sentences, fines, and damage to your reputation. A seasoned criminal defense attorney can discuss the various potential ways in which you might able to appeal your case. This article will review some of […]
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Federal Charges for Marijuana Use

  • Posted by Elizabeth Brandenburg
  • On April 9, 2025
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  • criminal defense attorneys, Drug Crime, marijuana laws
When Attorney General Sessions began advocating for more rigorous enforcement of marijuana use, federal prosecution began to enforce cases involving marijuana use much more strictly. This shift occurred when Attorney General Sessions rescinded the Obama-era memo that allowed federal prosecution in states where marijuana is legal. In states where recreational use of marijuana is still […]
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Atlanta Man Faces Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

Atlanta Man Faces Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On April 17, 2017
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  • Drug Crimes, Drug Trafficking, Federal Criminal Cases
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, an Atlanta man was wanted as of March of 2017 for federal drug trafficking. The 39-year-old man was one of five people wanted in the Chatham and Savannah Counties charged after a year-long FBI investigation. The man is accused of trafficking cocaine. Other people wanted in connection with the […]
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How the Federal Government Can Prosecute for Marijuana Crimes

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On June 6, 2016
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  • drug laws, marijuana laws
Enforcing marijuana laws might be one of the most complex issues in the United States criminal justice system. With more and more states legalizing marijuana, enforcing laws where it is still illegal becomes complicated with practical concerns, and enforcing federal drug laws in states that have legalized the drug can be politically awkward. However, this […]
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Categories of Drugs in the Controlled Substances Act

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On April 24, 2016
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  • controlled substances, drug laws
As if getting charged with a crime were not frustrating or confusing enough, many federal crimes can also be prosecuted at the state level. When illegal activity falls within the concurrent jurisdiction of the federal and the state government, the federal government has the option of taking the lead and prosecuting it. However, they can […]
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What Do I Do If I Am Caught with an Ounce of Marijuana?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On December 30, 2014
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“What Do I Do If I Am Caught With An Ounce Of Marijuana?” This question is no longer nearly as clear-cut as it once was. As public opinion (and subsequently the laws) about marijuana possession are currently changes, it can be confusing to know how much (if any) marijuana you can lawfully hold, and what […]
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Is There a Way to Avoid Mandatory Minimum Sentences

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 16, 2014
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The definition of a minimum mandatory sentence is a minimum prison sentence that a judge must impose. This type of sentence is used for specific crimes, and the judge is required to impose the sentence without considering any mitigating circumstances. In US federal court, there are only two two ways for an individual facing a […]
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Are Judges Required to Respect a Plea Agreement?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 12, 2014
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The procedures of the criminal justice system are long and complicated. That’s the very thing that makes them so expensive. When it comes to plea agreements, they aren’t just used in order to make things easier for all parties concerned, but to avoid the expense that a lengthy trial can bring. Judge Roles The short […]
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How States are Able to Legalize Marijuana

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 7, 2014
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Regardless of whether or not marijuana is legal at the Federal level, states have the right to make their own laws regarding the substance. The tenth amendment of the Constitution of the United States assures that states have powers not previously delegated to the Federal government. In the case of the regulation of marijuana, that […]
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Could Commonwealth v. Newman Affect Your Federal Drug Case

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On October 2, 2014
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If you’re currently facing federal drug charges, there’s a chance your attorney has mentioned a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decision in a case called Commonwealth v. Newman. Could this ruling affect your federal drug case? Let’s break it down and discuss. Looking at The Background To understand the potential impact of Commonwealth v. Newman on […]
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