Drug charges encompass a wide variety of offenses. Many people think of drug crimes as being primarily related to possession. However, there are a variety of drug-related crimes that have specific parameters and penalties. Depending on the type of drug charge you are facing, you might face varying consequences––including fines, jail time, and community service––upon…
It may not come as a surprise to you that illegal drug trading is the largest criminal business in the world. What may end up surprising you, however, is the second-largest criminal business: human trafficking. Human trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal operation in the world, with an estimated industry of $150 billion and over 40…
Fentanyl is a legal prescription drug meant to alleviate severe pain, like chronic cancer pain or pain from surgery. However, this drug is being illegally produced and distributed for its euphoric, relaxing effects on the brain and body. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, there were over 67,000 drug overdose deaths in 2018,…
Saying COVID-19 has turned the world upside down is a massive understatement. There are few aspects of life the virus has left untouched, including drug trafficking. Governments around the world have taken drastic measures to restrict travel, disrupting the supply chains of most drugs. Drug trafficking relies on legal trade to mask its illegal activities…