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Many drug charges do not begin with the use of a prohibited substance. Instead, people end up accused of breaking the law because they get caught with prescription medications. The misuse and diversion of controlled substances has been a serious medical and social...
The law prohibits the possession of numerous types of mind-altering drugs and regulates the possession of prescription medication. There are also rules prohibiting economic activities related to drugs and even the possession of paraphernalia. Paraphernalia charges can...
Most people facing drug charges assume that a conviction requires police to catch you red-handed, like with drugs in your pocket, drug paraphernalia in plain sight or a transaction caught on camera. That assumption is understandable, but it’s wrong. The criminal...
Many drug possession cases begin with officers finding drugs on a person. People who have controlled or prohibited substances in their pockets or bags are at risk of criminal prosecution. In some cases, police officers find drugs, but they are not clearly in the...
It might sound like a technicality, but in North Dakota, handing someone drugs, even without selling them, can still lead to a distribution charge. You don’t need to run a drug operation or accept money for the state to treat that moment as a felony. Here's what you...
What determines whether a drug can be bought on shelves, prescribed by medical practitioners or used in hospitals? The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) is a federal law that regulates the manufacture, possession and distribution of substances. Under the CSA, substances...
With the ever-changing laws around marijuana, it is no wonder that locals are asking how our fair city has changed. People in Fargo must still untangle several intersecting layers of cannabis rules. Medical marijuana has been legal statewide since voters adopted the...
Sharing prescription medication might seem harmless, but it is essential to understand the legal implications. Many people fail to realize that sharing medications, even with good intentions, can lead to serious legal consequences. Prescription drugs are prescribed...
Sharing a living space with someone can help cut costs and make rent more affordable. But what happens when your roommate engages in illegal activities? This question becomes particularly urgent if you suspect your roommate is dealing drugs from your shared home. Such...
Entrapment can occur when police coerce an otherwise unwilling person to commit a crime. If you are under investigation for drug crimes, it is a defense strategy that you may use in court. Entrapment is a serious issue North Dakota courts recognize entrapment as a...
