Any criminal charge for a drug-related offense is a serious matter in Maine,but how consequential the outcomes can get may depend on whether the charge is filed at the state or federal level. A drug crime conviction may lead to a permanent criminal record, in addition to a potential prison
Search and seizure rules are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and are intended to discourage the government (and law enforcement officials) from overstepping their powers and invading people’s privacy. They apply to every citizen and legal resident universally and equally. Unreasonable searches are also prohibited under the state constitution in
Updated April 20th, 2023 When most people think of “drug crimes,” they automatically assume the worst types of drugs. Heroin. Cocaine. LSD. But the word “drugs” also includes lots of common, and sometimes, beneficial chemicals, as well, like ibuprofen, and nicotine. The difference between whether these drugs are legal or
In this post, we will survey Maine’s laws on the possession and trafficking of “scheduled drugs,” and then discuss the classification and possible punishments for drug related crimes. Drug crimes are among the most widely perpetrated crimes in the State of Maine. Depending on the circumstances, a drug crime allegation
When people hear the term “drug trafficking,” they tend to think of organized crime. Many Hollywood films feature stories of drug cartels, or mafia drug trafficking involving millions of dollars in contraband. In reality, however, the majority of drug trafficking offenses are far less likely to inspire a fictionalized account.
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