The Controlled Substances Act classifies drugs or chemicals that can be manufactured, possessed, and used legally or illegally in the United States. The federal government has created schedules for these substances. And depending on the schedule of drug you are... Read More
Drug trafficking and drug dealing are often confused for one another. However, trafficking is a much more serious offense, while dealing (distributing) is not as severe. Both carry prison sentences, but one often involves the federal government and the potential... Read More
You might have heard of mandatory minimums before, but unless you are arrested and facing a criminal conviction, you may not have done the work to find out what they are. Mandatory minimums are nothing to scoff at, and they... Read More
Drug trafficking is a crime in every state in the United States. Trafficking laws make it illegal to sell, transport, or import illicit substances, including heroin, marijuana, cocaine, and other controlled substances. The penalty you receive for drug trafficking depends... Read More
Legal Defense for Drug Trafficking Charges in New Mexico Drug trafficking is a very serious felony criminal charge that includes manufacturing, cultivating, transporting, or distributing illegal drugs in the state of New Mexico as well as into other states or... Read More
Experienced Criminal Defense for Drug Charges in New Mexico Certain illegal substances are common, while others are considered gross enough offenses that you could have an increased sentence for possessing them. Right now, it is estimated that half the people... Read More
Criminal Defense Lawyers Fighting Intent to Sell Charges in New Mexico Courts Sometimes, possession is just possession. There are other instances where the prosecution might turn possession charges into an intent to sell or distribute charge. In this scenario, you... Read More
Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers Defending Drug Paraphernalia and Drug Charges across New Mexico Along with being charged with drug possession, you could be charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia. This is a commonly paired group of criminal charges brought... Read More
New Mexico is not different from other states. They have strict regulations when it comes to controlled substances and dangerous substances. New Mexico classifies well-known drugs, such as marijuana, heroin, and even cocaine as controlled dangerous substances (CDS), but they... Read More
Probable cause must be based on factual evidence – not just an officer’s suspicion. But, how does that play a role in the instance of cannabis? If an officer smells cannabis on an individual or within his or her vehicle,... Read More