Category Archives: Drug Crimes
How Does Virginia Define & Punish Cocaine Drug Crimes?
Despite laws against and penalties for cocaine drug crimes under the Virginia Criminal Code, this substance features prominently in news across the commonwealth. Although there are narrow exceptions, Virginia largely prohibits the possession or distribution of cocaine. Any person who violates these Virginia laws can face serious consequences, such as prison time, criminal fines,… Read More »
Virginia Man Arrested For Heroin & Meth Drug Crimes
A 39-year-old Virginia man faces charges for heroin and methamphetamine drug crimes after leading police on a 21-mile chase, according to an article by CBS affiliate WDBJ. This incident occurred in the late evening of Wednesday, March 23. That is when police officers attempted to execute a traffic stop. But the Virginia man allegedly… Read More »
Analysis Of Virginia Controlled Substance Schedules For Drug Crimes
Within the domain of drug crimes under the Virginia Criminal Code, it is vital to evaluate the type of controlled substance at issue. In that vein, Virginia divides illegal drugs and other controlled substances into schedules, largely based on likelihood of abuse and potential medical use. Generally speaking, the most dangerous substances appear in… Read More »
Analyzing Cannabis Drug Crimes Under Virginia Law
Even though Virginia legalized cannabis for recreational possession and use in 2021, it is still possible to face charges for cannabis drug crimes. For example, there is a penalty for exceeding the legal limits for possession and use under Virginia law. Furthermore, the distribution of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to distribute… Read More »
12 Alleged Gang Members Charged In Virginia For Various Drug Crimes
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, a federal grand jury returned charges in Virginia for various drug crimes and other offenses against 12 alleged gang members. Court documents indicated that these alleged gang members conspired to commit numerous federal crimes, starting in 2017 and continuing onward. Of particular note, the… Read More »
Virginia Police Arrest Two In Roanoke For Various Drug Crimes
Virginia law enforcement officers arrested two people for allegedly committing drug crimes and other offenses at a home in northwest Roanoke, according to an article by WSLS. Law enforcement responded to multiple complaints from residents about potential drug activity. Law enforcement then obtained a search warrant for a home in the 2100 block of… Read More »
Breaking Down Three Virginia Drug Crimes Involving Meth
Within the domain of drug crimes under Virginia law, there are distinct provisions in place for offenses involving meth. This reality is partially due to the dangerousness of the manufacturing process for this substance. Meth possession drug crimes follow the same approach as other controlled substances. But for meth distribution or manufacturing drug crimes,… Read More »
Is There a Difference Between Drug Distribution & Trafficking of Schedule I/II Drugs in Virginia?
Distribution and trafficking are two drug crimes prohibited within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although these offenses may sound similar, there are separate definitions of and penalty structures for each. Substances in Schedule I/II are the categorized as the most dangerous and addictive drugs available. These controlled substances include, but are not limited to, heroin,… Read More »
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crimes
A Virginia man pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges for drug crimes involving fentanyl that resulted in a death by overdose, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. According to court records, the Virginia man distributed fentanyl to an intermediary on October 7, 2019. The intermediary supplied the fentanyl to the buyer. Then… Read More »
Police Officer Arrested for Drug Crimes in Virginia Beach
After a lengthy investigation, the Virginia Beach Police Department arrested one of its officers for a drug crime, according to an article by The Virginian-Pilot. The officer in question faces six counts of unlawful possession of a Schedule III controlled substance. According to official reports, the drug crimes in question happened from June 2019… Read More »