Drug Crimes

Many states across the U.S. have relaxed their laws against drug possession, though Ohio is not one of them. It maintains strict laws against possessing controlled substances, including marijuana possession without a medical card. Law enforcement continues to arrest people every day for alleged drug possession, and prosecutors issue criminal charges of varying degrees. Depending on the circumstances, drug possession can result in a misdemeanor or felony charge, and the penalties can also vary widely…

In April of 2016, the House chamber was introduced to the idea of the legalization of medical marijuana. In conjunction with Senate oversight, the state of Ohio authorized the legal use of medical marijuana as of September 8, 2016. This came in the form of House Bill 523 through the Ohio Legislature (134th General Assembly). Due to this accomplishment, Ohio is exploring ways for its residents to have greater access to dispensaries and treatment plans….

Under O.R.C. 2925.03, a person commits drug trafficking when they sell or offer to sell a controlled substance. They may also face charges when they transport or prepare for shipment any drug they know will be sold (whether they are the one doing the selling or someone else is). What is Aggravated Drug Trafficking? In some instances, drug trafficking is considered an aggravated offense. When a crime is “aggravated,” that means some element makes it…

Attorney Aaron A. Schwartz, with assistance from Attorney Danielle Parker, achieved a big win in a recent case. We were hired to defend a man charged in 3 separate cases for drug trafficking. From the beginning, we were treated with nothing but disdain because we were representing a “drug dealer.” However, our team didn’t see it that way. We were defending a person presumed innocent, and we were going to fight all the way to…