Studies have shown that drugs and alcohol tend to go hand-in-hand with crime. Around 60 percent of individuals who are arrested for a variety of crimes test positive for drug use at the time, and 80 percent of individuals who are arrested abuse alcohol or drugs. In some cases, alcohol and drug use leads to the crime; in other cases, ...
, which means that even if you have a little bit in your possession, it is still possible to face criminal charges. Marijuana is also illegal on a federal level, but there is a chance for change. A is considered an unlikely source for marijuana change, but he int...
Published on July 27, 2017 on behalf of Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC Driving in Virginia and other aspects of daily living are changing quickly these days. As more states consider legalizing marijuana...
In this week’s FAQ Friday, partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss how differ from state laws. They explain that if an individual is caught with possession of marijuana while on federal property, it is considered a federal charge. Under federal law, one does not lose their lic...
In this week’s FAQ Friday, attorneys at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, discuss the laws surrounding what happens if your license is suspended for a if you are licensed out of state. Does Virginia suspend licenses for drug charges? Virgini...
Diferentes estados tienen diferentes leyes sobre cómo tratan el consumo de marijuana. ¿Sin embargo, eso qué significa para las familias que viven en el norte de Virginia y que frecuentemente cruzan las fronteras estatales? La abogada de derecho de familia Carolyn Grimes explica cómo las leyes de marijuana difieren en...
It’s the new trend sweeping the nation: cannatourism. People are traveling to states with lax marijuana laws — like Colorado, California, and Oregon —...
En Virginia, ya no es un crimen la posesión de marijuana. El estado de Virginia acaba de cambiar la ley sobre la posesión de marijuana y ahora está descriminalizada. Eso significa que si alguien está agarrado con marijuana, solo obtienes una multa de $25. Pero, la ley del estado es diferente a la l...
t’s common knowledge that the legal blood alcohol limit for is .08 and above. But that’s not the case for drugs, as there are only legal limits for three drug substances other than alcohol: cocaine, PCP, and methamphetamines. How does self-administration factor into a DUI charge for...
First-time drug offenders in Virginia have a tool they can use to potentially avoid jail time and a permanent criminal record. Partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC share the details on Virginia 251. What is Virginia 251? Virginia 251, more formally known as VA Code § 18.2-251 (2013)...
Virginia is now the first southern state to legalize recreational marijuana use, as of summer, 2021. In short, the new law legalizes pot, but it comes with some serious caveats. Partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explain the “do’s” and “don’ts” of navigating marijuan...
