Posts for 'Drug' Category

Drug Crimes Are Not Only A Grown Up Problem Anymore: There was once a time when drug crimes mainly affected grown folks, and people did not have to worry so much for their kids. But as the years have passed, crimes involving drugs are including younger and younger age groups. The following paragraphs will provide some useful advice regarding keeping your kids safe.

When we were children, our parents used to warn of us such dangers as talking to a stranger. When they sent us to school, they did not have to worry so much about us doing drugs or committing crimes. However, kids are now selling drugs at school, or in some cases even giving them away for free. It is not only the adults anymore, it is now the kids, as well.

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Winston Salem Drug Crime Settlement

According to a local news article (November 2008), a former sheriff's deputy pleaded guilty to 10 counts of embezzlement, two counts of attempting to traffic in opium and OxyContin and one count of obtaining property by false pretenses and common law forgery, in a Winston Salem drug crimes settlement.  He pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement reached with the Yadkin County District Attorney's office.  The former deputy allegedly altered colonoscopy reports to state that he had cancer. Prior to the settlement, defense attorney, Winston Salem drug crime lawyer stated that the former deputy was eager to defend himself against the charges.

Post settlement, local North Carolina newspaper commented that  "Charges included 10 counts of embezzlement, two counts of attempting to traffic in opium and oxycontin, one count of obtaining property by false pretenses and common law forgery. These were merged into four charges for sentencing and the eight counts of felony larceny by employee were dropped.

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A federal jury yesterday convicted the kingpin of a multimillion-dollar drug organization in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a Montgomery County witness. Maurice Phillips, 38, of Upper Marlboro, Md., could get the death penalty; the penalty phase of the trial begins Monday.

His defense team has begun to prepare a case "in support of life in prison rather than the death penalty," Phillips' lawyer Thomas R. Ashley said yesterday. In addition to the murder-for-hire, Phillips was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine; engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise; conspiracy to commit money laundering; concealment of money laundering; tampering with a witness by murder; and other crimes.

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Several people are facing federal charges in connection with unrelated alleged drug crimes that were committed in the area. According to the U.S. Attorneys Office, 23-year-old Crispin Jimenez-Zambada of Kansas City, Missouri, 27-year-old Elizabeth Zepeda of Kansas City, Missouri.

And 42-year-old Jose Meza-Aramburo from Phoenix, Arizona, are charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. In addition, Jiminez-Zambada is charged with unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported. The crimes are alleged to have occurred Feb. 16, 2010, in Ellsworth County.

If convicted, they face a penalty of not less than 10 years and not more than life and a fine up to $4 million on the methamphetamine. On the immigration charge, Jimenez-Zambada faces a maximum penalty of 2 years and a fine up to $250,000.

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 San Francisco's growing drug lab scandal, which has already led local prosecutors to drop hundreds of narcotics cases, could also undermine a triple murder conviction that federal prosecutors won last year against a gang member who faces life behind bars.

The conviction of Dennis Cyrus Jr. last spring was based in part on the testimony of Deborah Madden, who retired from the police drug analysis unit last month after suspicions arose that she had skimmed cocaine and possibly other drugs from the crime lab.

Cyrus, 25, was found guilty of three murders committed in the summer of 2002, including the slaying of Ray Jimmerson Jr., a gang member turned federal witness. Jurors concluded that Cyrus tortured one victim and belonged to the Page Street Mob, which had brutally fought rivals and defectors.

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The increasing addiction to drugs, stimulants, narcotics, tobacco products and inhalants among the age group between nine and 19 years has led to the increase in the growing incidents of juvenile crime in north Kashmir district of Bandipora.

The cases of petty thefts mostly involving teenagers are a common feature now. Locals said the State had failed to make adequate arrangements to engage youth in healthy activities. Muzaffer Ahmed, a 19-year-old beggar, who lives in Ongam village said he along with 12 other children gets inhalants and cough syrups from near the bus stand.

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Sadly, misconceptions about drug use abound, and all too often these become obstacles on the path to recovery or drive people to abuse drugs in the first place. Without further ado, here are some of the most common myths concerning drug use: Myth #1: Drug abuse is limited to illegal street drugs.
Fact: People all around you abuse and get addicted to prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, caffeine, and even food!

Myth #2: All drug use is drug abuse. Fact: While the slippery slope of drugs is quite real, some people manage to use drugs in moderation. And depending on which drugs these people use, this may not be unhealthy for them.

Myth #3: Drug addiction is not a disease.
Fact: Studies show that drug addiction is in fact a neurological disease-caused by drug use. Many people suffering from addiction think their problem is a symptom of poor will power or a character flaw. Depending on how you define character flaw, that may be. But drug addiction is a real and physical pathological dependency that changes the way your brain works in crucial ways, and in many cases makes getting drugs the primary driver of a person's behavior.

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Crime is up across the board, not surprisingly drug use is also skyrocketing. Many of the dealers are targeting young children in hopes of getting them hooked early. Most of you don’t actually get to see the “ugly” side of drugs from the criminal acts performed due to the dependency or addiction to drugs. An addict will do what ever it takes to get the next high including robbery, theft and murder. Have you taken the necessary steps to assure self defense and home security.

Turf wars continue on the street, the vicious greed of dealers, who will kill to protect their drug area from competition. Each day we loose children to to the world of drug abuse. This is happening at a greater rate in low income, urban areas, but drug abuse and the associated crime is happening everywhere in America. If you think your community is immune, you’re wrong.

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Drug trafficking has become an increasing problem in Florida. Its prime coastal location makes it an ideal spot for drug dealers looking to smuggle drugs into the country. However, the police and federal authorities are also aware of the drug activity in Florida and have been cracking down on all drug crimes, from cultivation and manufacturing to trafficking.

What Qualifies as Drug Trafficking?

Drug trafficking is defined as the sale or distribution of drugs, but may also include possession of drugs with the intention of selling or distributing them. Also, having possession of raw materials used to make drugs with the intent of being part of the distribution process can also qualify as trafficking. Essentially, any involvement in the process of distributing and selling drugs could be considered trafficking, including.

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Millions of people have experimented with illegal drugs. Out of these millions, some are arrested and charged with the crime of possession. If you have been arrested and charged for a drug offense, a good defense attorney can make all the difference in the world. It may even be the difference between freedom and prison.

Possession Possession of a controlled substance means more than having drugs or drug paraphernalia on your person. If you have been charged, the prosecution must prove three things.

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