In a recent blog post, this blog discussed the Controlled Substances Act. In that post, we explained that the federal government had broken down the types of drugs into schedules which dictated the seriousness of drug possession charges. Utah residents should know that these schedules are not the only factor that goes into determining the …
While views on marijuana use have changed across the country, the federal government has not relaxed its stance on the drug. While many states have chosen to decriminalize marijuana use and possession, the sale of marijuana is often treated harshly no matter where you are. The same is true in federal court. Utah residents may …
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Unlike some other areas of the law, the criminal code governing drug laws is very complex. These laws vary greatly depending on a wide number of factors. These factors can include a person’s intent, the amount of drugs a person has, the type of drug a person has, whether the person has a criminal record, …
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Charges for drug trafficking are very serious. Unlike charges for drug possession charges, drug trafficking charges are almost always serious felonies that result in long prison sentences, large fines, probation and more. These penalties can make it difficult for the accused to find employment or stable housing. Convicted felons also lose their right to vote, …
Many people understand that it is illegal for Utah residents to use, possess or sell illegal drugs like marijuana, cocaine or heroin. However, it is also illegal for people to sell or use prescription drugs without a prescription from a licensed doctor. The penalties for selling prescription drugs are similar to selling any other type …
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On behalf of Greg Smith & Associates posted in Drug Trafficking on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 People may think that police departments work alone to solve crimes. While in some cases this might be true, in many situations, police departments work with all sorts of law enforcement officials in order to arrest and charge individuals. …
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In our last post we discussed the appeal of a California man who was arrested in Utah for marijuana possession. The arrest followed a Summit County traffic stop during a saturation patrol by the Utah Highway Patrol. UHP officers heard from California officials that the marijuana crop would be harvested that November, so they decided …
Court: UHP Stop Did Not Violate Drug Trafficker’s Rights Read More »
An alleged drug trafficker recently made an interesting constitutional argument while appealing his drug trafficking charges. Utah Highway Patrol officers allegedly found 105 pounds of marijuana in the man’s car after it was stopped on a rural stretch of Interstate 80 in Summit County in November of 2008. The UHP was conducting a high volume …
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A California man was recently convicted in connection with a 2012 marijuana grow in the southern Utah mountains. Authoities say that the marijuana grow was in Iron County on land controlled by the U.S. Forest Service. There were approximately 4,211 marijuana plants found in the grow area, where trees were cut down in the forest …
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A 37-year-old man from Roy, Utah, is facing methamphetamine distribution charges after Box Elder County and the FBI conducted a joint sting operation. Authorities accuse the man of distributing drugs for a Mexican drug cartel. Drug distribution charges are serious and can result in lengthy prison sentences. If convicted, the man may serve up to …
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