Many people in New York and elsewhere use various types of decongestant medication when they suffer from colds, sinus infections or other upper respiratory illnesses. For one 30-year-old man, however, shopping for pseudoephedrine tablets landed him behind bars on drug...
Drug Charges
Drug charges come after 12-month probe
Many people argue that electronic wiretapping devices are means of privacy invasion if used to gather evidence to bring charges against one or more parties. This may be a central focus of an ongoing situation in New York where wiretaps were used in a drug...
Man in New York facing drug charges after police raid his home
A 21-year-old man in New York may have his work cut out for him if he hopes to avoid conviction following a recent raid at his home. Police showed up at the residence with a search warrant. After rummaging through the man's residence, he was arrested and will now face...
Search of apartment results in drug charges for 3 in New York
Law enforcement agencies across the nation employ a variety of tactics in the pursuit of stemming the flow of drug activity. In some cases, these investigations may culminate in the search of a home, and if illegal narcotics are found, those who reside within could be...
Traffic stop leads to multiple drug charges for 1 in New York
In many cases, a routine traffic stop may involve little more than a warning or a small monetary fine. In others, the consequences could be significantly more severe, especially if authorities suspect the driver of involvement in drug-related activity. A 28-year-old...
Armed robbery leads to drug charges for victim in New York
When an individual is the victim of a robbery, he or she may choose to notify authorities and file a report. However, should a subsequent investigation uncover the presence of drugs, a person could go from being a victim to a suspect. A 19-year-old man in New York has...
Investigation leads to numerous drug charges for 1 in New York
Being the subject of a drug-related investigation can be a stressful and daunting process. Those who face drug charges under similar circumstances could be uncertain how to proceed, potentially prompting a need to seek guidance moving forward. A 46-year-old man has...
1 facing felony drug charges following traffic stop in New York
Upon initiating a stop for a traffic violation, a police officer may request to search the vehicle, perhaps especially if he or she becomes suspicious of criminal activity. While in some cases a search may be uneventful, in others, a person could be facing criminal...
Woman faces felony drug charges following routine traffic stop
Many individuals have faced criminal accusations following a routine traffic stop. Although each individual has rights that must be upheld in this process, should authorities have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the search of a vehicle may ensue. A recent...
Fire alarm leads to drug charges for 4 in New York
Fire alarms are placed in buildings everywhere to alert emergency responders of potential dangers. Should one of these alarms go off, the response time is generally swift, and upon arrival, an investigation of the area typically follows. While this sweep may be...