DRUG CHARGES ARCHIVES

One thing national headlines focus on when it comes to Louisiana is the size of the prison populations here. It is one of the highest rates of incarceration in the United States and the world. Understanding the problem is important, but the next step, coming up with a solution, is the true challenge.

TWO LOUISIANA MEN ACCUSED OF SELLING DRUGS FROM HOTEL ROOM On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Thursday, February 1, 2018. When police officers believe that an illegal activity is going on, they will act on those suspicions. This could result in a person being questioned and even searched if there exists […]

CAN I DEFEND MYSELF AGAINST DRUG CHARGES? On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Friday, January 19, 2018. As mentioned previously on this blog, charges of drug possession, with or without intent to distribute, could mean serious penalties for a Louisiana resident. However, simply being accused of a crime does not mean […]

Some substances are legal when prescribed by a doctor, but that does not make them legal for everybody. Possession of a prescription drug without a prescription can result in serious penalties and may even be considered a felony. A drug possession charge could have major consequences in your life so here are some important points you should know:

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CHARGES CAN BE SERIOUS On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Friday, October 6, 2017. Louisiana residents may be surprised to hear that certain items, marketed as though they are designed for legitimate purposes, can be considered illegal. At times, possession of them can result in drug charges. As per U.S. […]

WHAT CHANGES ARE EXPECTED FOR LAWS RELATING TO DRUG CRIMES? On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Friday, September 29, 2017. Louisiana has the highest rates of incarceration across the country, and many of the individuals who are languishing away in jails are serving sentences comparatively more serious than the crime they […]

IS IT ALWAYS ILLEGAL TO POSSESS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES? On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Louisiana residents who are recovering from a serious injury or having trouble letting go of their anxieties may find themselves taking prescription medicines to ease their pain. But, they may not be aware […]

LOUISIANA MAN FACES MULTIPLE DRUG DISTRIBUTION CHARGES On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Friday, August 25, 2017. Even though state and federal criminal charges may sound similar to the ear, legally speaking, they are often not. If someone is facing federal charges, they may be facing higher fines and longer prison […]

UNDERSTAND THE ELEMENTS OF POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Friday, August 11, 2017. When Louisiana residents hear the term ‘possession with intent to distribute, they may think, how does one know what one’s intent was-how is it possible to prove intent in order to charge […]

WHAT IS THE PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM? On behalf of Craig E. Gibbs, Attorney at Law posted in drug charges on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. It is human to err-everyone make mistakes sometimes. When those mistakes are related to breaking the law, the person making the mistake ends up facing long-term consequences that can affect the rest of their lives. […]