Legal Issues
People with addictions are at risk of getting into numerous legal problems, whether directly related to an illegal behavior such as drug possession, or other difficulties, such as financial misdemeanors. Legal help is available, and should be pursued as early in the process as possible.
Going to Court
Going to court is undoubtedly one of the most stressful experiences anyone with an addiction can face. The secrecy of your addictive behavior is made public, and you are literally being judged. Your whole future can depend on the outcome of this experience. How you present yourself will greatly influence the outcome.
Going to court is undoubtedly one of the most stressful experiences anyone with an addiction can face. The secrecy of your addictive behavior is made public, and you are literally being judged. Your whole future can depend on the outcome of this experience. How you present yourself will greatly influence the outcome.
What Are Drug Laws?
Describes the main laws around drug possession and trafficking.
Describes the main laws around drug possession and trafficking.
Legal Advice and Services
Free legal advice and access to lawyers.
Free legal advice and access to lawyers.
What Are Controlled Drugs?
Describes categorization schedule for drugs under the Controlled Drugs Act (CDA)
Describes categorization schedule for drugs under the Controlled Drugs Act (CDA)
The Legal Status of Drugs in the USA
Read about the history of laws on drugs in the USA, and the future of drug legislation.
Read about the history of laws on drugs in the USA, and the future of drug legislation.
What Are My Rights If I Am Arrested?
Describes basic rights you should know, whether or not you are acting against the law.
Describes basic rights you should know, whether or not you are acting against the law.
Your Rights on Arrest
Find out information detailing your rights on arrest from Robert Longley, About.com's Guide to US Government Information.
Find out information detailing your rights on arrest from Robert Longley, About.com's Guide to US Government Information.
What Is a Drug Court?
Provides details on the drug court approach of responding to drug-related crimes.
Provides details on the drug court approach of responding to drug-related crimes.
Going to Court
Tips on how to conduct yourself correctly in court.
Tips on how to conduct yourself correctly in court.
Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious legal offence. Find out about DUI laws, drunk driving defense attorneys and information by state.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious legal offence. Find out about DUI laws, drunk driving defense attorneys and information by state.