Do Federal Drug Laws Supersede State Drug Laws?

Do Federal drug laws supersede State drug laws? Well, imagine you’re baking a cake with two layers that use different but equally delicious flavors. They may each have unique recipes with contrasting ingredients, but they’re both ultimately important to the cake’s overall quality.  Similar to that cake, drug…
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Can a workplace drug test send you to federal prison?

Maybe you’re about to start a new job, or maybe you get chosen for a random drug test at your workplace. If you’ve used an illegal substance that goes against your company’s drug policy, you might be facing suspension or termination. But could you also be facing state…
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What could make your Missouri drug charges a federal case?

The relationship between drugs and crime is as old as it is complicated. And it’s no secret that drug charges are the most common federal crimes prosecuted. In fiscal year 2022 alone drug charges accounted for over one-third of all reported federal cases, with almost half (48.5%) of…
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What is the penalty for Title 21 U.S.C. Section 846?

Title 21 Section 846 of the United States Code (USC) focuses on a person’s attempt or plan to violate any offense listed in Title 21 Section 841.  The penalty for Title 21 U.S.C. Section 846 can be severe. As with all other federal drug laws federal violations of…
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What are low-level drug offenses?

What to know if you’re charged under Federal Drug Law in Southwest Missouri Unlike films and television shows, federal drug law and sentencing can be complicated. For example, not all defendants face extreme punishments or decades in prison for their charges. Depending on the nature of their case,…
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