Drug Related Crimes In Us An Overview From A Legal Perspective

There exists a very strong empirical and conceptual link between criminal activity and the use of illicit drugs. However, there is no common consensus. Drug and alcohol abuse costs American society an estimated $86.1 million of losses in productivity related crimes, social welfare expenditure, car accidents etc. An estimate by the National Institute of Drug Abuse is 56% cost is borne by the non-abusing population. It is burden to an employer (reducing employee productivity), household and healthcare expenditures from government coffers etc.

It says a lot on the drugs and the evil consequences of its abuse. Possession of a drug related accessory is a common misdemeanor charge and may not accompany drug possession charge. This is because it is difficult to prove that the accessory is carried with an intention for drug use. Certain things should be kept in mind to asses the graveness of the situation. They are as follows:-
1.circumstantial evidence
2.statement by the owner of that article;
3.space-time proximity to that object;
4.Presence of advertisement along with/without user manuals (audio/textual).
5.An experts testimony on that case.

Drug trafficking involves carrying drugs into or within US.A uniform drug law exists since 1970-Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. The Act is categorized into several schedules, punishment is based on the type, and amount of drug. Most severe penalties involve possession of drugs mentioned in schedule I and II like- Heroin, LSD, Mescaline, Marijuana, Peyote, Opium, Cocaine, Methadone, Amphetamines, and Methamphetamines. Methamphetamine abuse is growing but it used to be low. South Florida has cocaine related morbidity and mortality rate, which is highest in the nation. According to a survey (2002-2005) by National Survey on Drug Use and Health exposed that 8.2% of Miami residents (>=12 years) reported usage of illicit drugs.

If any of you or a near one is charged with drug related crime contact Miami Drug Crimes Lawyer. You can submit a confidential question on various online form of reputed criminal law firm in Miami.

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