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…

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…

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,…

When drug cases stretch across state lines or involve significant interstate drug trafficking operations, federal authorities come into play. These cases aren't taken lightly, especially if they have a major impact on the nation's efforts to control drug-related issues. Think of sprawling drug trafficking networks, the movement of…