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Federal vs. State Drug Charges: Understanding the Key Differences

November 20, 2025

Federal vs. State Drug Charges: Understanding the Key Differences Drug cases can start the same way in both federal and state justice systems. At both levels, Law enforcement officers and investigators use traffic stops, controlled buys, informants, surveillance, and search warrants to seize drugs and make arrests. The stakes are high in either forum. Mandatory […]

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BREAKING: PRESIDENT SIGNS GOVERNMENT FUNDING BILL THAT BANS MOST HEMP PRODUCTS

November 11, 2025

Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products: What It Means for the Hemp Industry On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed legislation to end the government shutdown that includes a federal ban on most hemp products that contain THC and other hemp-derived “cannabinoids.” The new law goes into effect a year from now. If it goes […]

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Wire Fraud or Government Overreach? Taking a Hard Look at the Feds’ “Rigged” Poker and NBA Sports-Betting Indictments

October 28, 2025

Last week, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York unsealed two indictments against an NBA head coach, an NBA star, gambling insiders, and individuals allegedly involved in organized crime. The indictments allege two distinct “cheating scandals” involving sports betting and high-stakes poker games. One of the indictments alleges an insider sports-betting scheme in [&he…

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Our Firm Obtains Dismissal of Felony Marijuana and Gambling Charges in Lee County Smoke Shop Case

October 23, 2025

Last week, our firm obtained a dismissal of felony marijuana and gambling charges that were brought against the owner of a smoke shop, his wife, and his employees in Lee County, Georgia. This case is just the latest in a long line of cases in which law enforcement officials have falsely charged a hemp business […]

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Operation Vape Trail: Smoke Shop Charges, Seizures & DEA Laws

October 14, 2025

DEA Targets Smoke Shops Selling THC and Hemp Products in “Operation Vape Trail” Business owners selling THC vapes, kratom, and other smoke shop products are increasingly being targeted for arrest and civil asset seizures by federal law enforcement agencies. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), for example, recently put out a press release announcing that it […]

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