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Drug Analysis

Defending Death by Distribution Cases

January 21, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Jan. 21, 2020 NC Criminal Law blog post by Phil Dixon with links to resources for defenders litigating the new crimes of death by distribution and aggravated death by distribution in G.S. 14-18.4 cases.

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Resource Category: Featured ArticlesForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis, Toxicology

This farmer had a million-dollar hemp crop — until South Carolina bulldozed it

January 11, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

This farmer had a million-dollar hemp crop — until South Carolina bulldozed itRead More

Article Source: Washington PostForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

State v. Hewitt, 836 S.E.2d 786 (2019)(unpub)

January 7, 2020 //  by Sarah Ammons

The court held that it was not plain error for the analyst to testify to the identity of a controlled substance without explaining what type of chemical analysis she performed. She testified she performed a color test and an instrumental analysis.

State v. Hewitt, 836 S.E.2d 786 (2019)(unpub)Read More

Resource Category: CasesForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

Marijuana prosecutions in Texas have dropped by more than half since lawmakers legalized hemp

January 3, 2020 //  by Sarah Olson

Marijuana prosecutions in Texas have dropped by more than half since lawmakers legalized hempRead More

Article Source: The Texas TribuneForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

Drug-Induced Homicide Defense Toolkit

December 18, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

The Health In Justice Action Lab of the Northeastern University School of Law has created a toolkit for attorneys defending death by distribution of drugs. This toolkit will be useful to defenders in handling charges of this sort in NC, both for the old murder by distribution and the new death by distribution.

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Resource Category: Reports and PublicationsForensic Discipline: Death Investigation, Drug Analysis, Toxicology

Marijuana or Hemp: From Farm Bill to Forensic Analysis

December 3, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

The Forensic Technology Center of Excellence will offer a webinar on marijuana and hemp analysis. Attendees will hear from experts in agricultural policy, hemp industry analytical testing, and the DEA Special Testing and Research laboratory to obtain a better understanding of the issues that have developed within the field of forensic drug testing since the …

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Resource Category: TrainingsForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

Inside Philly DA Larry Krasner’s new plan to drop low-level drug charges in favor of addiction treatment

December 3, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Inside Philly DA Larry Krasner’s new plan to drop low-level drug charges in favor of addiction treatmentRead More

Article Source: Philadelphia InquirerForensic Discipline: Crime Labs, Drug Analysis

Carts, Wax, and Oh, My: The New World of Marijuana Extracts

November 12, 2019 //  by Phil Dixon, Jr.

Originally posted on Nov. 12, 2019 on the North Carolina Criminal Law blog. The advent of cannabis legalization across the country has led to a proliferation of new types of cannabis products. There are skin patches, food and drinks (for humans and pets), vaporizer or “vape” cartridges (or “carts”), and different concentrate or extract products (“dabs”, “wax” or “shatter”, among other names). [Click …

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Category: Practice Tips, ResourcesForensic Discipline: Crime Labs, Drug Analysis

North Carolina Gets First Accredited Cannabis Lab

November 12, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

North Carolina Gets First Accredited Cannabis LabRead More

Article Source: Cannabis Industry JournalForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

Massive marijuana shipment confiscated by NYPD is legal hemp: business owner

November 5, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Massive marijuana shipment confiscated by NYPD is legal hemp: business ownerRead More

Article Source: New York PostForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

Court Skeptical of Supervisor’s Liability in Drug-Lab Scandal

November 4, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Court Skeptical of Supervisor’s Liability in Drug-Lab ScandalRead More

Article Source: Courthouse News ServiceForensic Discipline: Crime Labs, Drug Analysis

Philadelphia police are searching more cars for marijuana — but finding less of it, critics say

October 31, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Philadelphia police are searching more cars for marijuana — but finding less of it, critics sayRead More

Article Source: Philadelphia InquirerForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

The vaping illness outbreak is strengthening the argument for legalizing marijuana

October 25, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

The vaping illness outbreak is strengthening the argument for legalizing marijuanaRead More

Article Source: VOXForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis, Toxicology

Deal struck on NC farm bill, smokable hemp ban

October 24, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

Deal struck on NC farm bill, smokable hemp banRead More

Article Source: WRALForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.

October 16, 2019 //  by Sarah Olson

He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.Read More

Article Source: Washington PostForensic Discipline: Drug Analysis

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