A single packet of synthetic marijuana can land you in jail

Hershey Stadium Concert Series

With the upcoming concert series and festivities announced at Hershey Giant Stadium, I thought it would be good to discuss some of the common charges people are arrested for at such events. Underage Drinking The penalties for underage drinking in Pennsylvania include: Up to 90 days in jail First offense – 90 day  driver’s license…

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The McShane Firm specializes in defending drug cases including bath salts and synthetic marijuana

Pennsylvania Men Arrested for Bath Salts, Synthetic Marijuana

Recent news that four Lancaster County men have been arrest for charges related to synthetic marijuana and bath salts once again highlight the use of these drugs and their popularity in Pennsylvania.  Despite the statewide ban on these drugs, it is very common to find people using these substances. Both the DEA and the Commonwealth…

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DEA Moves to Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

DEA Moves to Emergency Control Synthetic Stimulants

Drug Enforcement Administration Temporarily Bans Substances Found in Bath Salts and Other Products The DEA released a notification today stating that it is using emergency powers to ban three synthetic stimulants (Mephedrone , 3,4 methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and Methylone). These substances are found in bath salts branded as “Ivory Wave,” “Purple Wave,” “Vanilla Sky,” or “Bliss.” …

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Bath Salts and other drugs are causing problems for the forensic community

New Designer Drugs Pose a Problem for Forensic Science

Recently Gov. Corbett signed a law banning bath salts and other forms of synthetic marijuana and drugs.  However, even before the ink dried, the inevitable happened: People made new drugs.  From synthetic drugs to exotic plants to cleaners and chemicals, people have found new ways to get high and continue the cat-and-mouse game with the…

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Pennsylvania Bans Bath Salts and Synthetic Marijuana

Pennsylvania Bans Bath Salts and Synthetic Marijuana

The Pennsylvania State Senate has moved to ban bath salts and synthetic marijuana.  The bill now awaits Gov. Corbett’s signature to be passed into law.  Under the proposed bill, bath salts and synthetic drugs like Spice and K2 will be banned and classified as “Schedule 1” drugs. Penalties for Bath Salts and Synthetic Marijuana Unless…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers are Pushing to Make Bath Salts an Illegal Drug

Bath Salt Laws in PA

It seems that there are new ways to get high popping up everyday.  From synthetic marijuana to household cleaners and chemicals, people are finding new and sometimes dangerous ways to get high.  It seems that using bath salts as a drug is also gaining popularity.  Recently, a woman in Oklahoma was arrested for allegedly selling…

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