Drug

Inaccurate Sweat Patch Drug Test Results in Iowa DHS/HHS and CINA Cases

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

In cases where a parent is accused of drug use – and even in many cases where there is no such credible accusation – Iowa DHS (HHS) often “requests” that a parent take a sweat patch drug test. The word “request” is in quotes, because in reality DHS/HHS often demands the drug test and does … Read more

Federal Drug (Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroine, and Methamphetamine) Charges

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Federal law prohibits the manufacture, distribution, possession with intent, or dispensing of a variety of drugs that include marijuana, cocaine, heroine, and methamphetamine. The applicable Federal law is 21 U.S.C. § 841 and 21 U.S.C. § 960.  Those accused of Federal drug offenses should take the matter seriously and work with an experienced attorney to properly handle the case.

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Hosting a Drug House Gathering Charges in Iowa

Attorney Eric D. Puryearby Attorney Eric D. Puryear

Iowa law bans the hosting of drug house gatherings (gatherings where controlled substances unlawfully used) in Iowa Code Section 124.407, which states that it is unlawful for any person to sponsor, promote, or aid, or assist in the sponsoring or promoting of a meeting, gathering, or assemblage with the knowledge or intent that a controlled substance be

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