Not long ago this Georgia criminal defense legal blog offered a post on the significance of drug possession charges. Convictions on drug possession claims can result in incarceration, fines, and other penalties for those affected. Though different drug possession...
People in Georgia use drugs for a variety of reasons. Many use them to treat various illnesses, diseases or to control pain. When people use drugs for this purpose, the drugs are usually prescribed and monitored by a doctor. Using drugs as prescribed is legal and can...
If you manufacture, distribute, sell or even possess a large quantity of drugs in Georgia, it may be possible for you to be charged with drug trafficking. In general, drug trafficking is a more serious crime than drug possession. The difference between drug possession...
Are all drugs created equal? Not when it comes to drug crimes in Georgia. Georgia law has several classifications of drugs known as “schedules,” and the potential penalties for drug crimes depends on what schedule the drug falls under. A Schedule I drug in Georgia is...
If police knock on a Georgia resident’s door at home, does he or she have to let them in? The question is perhaps more complex than one might realize because the answer depends on numerous factors. Learning as much as possible about search and seizure rights can be...
Like much of the nation, Georgia is embroiled in a drug crisis. As the numbers of overdose deaths continue to rise, law enforcement is attempting to tighten the noose on the individuals they suspect are selling the dangerous drugs. Recently, a man accused of selling...
Many Georgia residents use some form of social media. What began as a way to keep in touch with friends and loved ones has evolved into a platform for up-to-the-minute news. Many law enforcement entities have their own social media pages, but some of the posts may...
Marijuana laws are evolving. Pot is legal in Canada and has been decriminalized in many states. About half the U.S. allows medical marijuana, but it is illegal under federal law, which supersedes state laws if the feds choose to enforce them. Georgia is one of the few...
Georgia is on the front lines of a nationwide drug addiction epidemic. Many people have friends or family members that have struggled with addiction. While the medical field now considers drug addiction a disease that requires treatment, the possession, use and/or...