Drug Charges

Trying to understand the laws regarding marijuana can feel like wandering through a maze. You might find yourself asking, "What exactly is legal and what isn't?" You're not alone. Many people in Georgia share your concerns, especially when facing the stress of a drug...

With the opioid crisis worsening with the spread of drugs laced with fentanyl, we have seen a rise in overdoses and deaths. Often mixed with other drugs without users knowing, this drug is a powerful synthetic opioid. When young people unknowingly have these dangerous...

If you face drug charges in Georgia, understanding your rights regarding search and seizure can be crucial to your defense. Law enforcement must follow specific rules when conducting searches, and violating these rules can lead to the exclusion of evidence. Know your...

In the world of drug-related crimes, confidential informants play a role that often goes unnoticed by the public. These individuals, working secretly with law enforcement, can significantly impact drug distribution cases. Understanding how confidential informants...

Several factors determine diversion program eligibility, but if you qualify and complete the program, they may drop the charges against you. Again, this is subject to the court’s determination and approval. Here are a few things you need to know about diversion...

Georgia has strict drug laws with penalties that change depending on the type and amount of drug involved. Possession of illegal drugs without a prescription is a felony. It can result in imprisonment from two to 15 years for a first offense if caught with Schedule I...

Prescription drugs are medications that doctors prescribe to treat various medical conditions. They help manage pain, control symptoms, and improve patients' quality of life. However, these drugs can be dangerous if misused. One way people misuse prescription drugs is...

In Georgia, drug possession charges extend beyond simply having illegal substances on your person. The concept of constructive possession allows law enforcement to hold individuals accountable even when drugs are not directly found in their possession. Elements that...

Drug charges often carry with them serious penalties. Thus, when you are accused of a drug crime, you are often concerned about the outcome. This is especially true when there is a charge of drug possession when the drugs in question were not in your actual...

Georgia takes drug crimes seriously, particularly when those crimes involve certain types of drugs. Georgia classifies drugs according to a schedule, with penalties depending on the schedule of the drug involved. Methamphetamine is a schedule II drug in Georgia. Other...