Drug Charges

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...

When you’re under suspicion for having committed a drug crime, the police are bound to question you. And when they do, they’re going to utilize several tactics to try to get you to talk. If they can keep you talking, then they increase the chances that you’ll say...

A drug charge and a corresponding conviction can have tremendous implications for your life, affecting everything from your freedom, your reputation, your ability to work, and the time you get to spend with your children. That’s why you need to aggressively seek every...

If you are accused of a prescription drug crime, you could face serious penalties. However, there may be defenses available to you. Prescription drug crimes Prescription drug crimes can involve several types of illegal activity. If you obtain or distribute medications...

For individuals in Georgia with a felony drug possession conviction, you may wonder whether you can still vote. While voting is a fundamental right and civic duty, it can be revoked in certain circumstances, including specific criminal convictions. Understanding...