Drug Charges

There are many different ways that people in Georgia relax, unwind or have a good time. People may spend time with or do various activities with friends or family. They may go to parties or other events or simply spend time by themselves. In any of these situations...

A conviction on drug charges can threaten nearly every aspect of your life. We don’t say that to scare you but rather to let you know how important it is to build the best criminal defense you can when going toe-to-toe with aggressive prosecutors. Although you might...

One of the biggest challenges of working within the criminal justice system is dealing with the fact that drug policy and law tend to lag behind the best science out there for treating addiction. To some extent, this has to happen because research needs to be tested...

While there have been studies testing the idea for over 20 years now, not many people realize that many, if not most, drug addicts are self-medicating for various conditions. In fact, some studies have found that as many as two-thirds of all people treated for...

Prosecutors often offer plea deals in drug cases. They may also threaten the accused with a possible lengthy jail sentence if they refuse the offer.A plea bargain  that includes minimal or no jail time may seem like a good deal in a drug case, when the...

Some people are who are arrested for drug crimes in Georgia find they have more than a criminal case to worry about. Under Georgia's civil asset forfeiture law, they can also lose their vehicle, their money and other assets.Civil asset forfeiture is a money-maker for...

Many people think that possession of a small amount of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense. While this is true in some states, it is not true in Georgia. Even if you purchased marijuana in a state where it is legal for recreational or medical use, possession of...