Drunk driving is not the only grounds for DUI charges in Georgia. Drugs play a major part in DUI charges and defenses. Drugs and DUI A person is guilty of a DUI for driving under the influence of any drug that makes it less safe for that motorist to drive. Motorists...
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Drug Charges
An overview of federal drug schedules
The severity of penalties for drug crimes in Georgia depends not just on the crime committed, but also what types of drugs are at issue. Federal law classifies drugs in a system known as “schedules,” with Schedule I drugs being considered more dangerous than Schedule...
Drug possession crimes under Georgia law
Crimes related to the possession of drugs are serious matters under Georgia law. An individual who has been arrested on alleged drug possession charges may not know what to do or who to contact in order to help them work through the overwhelming allegations made...
Major drug bust in Georgia leads to 140 warrants
When a person commits a drug crime in Georgia they are aggressively prosecuted by law enforcement and other entities. Drug crimes are taken seriously in Georgia and someone who is convicted can face serious penalties, including jail time, fines, and a felony record. A...
Potential penalties for selling marijuana in Georgia
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...
Can you suppress drug evidence being used against you?
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...
People suffering from addiction need treatment, not jail time
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...
Many drug addicts are self-medicating mental illness
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...
Is a plea bargain a good deal in a drug case?
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...
Civil asset forfeiture – or how the state can take your property
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...