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The many aspects of drug issues across the United States as well as across the world are imposing more and more on people's daily lives and more and more people are losing their lives because of drugs. The drug issue has been increasing for many years and it is...
Being stopped by police in Georgia can happen for many reasons. However, if the officer suspects you have committed a crime involving drugs, it’s terrifying. In this situation, it’s important to know your rights and when police can search your vehicle. Can police stop...
Society has become more lenient about drug charges, but Georgia law hasn't yet caught up. Illegal drug possession is usually a felony in this state. Suspension of your driver's license On your first drug-offense conviction, Georgia suspends your driver's license for...
Heroin is a highly addictive recreational drug that is illegal across the U.S. Drug laws in Georgia criminalize the possession, selling or trafficking of heroin. The result is an automatic felony, thousands of dollars in fines or several years in prison. The severity...
Georgia takes all drug crimes seriously. One of those crimes is drug counterfeiting. Drug counterfeiting occurs when a person sells drugs that are fake while passing them off as a different drug. Selling counterfeit drugs over state lines is also trafficking. What...
The penalties for drug-related crimes in Georgia and throughout the country depend largely upon the type and amount of illegal substance involved in the incident as well as the specific situation that led to it. This applies to the crimes of possession, dealing,...
The penalties for drug possession in Georgia are often strict. Each case is different and could have additional charges involved, so it's difficult to give a clear answer on how long prison time is for possession. Penalties for marijuana Possession of up to 1 ounce of...
Heroin is a controlled substance made from morphine that's naturally abundant in opium plants. Given its dangerous and addictive nature, many states make this substance illegal. A citizen of Marietta, Georgia, may face several penalties for buying or selling heroin....
Did you know that the use of drugs and alcohol in middle school can seriously impact a teenager's life? Drug and alcohol abuse in this age group can lead to problems at school, with the law and even with future relationships. Teenagers who engage in this behavior are...
Unlike other states in the union that have decriminalized or fully legalized marijuana, the drug remains fully illegal in the state of Georgia, with potential criminal penalties for those who violate the laws governing its possession. The amount of marijuana that a...