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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...
The activity at the southern border of the United States has seen much more than the crossing of immigrants looking for refuge. It has also made it easier for drug traffickers to get their wares into the country by often standard means using commercial equipment that...
Georgia treats drug crimes seriously, devoting a great deal of time and resources toward investigating and prosecuting them. Being arrested and convicted of a drug crime can have serious consequences for you and your future. And what many don’t realize is that those...
Many drug cases arise from traffic stops and other relatively simple incidents in which police find drugs in a person's possession while investigating something unrelated. The charges involved in these cases are serious, and they can ruin the lives of the accused, but...
Being caught in possession of an illegal substance could result in serious consequences for the accused. These could be further intensified if the accused is purported to be involved in a drug trafficking operation. In order for these charges to stick in Georgia,...
Georgia treats drug crimes seriously and harshly penalizes possession of small amounts of Schedule I drugs. If you are convicted of possessing a Schedule I drug, you might be sentenced to prison and be ordered to pay a stiff fine. Drug convictions also come with...