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...
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Georgia drug trafficking laws and penalties
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,...
Penalties for possessing less than 1 gram of Schedule I drugs
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...
Can an officer search your vehicle for drugs?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects Americans from unreasonable or illegal searches and seizures by law enforcement officials. One way to protect people from these unlawful searches is to require police officers to acquire a valid warrant before...
Large stash of drugs seized after traffic stop
We all make choices in life, and sometimes, those choices work out, and sometimes, they do not. Unfortunately, when those choices involve illegal drugs, the consequences of those choices not working out can be severe. According to Coweta County deputies, this was the...
Drug crimes in the state of Georgia
The penalties for drug crimes are serious in every state, whether an individual is accused of being in possession of a drug or was allegedly selling or transporting illegal substances at the time of arrest. A possession charge can also turn into a drug trafficking...
Atlanta inmate charged with trafficking methamphetamine
An inmate at the United States Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta has been accused of coordinating a major drug trafficking operation. The 37-year-old inmate was allegedly able to arrange for the sale and delivery of millions of dollars of methamphetamine while behind...
Dozens arrested in South Fulton drug bust
A conviction in Georgia for a drug crime can have serious consequences. If a person is facing drug crime charges, they need an experienced criminal defense attorney. Drug crimes are taken seriously in Georgia and a conviction can lead to serious consequences. Major...
How often do roadside drug tests turn up false positives?
False-positive roadside drug tests can sometimes lead to wrongful convictions for Atlanta metro and North Georgia residents. Arming yourself with knowledge about how common false positives are and how they can be avoided may help you if you're ever involved in an...
DUI includes marijuana and other drugs
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...
