Georgia has clear laws about marijuana possession, but they can be confusing. The state separates medical and recreational use, with different rules for each. It is important to understand these laws, especially if you are presently facing criminal charges....
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Is buying marijuana online legal?
Marijuana laws have become diverse as well as more complex. With more states gradually accepting cannabis for medical or recreational use, you might be wondering about its status in Georgia. Online purchasing of marijuana has become a hot topic, with many seeking...
Is it legal to grow marijuana in Georgia?
A drug conviction could change the course of your life. In Georgia, laws are strict, and penalties for drug possession or distribution can be severe. To this day (September 2024), recreational and medical use of marijuana is prohibited in the state. This means that...
My teen was caught with marijuana, what could happen to them?
Marijuana is a popular gateway drug because of how it can introduce users to a wider array of controlled substances. It is the substance that many teenagers first try if experimenting with drugs. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, almost 7% of...
Is recreational marijuana use legal in Georgia?
Recently, state governments have been more lenient about marijuana use, greenlighting the possession and sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes. However, some states are still strict when it comes to the recreational use of cannabis. In Georgia, lawmakers passed a...
What’s the difference between hemp, CBD and marijuana?
Many residents of Georgia enjoy marijuana and marijuana-based products. It’s important to understand the difference between hemp, CBD and marijuana. Is marijuana legal in Georgia? Although marijuana is now legal in many states, that is not the case in Georgia....
Being aware of the amount of possession in your case
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...
Know the consequences of possessing marijuana in Georgia
Marijuana laws are constantly changing in the U.S. as some states make it legal to purchase. However, it is still illegal in several areas, leading to penalties and time in jail depending on the amount you have in your possession. In one area of Georgia, a change in...
Marijuana sold over the internet leads to investigation, arrests
The debate over legalizing marijuana continues in Georgia. Despite many states in the nation deciding to reduce enforcement or to legalize marijuana in certain degrees, it remains largely illegal in the Peach State. When people are caught selling it in some form, they...