If you are accused of a prescription drug crime, you could face serious penalties. However, there may be defenses available to you. Prescription drug crimes Prescription drug crimes can involve several types of illegal activity. If you obtain or distribute medications...
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Can a drug possession conviction affect my voting rights?
For individuals in Georgia with a felony drug possession conviction, you may wonder whether you can still vote. While voting is a fundamental right and civic duty, it can be revoked in certain circumstances, including specific criminal convictions. Understanding...
Do I have to worry about the feds with Georgia marijuana charges?
The intricacies of marijuana laws in the United States create a complex scenario for individuals facing Georgia marijuana charges. While certain states have embraced the legalization, the federal government classifies it as a Schedule I substance, setting the stage...
Can I avoid jail by going to rehab?
Being arrested and convicted of a drug crime in Georgia comes with serious penalties. Depending on the type and amount of drug, you may face jail or prison time on top of any other penalties. One of the problems with this approach is that often people possessing or...
How reliable are drug detection dogs?
As is the case across the country, Georgia authorities use drug detection dogs in their work. A properly trained police dog in theory is supposed to be able to pick up on the scent of drugs and alert police to their presence. Legally, the dog gives police information...
How is marijuana treated in Georgia?
In recent years, many states have changed their laws regarding the use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at where the law stands in Georgia. Marijuana laws in our state In Georgia, marijuana is illegal for recreational use...
Seven arrested in connection with Houston County drug case
The Georgia countryside is sprinkled with abandoned buildings that are almost continuously vacant. These structures, known colloquially as “trap houses,” make fruitful shelters for transactions involving illicit drugs. A recent arrest in Elko demonstrates how these...
Have you been charged with marijuana possession?
Both medicinal and recreational marijuana are becoming legal in more and more states. Georgia is not yet one of them. Marijuana is considered a controlled substance under the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Although the effects of using marijuana are not usually as...
What is drug trafficking in Georgia?
If you hear that your charges include drug trafficking, you know that you face serious criminal charges. Drug trafficking charges often follow if the police suspect you of drug distribution, the manufacturing of drugs, delivering drugs, selling drugs or possessing...
Penalties and defenses for prescription drug misuse
If a person is accused of a crime involving prescription drugs, there can be serious consequences. There are several examples of these crimes and there are potential defenses to consider. Prescription drug crimes Prescription fraud involves forging a prescription or...