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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...
If an officer suspects you of drunk driving in Georgia, they will pull you over. However, even for first DUI offenses, a DUI can get costly from court fines and legal fees. It helps to know what to expect from a DUI and how to avoid them. Cost of a DUI in Georgia For...
Emerging technologies like facial recognition software and gunshot detection systems have revolutionized law enforcement in recent years, and now police departments in Georgia and around the country are deploying aerial drones to observe protests, keep track of...
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...
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...
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...
An officer can pull a suspected drunk driver over and conduct several field tests. There are several standard tests that an officer may use to check for signs of DUI, but a driver in Marietta, Georgia, can challenge the results. Standard field sobriety tests The...
In Georgia, causing damage to another person's property is classified either as a first- or second-degree offense. It is an enhanced form of theft that is taken more seriously than trespassing and shoplifting. Learn more about the basic definition of property crimes...
Most people who are pulled over by the police for minor infractions believe that it is a normal practice. They do not question it if they are let go with a warning. However, a person who has to go to court and pay a fine may find the practice to be unnecessary. Today,...