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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...
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...
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...
If you are convicted of a crime in Georgia, you may qualify for parole after serving a portion of your sentence. This means that you are released from prison, but you are supervised. The conditions of your parole may vary depending on the circumstances of your case...
If you are convicted of a DUI in Georgia, you can generally appeal your conviction. The appeals process involves reviewing procedures and legal issues in your case with the goal of overturning your conviction. DUI elements There are several elements that must be met...
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...
Being charged and convicted with driving under the influence in Georgia can lead to a litany of challenges. In addition to the possibility of being incarcerated and fined, it can result in a driver’s license suspension. Different 'legal limits' According to state law,...
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...
When you are arrested for DUI, you are probably feeling overwhelmed, scared and wondering what comes next. In the chaos and confusion that follows an arrest, you might not immediately think about the long-term consequences, such as the impact a DUI conviction could...
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...