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One traffic stop. One search. One baggie. In Georgia, charges can quickly cross the line between simple possession and an allegation of drug trafficking, sometimes based on weight alone. It is helpful to understand how prosecutors make that shift since trafficking...
Many drug crimes specifically involve prohibited substances. People acquire drugs that are against the law to possess or consume. If they get caught with those drugs, they are then at risk of criminal prosecution. Other times, criminal charges might involve controlled...
Many people who suffer drug overdoses aren’t alone when it happens. Sadly, they still don’t get what could be life-saving emergency aid because the people with them fear that if they call 911, police will accompany first responders and everyone there will be arrested...
The concept of possession sometimes comes into play when a person is facing drug charges. This is often a central point in the matter, so it’s critical for defendants to fully understand what it means. In drug-related criminal cases, possession isn’t limited only to...
The dangers of fentanyl cannot be overstated. This synthetic opioid has been estimated to be about 50 times stronger than heroin. Even ingesting a tiny amount of it can be almost instantly fatal. Many people don’t intend to take fentanyl. They may be exposed to it...
Police officers can arrest anyone who they catch in possession of dangerous drugs. State prosecutors can then choose to bring charges against those who illegally possessed prohibited or controlled substances. Many individuals arrested due to claims of drug possession...
The Controlled Substance Act (CSA) was established in 1970 to maintain the use, manufacture and distribution of substances. These regulations help establish whether a substance can be obtained by consumers or used for medical purposes. Not all substances have the...
The term “drug trafficking” often makes people think of organized crime involving the regular sale of illicit substances. State prosecutors can bring trafficking charges against those accused of involvement in organized criminal activity related to the large-scale...
You and your friend both happen to have the same pills on prescription. You both need to take them regularly each day. When you go away together for a few days, she realizes that she has forgotten her pills at home. You have plenty, so you just tell her to grab some...
People who are charged with drug possession can lose employment, loan opportunities, education advancements and housing. A drug possession charge in Georgia can lead to serious penalties. The possession of a Schedule III, IV or V substance can lead to up to 5 years in...