Drug Crimes

Finding out that police believe the drugs belonged to you can feel shocking, especially if you never expected to face criminal charges. Maybe you accepted a ride from a friend, shared an apartment with roommates or were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time....

While many states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana, Georgia has not. The state has a low-THC medical cannabis program that differs from the much more permissive medical marijuana statutes in many other states. There is also no legal way to acquire or...

A first-time drug possession charge in Georgia carries serious legal and personal consequences. The state classifies drug offenses into schedules, and this classification affects your penalties. Understanding these rules helps you see your legal options more clearly....

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...