Drug charges

The amount of time that drugs show up in the event of a drug test varies depending on several factors, including the dose that was taken, what type of drug was used, how frequently that person uses the substance and the individual's own metabolism. Different drugs can...

Many people think of drug-related charges as being those that have to do directly with using, possessing or selling drugs. There’s another type of drug charge that’s possible – drug paraphernalia charges.  If you're facing a drug paraphernalia charge in Georgia, it...

You know that it’s illegal to sell your medication. For instance, perhaps you are taking painkillers after some type of surgery or an injury. You’re not allowed to sell these to someone else because they are often used for recreational purposes, which could be...

In the United States, you have a host of legal rights and protections that are enshrined in the constitution. Some notable examples are your rights to privacy and protection from unlawful searches and seizures, which are set out in the Fourth Amendment.  One of the...

Many people do not realize how big a problem drugs have become in this country. When they hear of people dying due to overdoes, they think it only concerns a minority sector that does not concern them. While that might once have been the case, opioids have changed...

When you find yourself accused of a criminal offense, like drug possession, you may worry about what will happen if you end up convicted. Many people fear the worst-case scenario so much that they plead guilty and get saddled with a lifelong criminal record because of...

Most people are familiar with the concept of “entrapment.” You’ve probably seen TV shows or movies where undercover officers or confidential informants get themselves embedded in a group that’s planning criminal activity so that they can gather evidence against them...

While drunk driving arrests have been steadily declining in recent years, the number of arrests due to drugged driving – driving while under the influence of drugs – has been on the rise. Georgia recently introduced a new “drug recognition expert” training, a...

Imagine if the police could flag down any driver they wanted and go through their car. It could become so frustrating and upsetting that you ditch the car altogether and travel everywhere by public transport. Thankfully, you have rights as a motorist. If the police...

At some point in time, everybody falls ill. With certain illnesses, it may not be possible for the body's immune system to fight them without medical treatment. Prescription drugs play a key part in helping people to recover, but they can also be potentially dangerous...