Allegations of dealing drugs is always a serious legal matter, but the stakes just increased when it comes to accusations that involve drugs laced with fentanyl in Georgia. This is because of the recent passage of the Fentanyl Eradication and...
The sight of red and blue flashing lights in your review mirror can cause your heart to skip a beat. In this situation, it is important to take a deep breath and pull over. The officer will likely approach your car. Ideally this will lead to a...
Using someone else’s prescription medicine might seem harmless to some people. If an individual is in pain or in need of urgent medical attention, taking medication not prescribed to them may seem like a suitable shortcut to save time. However,...
Drug tests are standard law enforcement tools police use during roadside stops or as part of an investigation into drug offenses. However, it is crucial to understand that the drug testing process, often a cornerstone of the prosecution's case, is...
Georgia's drug laws are known for being strict, with serious consequences for drug-related offenses. Understanding the differences between drug possession and trafficking is critical, as each carries distinct legal definitions and penalties. The...
If a police officer suspects you of a drug crime, he or she will likely attempt to search you or your property to find evidence of drug possession or distribution. Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, a police officer must...
Drug charges can riddle you with nervousness and uncertainty about the future. That can be a lot to take on as you try to carry on with your normal life while your criminal case works its way through the legal system. All too often, these pressures...
If you had the chance to save someone’s life by dialing 9-1-1, would you take it? Like most people, you probably would. What about if making that call could mean you end up in prison? Would you still go ahead? Each year, many people die each year...
For many years, courts punished convicted drug offenders with fines and/or jail time. But then some states began experimenting with their own “drug courts” that addressed some nonviolent drug crimes in different ways. Incarceration rates began to...
Of course, you likely understand that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is unlawful. You probably also know that police officers can detect alcohol impairment through field sobriety tests and breathalyzers. You might not realize this,...
