Traffic stops may seem like a minor event and interaction with law enforcement; however, when motorists in Georgia and elsewhere get pulled over, the traffic stop could evolve into a larger criminal matter. While this can be problematic for the motorist, resulting in...
Drug charges
What are the penalties for a drug crime?
Each state has their own penalties for drug crimes. If someone is facing charges for a drug crime here in Georgia, they should know just how their future and freedom are at stake. Despite the attitude toward marijuana use and possession becoming more casual over the...
When can the police legally search my vehicle?
Many people who are charged with drug crimes were arrested based on evidence of illegal drug possession or distribution found in their vehicles. However, some of this evidence may have be acquired unlawfully, as the search conducted by the police may have been illegal...
Man arrested on drug charges for selling opioids via the internet
In Atlanta and across Georgia, there is a perception that people who are accused of selling drugs are doing so in person and using conventional methods to contact potential customers. This might be true for street drugs like cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine as well...
Is a pretrial diversion program right for you?
It can be scary to face drug charges, especially when prosecutors threaten you with fines and jail time. But if you’re facing your first offense, then you have a lot of options at your disposal as far as how to resolve your case. While trying to suppress evidence or...
Possession can come with stiff penalties in Georgia
Carrying a small amount of a controlled substance may seem like a minor offense to you. You might consider such an action harmless, and you may assume you will face insignificant penalties if caught. In many states, this is true. Yet, in Georgia, possession charges...
Doctors seeking alternatives to addictive opioids for pain treatment
Opioid addiction is one of the most serious health crises in Georgia and across the United States. These powerful painkillers relieve chronic pain, but they are also highly habit-forming. Many times, desperate addicts end up committing crimes to get new prescriptions,...
Marijuana offenses account for 40% of all drug arrests
Despite the actions of more states to legalize or decriminalize marijuana possession, police officers still arrest more people over pot than any other drug. The FBI reports officers made 663,000 marijuana-related arrests in 2018 across the nation, amounting to four...