Drug Crimes

Yes, law enforcement in Georgia may use your text messages as evidence in a drug-related case. Courts can admit texts if they meet legal requirements. Understanding how this works helps you see how digital communication may factor into an investigation. How law...

Police departments and other law enforcement agencies may use a variety of tactics to enforce drug prohibition statutes. They may conduct sting operations using confidential informants or undercover agents. They might stake out locations where they know drug...

If police pull you over and charge you with drug possession, even though you do not own or use illegal drugs, you may feel shocked and confused. This situation happens because of a legal concept called constructive possession. Under this rule, prosecutors only need to...

Police officers sometimes find drugs in an individual's pocket or their backpack. In those cases, it is very clear who the drugs belong to and who may soon face criminal charges. Other times, things are less clear. Officers may respond to a noise complaint about a...

Drug charges often relate to the possession or abuse of prohibited drugs. Substances ranging from methamphetamine and heroin to cocaine are outright illegal to possess and use. Most people understand that if they get caught while in possession or under the influence...

Many states across the country, including Georgia, have laws that provide immunity from drug charges for those who get help for someone suffering an overdose. Unfortunately, not enough people are aware of these laws. Many people die from overdoses who could have been...

There’s no question that the increased presence of fentanyl has added to the crisis of drug fatalities in this country. Even a tiny amount of fentanyl can kill someone quickly. Unfortunately, all kinds of drugs can end up being laced with this synthetic opioid that’s...

Drug possession is a common and serious criminal charge. However, sometimes the state may allege that the offense was more serious than simple possession. Prosecutors may try to bring more significant charges when circumstances warrant doing so. Police officers do not...

Many people arrested due to the possession of prohibited or controlled substances face drug possession charges. It is a crime to own or consume many different substances. Depending on the type of drug and how much of it police officers find, possession charges could...

Many criminal charges related to drugs are predictable. They involve people who purchase prohibited drugs on the unregulated market or find ways to continue using a prescribed medication after their doctor ends their prescription. The people involved understand that...