Drug Crimes

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...

Police officers often have to search for evidence of a crime when they suspect that one has been committed. For example, when they believe someone has drugs in their personal possession for their own use – or for any other type of criminal activity – finding these...

A significant portion of driving under the influence (DUI) infractions in Georgia involve alcohol. Most motorists are familiar with alcohol-related impaired driving rules. They know that if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes above 0.08% or if they...

There are many different scenarios in which police officers might locate prohibited or controlled substances and then arrest someone. For example, an officer who stops someone on a public sidewalk and pats them down might find drugs in their pocket or in their...

Drug possession charges often involve someone who is found to have prohibited substances in their pockets or in a bag that they carry. Someone in actual possession of prohibited or controlled substances may end up prosecuted by the state. Drug possession charges can...

Georgia has relatively strict drug laws. The state has employed a variety of statutes to prohibit the possession, sale, distribution and trafficking of numerous substances. There is no lawful way to possess, manufacture or distribute certain drugs in Georgia. There...