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It is illegal to use opioids for recreational purposes. And yet it is very clear that many people do it. There's an opioid epidemic in the United States, and use levels have never been so high before. Granted, some people are using these drugs completely legally, as...
A surprising range of seemingly innocent behavior can make people suspect you of drug abuse, drug dealing or even drug manufacturing. Having frequent visitors to your house, throwing the wrong items out in your garbage or buying certain things at the store might lead...
Many of the people arrested for drug offenses in Georgia will face possession charges. State law establishes certain medications as controlled substances and other drugs as prohibited substances. Those caught in possession of a controlled substance without a valid...
The Second Amendment gives people the right to own firearms. Whether you have a gun for self-defense or for sport, you will likely sometimes need to transport it. While there are few restrictions on the right to own firearms, there are often laws at the state level...
People jump to conclusions about what you do in the privacy of your home for all kinds of ridiculous reasons. Accidentally burning dinner one night might make people think you do drugs because of the strong smell and smoke coming out of your windows. Frequent visits...
Most of the time, people who get caught with illegal drugs or controlled substances in their possession will face state charges for those infractions. Local law enforcement officers will be the ones to catch them, so state authorities prosecute the case. There are...
You cannot be convicted for a crime you did not commit, at least not without it being a wrongful conviction -- which, unfortunately, does happen. But just refusing to actually commit the crime does not always mean you’re going to avoid all charges. In conspiracy...
It’s not always illegal to carry and use a weapon, such as a gun or knife, but there are times when this can lead to serious trouble with the law. For example, if you have a license to own a firearm, there’s nothing wrong with doing so in a legal manner. Conversely,...
Georgia has strict drug laws with harsh penalties. All but the most minor of marijuana possession charges count as felonies. Whether you face charges with possession or trafficking (illegal sales of the drugs) largely depends upon the amount you have at the time of...
In Augusta, you do not only have Georgia's criminal drug laws to worry about. Federal law also punishes drug offenses. These layers of criminal law work side-by-side in Georgia to charge thousands of people with felony possession, trafficking and other very serious...
