Drug offenses range from simple possession to far more serious trafficking charges. Every state has slightly different rules regarding drug offenses that largely mirror federal statutes. More serious charges are generally felony offenses that carry long prison...
Individuals accused of illegal drug possession are at risk of prosecution. The state can bring charges against them that might result in incarceration, probation and financial penalties. Frequently, drug possession charges begin with police officers encountering...
State and federal laws prohibit the possession, transfer and manufacturing of various substances. The government classifies drugs on a schedule. Factors including the likelihood of abuse and acknowledged medical uses of different drugs influence the schedule...
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is many times stronger than traditional opiate drugs. It is also relatively cheap and easy to manufacture. Fentanyl is so powerful that it can very easily lead to addiction and overdose. As a result, it has become one of the...
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...
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...
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...