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...
Federal Drug Charges
The penalties contained in Georgia vs federal drug laws
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...
Woman charged with felony drug trafficking in Lee County
Drug trafficking is a growing concern in many communities across the country. For some people, trafficking drugs may seem like the only option to make a living or to get themselves in a better situation, but the reality is that it can ruin lives and lead to harsh...
Defend yourself because drug charges can add up
Georgia, like most states, has its own way of handling criminal acts. From the possession of a weapon to drug charges, Georgia has laws that dictate how you'll be charged and potentially how you'll be sentenced.With federal charges, you're dealing with a double blow....
2 arrested on gang and drug charges in Gwinnett County
As authorities in Georgia crack down on drug use and distribution, there are more and more raids taking place. In a recent Gwinnett gang raid, two people were arrested after the authorities found drugs and weapons in their possession.Both state and federal agents were...
Drug trafficking: Harsh penalties await those who are convicted
Drug trafficking is one of the most common kinds of drug crimes. You can be accused of drug trafficking if you have drugs in your vehicle and cross state lines, transport drugs between cities or even if you're only in possession of drugs but are in a moving vehicle....
Police chief’s wife arrested for heroin possession in Georgia
Federal drug charges have a lasting impact on your life, whether you're arrested and released or end up convicted. There is the media that will pick up the story, and your reputation that could take a hit because of how you're treated.Sometimes, drug busts happen to...
2 face federal charges after 4-month investigation concludes
When you face charges, you're looking at a future that is uncertain. It can be difficult to know what to expect in court, and the prosecution may be pushing hard for you to be penalized far more than you think is fair.Federal penalties are particularly daunting since...
Get help with your felony drug charges
Federal drug crimes are among the worst you can be accused of. While a state drug crime has its own penalties, federal charges tend to have harsher consequences.You may face federal charges if you're accused of selling or dealing drugs. The penalties will be...
4 face drug charges after allegedly distributing opioids
The opioid crisis has made the government crack down on the distribution and prescription of opioid painkillers and related drugs due to addiction in the general population. Patients sometimes become addicted to these medications, and they can be misused.An...