Drug Charges

The drug courts, which are a type of Accountability Court, serve an important function in the criminal justice system. They are an alternative to traditional prosecution that treats drug offenses as a form of moral failure, rather than the consequence of a very real...

Fentanyl has become a hot topic in social policy, law enforcement and medicine in recent years. This powerful synthetic opioid is far stronger than traditional opiate drugs, such as morphine and codeine. It is so potent, in fact, that experts blame fentanyl and...

Georgia, like other states, has a law that allows people to avoid being charged with a relatively small amount of illegal drugs if their offense is discovered solely because they sought emergency help for a person who appeared to be suffering an overdose. This is...

You can be charged with possessing drugs with intent when law enforcement believes you had drugs and planned to sell, trade or deliver them. These charges are more severe than simple possession because they suggest you intended to distribute drugs rather than just use...

Police often discover drugs in shared spaces such as vehicles or residences. When that occurs, officers decide who bears responsibility. Proximity to illegal substances does not automatically create guilt. Investigators determine responsibility by examining who knew...

You’re not proud of the things that your addiction caused you to do. Eventually, your addiction caught up with you and got you in trouble with the police, and now you’re facing drug charges. Your goal is to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Should you...

People accused of breaking the law are often anxious about the potential consequences that a court may impose in the event of a conviction. Many people try to determine the possible penalties before they choose between entering a guilty plea and taking the case to...

Federal student aid helps students pay for college, but having a drug conviction in the past can make things harder. Knowing how this might affect financial aid is important for anyone wanting to go back to school. How federal law affects student aid eligibility In...

Georgia law takes drug distribution seriously, and the consequences can be severe. Understanding when police can charge someone with drug distribution helps you navigate this complex issue. The charges depend on the circumstances surrounding various factors....

Facing drug possession charges can happen even if the drugs don’t belong to you. People in Georgia often wonder how they can end up with these charges when they didn’t knowingly possess illegal substances. Understanding how drug possession laws work in the state can...