Drug Possession

Police in Georgia say that an anonymous tip sparked an investigation that led to the discovery of illegal drugs worth more than $50,000. According to the Valdosta Police Department, a phone call received at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 told officers that a...

The state of Georgia takes drug offenses seriously. As a result, the penalties can be harsh for a conviction. If you have been arrested for a drug crime involving cocaine, you should know what to expect. What are the cocaine laws in Georgia? Drug charges involving...

If you are found to be in possession of a controlled substance in the state of Georgia, you may be subject to multiple penalties. The severity of any sentence that might be handed down in your case will be determined by multiple factors such as the type of substance...

Police departments in Georgia and around the country issue officers with kits they can use to conduct roadside drug tests. The kits are popular because they are inexpensive and simple to use, but they are also highly unreliable. While the results of these tests are...

Criminal courts in Georgia often take a no-nonsense approach to drug crimes. And some of the most serious penalties occur when courts find defendants guilty of possessing, manufacturing, or distributing methamphetamine. The flow of these illicit substances continues...

Despite its reputation as something of a party drug, cocaine is also commonly used by people in professional circles. The boost of energy and focus it provides can help someone conquer a heavy workload and still make it home in time for dinner. Of course, the drug is...

For years, a semi-legal market for synthetic substitute drugs thrived in the United States, including here in Georgia. There were a whole range of products, from pills called Molly intended to duplicate the effects of MDMA to bath salts which gave a stimulating high...

For many people, opioid, opiate and even heroin addiction start with an illness or injury. One day, something happens that causes serious pain. It could be a car accident or joint replacement surgery. Whatever the reason, you seek out medical care. Your doctor, in...

More and more states are legalizing marijuana for adult recreational use. Unfortunately for those who enjoy the plant in Georgia, the Peach State isn't one of them. While the state has enacted and expanded a medical marijuana program for those with serious medical...

Medical marijuana is not completely legal in Georgia. State legislators passed a law in 2015 permitting Georgians to use cannabis oil in very specific medical treatment circumstances.The current law s, however, do not allow farmers to grow marijuana for cannabis oil....