In the world of drug-related crimes, confidential informants play a role that often goes unnoticed by the public. These individuals, working secretly with law enforcement, can significantly impact drug distribution cases. Understanding how confidential informants operate might be critical to your defense if you face drug charges. Confidential informants or CIs, are central to many investigations. They provide insider knowledge ..read more

Several factors determine diversion program eligibility, but if you qualify and complete the program, they may drop the charges against you. Again, this is subject to the court’s determination and approval. Here are a few things you need to know about diversion programs in Georgia: Eligibility In Georgia, pretrial diversion programs help first-time offenders avoid prosecution by completing specific requirements ..read more

A drug conviction could change the course of your life. In Georgia, laws are strict, and penalties for drug possession or distribution can be severe. To this day (September 2024), recreational and medical use of marijuana is prohibited in the state. This means that growing marijuana is illegal, even if you have a THC oil permit for medical use. Penalties ..read more

Georgia has strict drug laws with penalties that change depending on the type and amount of drug involved. Possession of illegal drugs without a prescription is a felony. It can result in imprisonment from two to 15 years for a first offense if caught with Schedule I or II drugs and 30 years for subsequent offenses. For lower schedule drugs ..read more

Prescription drugs are medications that doctors prescribe to treat various medical conditions. They help manage pain, control symptoms, and improve patients’ quality of life. However, these drugs can be dangerous if misused. One way people misuse prescription drugs is through a practice called doctor shopping. Doctor shopping is a crime in Georgia Doctor shopping occurs when a person visits multiple ..read more

A parole violation can turn your life upside down in the blink of an eye. One wrong move and the state may take away the freedom you have worked hard to regain. The fear and uncertainty of these situations can be overwhelming. What happens next? Will a simple mistake undo all the progress made? This blog may help you understand the aftermath of a parole violation in Georgia, cutting through the confusion and offering clear, straightforward information. What happens next? The State Board of Pardons and Paroles can order your arrest if they suspect you have violated your parole conditions. There ..read more

Most drug addicts did not intend to be drug addicts. However, people do become drug addicts for various reasons and the effect on their lives can be devastating. You have likely heard stories about people who never recovered from their addiction and whose lives were ultimately ruined. Perhaps you are struggling with a drug addiction yourself. Drug addiction causes some people to make poor choices they would have otherwise not made. Sometimes these choices result in criminal charges. The link between drugs and crime Drugs alter your brain and impair judgment. Many drugs interact with brain rece ..read more

In Georgia, drug possession charges extend beyond simply having illegal substances on your person. The concept of constructive possession allows law enforcement to hold individuals accountable even when drugs are not directly found in their possession. Elements that establish constructive possession For a constructive possession conviction to go through in Georgia, prosecutors must establish these two critical elements. Knowledge: The state needs to establish that the defendant was aware of controlled substances. To prove this, evidence of prior drug use with the discovered substances or if t ..read more

Recently, state governments have been more lenient about marijuana use, greenlighting the possession and sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes. However, some states are still strict when it comes to the recreational use of cannabis. In Georgia, lawmakers passed a bill allowing patients to purchase and use low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products for treatments. In 2023, a limited number of certified dispensaries began selling medical cannabis oils containing up to 5% THC. Unfortunately, for noncertified patients, the possession, purchase and distribution of these products remain pro ..read more

Drug charges often carry with them serious penalties. Thus, when you are accused of a drug crime, you are often concerned about the outcome. This is especially true when there is a charge of drug possession when the drugs in question were not in your actual possession. The basis in these charges is constructive possession, and it could be enough to convict the accused as if they were in actual possession of the illegal substance. Whether it was following a traffic stop or another situation that subjected you or your property to a search, it is important to understand your rights when it comes ..read more