Georgia law does not limit drug prohibitions to only controlled substances. The law also forbids you from possessing property known as drug paraphernalia. If convicted of having one or more kinds of paraphernalia, you could serve time in prison and pay fines. Like...

The opioid crisis gained recognition as a national public health emergency in 2017. In the years since, it has unfortunately not seen much improvement. However, states work hard within their own borders to help decrease the amount of users and the number of overdose...

Many drug possession charges in Georgia carry a steep punishment with them. Knowing more about the legal background of a charge against you can help you in understanding what consequences you may face. Controlled substance law The main statute used both nationwide and...

MDMA stands for methylenedioxymethamphetamine. Sometimes known as ecstasy, this is a stimulant drug that also has hallucinogenic properties. It is a Schedule I controlled substance because it has no accepted medical uses and a high potential for abuse. Authorities...

Drug charges in Georgia often lead to serious trouble, and depending on circumstances, you may have to pay fines, attend substance abuse treatment or potentially even spend time in jail or prison, among other possible repercussions. If you have valid fears about...

Georgia lawmakers have taken the first steps toward reforming the state's harshest drug sentencing laws. Justice reform has become a hot topic in Georgia in recent years, with state lawmakers beginning to undo some of the most egregious drug sentencing laws that were...