The opioid crisis is something almost every area in the United States must deal with. It is a tragic situation tied to the pharmaceutical industry. While opioid pills are the sought-after source for those addicted, cheaper and easier to secure alternatives often...
What is a drug court?
If you face drug charges, your case may end up in drug court. This special court can help you to avoid a criminal conviction on your record. According to the National Institute of Justice, drug courts focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and they put your...
How does Georgia define drug paraphernalia?
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...
How is Georgia handling the opioid epidemic?
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...
The consequences of a drug charge in Georgia
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...
What is MDMA?
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...
Is drug court an option for you?
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...
Justice reform offers hope to some serving life sentences
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...
