Georgia has its fair share of drug problems. State lawmakers take this issue seriously and laws are in place to show offenders just that. This week, this column will address drug charges for drug possession and what such charges may mean for an accused...
Drug Charges
Police looking to press drug charges against Forsyth man
Police in Georgia recently raided a home in the Forsyth area and found drugs and weapons. No one was home during the raid. Police are now looking to the individual responsible in order to press weapons and drug charges against him.Authorities say they are looking for...
Criminal cases involving drug charges slow to get to court
Anyone who is facing criminal charges just wants their day in court so they can move on with their lives. Unfortunately, Georgia residents facing drug charges are finding that they have to wait much longer than they expected to fight their cases. This is because the...
Facing MDMA-related drug charges?
The state of Georgia does not treat MDMA-related drug crimes lightly. If you find yourself facing drug charges for possessing, distributing or trafficking ecstasy, the potential consequences can be quite severe. What can you do if you find yourself in trouble with the...
2 Georgia residents facing firearm and drug charges
Police in Georgia recently arrested two people in Forsyth County for their alleged involvement in a drug distribution business. A male and a female were taken into custody on Thursday, March 22. Firearm and drug charges were filed against each of them.According to a...
Are you a healthcare worker facing drug charges?
Georgia has many residents who work in the health care industry. Their jobs are not easy and their work is to be applauded. Unfortunately, there are those who find themselves on the wrong side of the law when their close work with prescription drugs results in...
Georgia family facing drug charges
A Georgia family was recently arrested following a drug investigation. A father, mother and son were all taken into custody for a number of criminal offenses and are facing drug charges as a result. All three individuals deserve a chance to fight their cases in court....
Police in Georgia arrest 66 people on drug charges
On New Year's Eve, police in Georgia arrested 66 people who were attending a house party. They are all facing drug charges since police claim to have found marijuana out in the open. The consequences for such charges can be life-changing. Having experienced legal...
Georgia woman facing neglect, burglary and drug charges
A Georgia woman with a criminal past was recently arrested for allegedly burglarizing a house and committing a number of other serious offenses. She is now facing neglect, burglary and drug charges as a result. She stands to lose a lot if convicted. As such, she...
Facing heroin-related drug charges?
In Georgia and elsewhere, heroin is the drug of choice for a number of people. However, as it is still considered an illegal substance, those caught with it for personal use or for distribution purposes may face drug charges. Depending on what type of charges are...