Prescription drugs are controlled substances, which means that only doctors, pharmacists and other medical professionals have the right to recommend and distribute them. You probably already know that if you sell your prescription medication to someone else or if you...
Drug Charges
Serious penalties exist for heroin charges in Georgia
Heroin is one of the illegal drugs that’s taken very seriously in Georgia. Officials consider this drug a serious threat to the public because there is a huge risk of overdosing on it. For people who are addicted to it, this means that they can face criminal charges...
Traffic Stop For Minor Offense Leads To Major Charges
Many drug charges originate following traffic stops. Police officers pull over a car for erratic driving or a perceived problem with the vehicle. Once the stop has been initiated, it may lead to an eventual search and the discovery of offenses much larger than what...
Georgia pharmacy accused of participation in “pill mill” scheme
Lest you think that all of the furor over “pill mills” has abated, take note of recent events in Georgia: A pharmacy known as Chip’s Discount Drugs was fined $2.1 million by federal authorities for its role in over-prescribing opioids. According to federal...
Types of prescription drug crimes
When you think about prescription drug crimes, you might think about someone getting pulled over for a DUI because of impairment or someone who is buying drugs and using them illegally. The reality is that even normally law-abiding people can be accused of drug...
If you’re caught with heroin, you need a strong defense
Georgia takes the use, distribution, possession, trafficking and manufacturing of heroin seriously, penalizing those who commit these acts severely. Even for a first offense, the possession of heroin is a felony. A felony charge has a significant impact on your life...
Drugged driving is a serious matter in Georgia
Drivers must be adequately prepared before they get behind the wheel of a vehicle. When they aren’t, they are putting others on the roads around them in danger of being involved in a crash. Many drivers might not realize that the medications they take, including many...
Is the Pretrial Diversion Program applicable for drug charges?
If you have been charged with drug-related crime in the state of Georgia, you may be wondering what the future holds if you are convicted. While many people facing drug charges may face time in prison and significant financial penalties, there are alternatives...
Defending against a drug possession charge in Georgia
Drug possession charges can result in serious consequences for the accused and their family, which is why it is so beneficial to develop defense strategies immediately after being charged, especially when one faces drug charges. The defense strategy used will vary...
Georgia man faces criminal charges after overdose death
Most of us are aware that selling illicit substances is illegal in the state. However, many people are unaware that drug dealers may face various drug charges and even a felony charge for murder if the person they sold the drugs to overdosed on the drugs they received...