On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Feb 13, 2020 | drug possession
Some terms and phrases about juvenile crimes can be confusing to those who are not familiar with the legal system. MIP, or minor in possession, is one of those terms. A minor in possession law refers to specific situations regarding young adults’ involvement...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | drug possession
Right now, it is legal for registered patients to own low doses of THC oil in Georgia, but it is against the law to buy, sell or make it. When it comes to marijuana laws, it is easy to get in the weeds about what is legal and what is not. There are lots of names for...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Dec 2, 2019 | drug possession
Some people in Georgia have certain medical needs that can only be met by using a syringe or a hypodermic needle to inject treatments. People who suffer from diabetes, for instance, require injections of insulin. But the problem with possessing or distributing a...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | drug possession
Whenever there is talk about drug crimes and drug laws in Georgia, there is usually talk about racism. Many people believe there is a link between the arrest and conviction of someone for drugs and his or her race. This is something that can often be seen in...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jul 26, 2019 | drug possession
While every state has its own laws regarding drug use and possession, many states have decriminalized marijuana. Georgia, however, is not one of those states, despite the fact that if you have a severe medical condition, you may be able to apply for medical marijuana....
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jun 14, 2019 | drug possession
If you have been charged with drug-related offenses following a traffic stop it is important to understand how Georgia drug possession law relates to your case. In order to conduct a search of your property, the officer requires either your consent or a warrant before...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | May 29, 2019 | drug possession
In November 2018, a 47-year-old man pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to drug possession, money laundering and conspiracy. Recently, a federal court in Georgia sentenced him to over 34 years in prison. Following his initial sentence, he is to serve a...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Feb 21, 2019 | drug possession
The battle against drugs rages on in Georgia. Police are on alert and involved in active investigations in an attempt to stem the flow of drugs to area communities. A recent traffic stop led to an arrest for drug possession after the smell of marijuana was detected in...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jan 22, 2019 | drug possession
Drivers in Georgia who are pulled over by the police have the right to refuse to a search of the vehicle. An officer can request a search if he believes that there is reasonable cause to believe that the vehicle contains evidence of a crime. If the officer believes...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jan 9, 2019 | drug possession
Some US holidays are characterized almost entirely by their endorsement of candy – namely, Halloween and Valentine’s Day. Celebrated by children and adults alike, these days are all about giving and getting sweets. But, every year, police find threatening...
