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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Jan 7, 2019 | drug possession
It can be serious business to be charged with a crime in Rome, Georgia. All the more so when the alleged crime includes charges for drug possession. The war against the drug crisis is an ongoing one, and law enforcement is motivated to make progress against the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Oct 16, 2018 | drug possession
Being charged with a drug crime can have a profound impact on a person’s life in Georgia. It can also have a profound impact on a person’s career. This is the situation a former school teacher is facing in Bibb County after his arrest for suspected drug...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Oct 4, 2018 | drug possession
Sometimes, a traffic stop can turn into something else. A man in Georgia was recently pulled over for having a defective head light. However, he got more than he may have bargained for when he received a drug possession charge. A Colquitt County Sherriff’s...
On behalf of Law Offices of Walter L. Lutes, P.C. | Sep 20, 2018 | drug possession
Allegations of possessing marijuana can leave a person facing many consequences. Just how severe these consequences can get depends on many things. Here in Georgia, one of the key factors is whether or not the person is accused of having possessed more than an ounce...
