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...
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How a traffic stop can lead to a charge of 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...
Drugs disguised as candy may emerge near Valentine’s Day
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 substances...
Charge of drug possession presents need for criminal defense
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...
Drug possession could undo a teacher’s career
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 possession....
A traffic stop ends in a drug possession charge
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 officer...
1 ounce a critical threshold in Georgia marijuana laws
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...