The procedures used during the search of an individual who is suspected of a crime are often highly debated topics. Every person across the country has rights which cannot be violated in this process. Similar searches have led to the arrest of countless...
Drug Charges
Georgia teacher facing drug charges
Members of some professions seem to be held to a higher standard than others. When a member of one of these professions is charged for some alleged wrongdoing, the media appears to be compelled to notify the public. One recent example of this involves a Georgia...
Three facing drug charges after checkpoint stops in Georgia
Many individuals have been accused of criminal charges as the result of routine traffic stops. In similar situations, K-9 units often perform open-air searches in an attempt to detect if there are any drugs within the vehicle. According to police, a recently...
2 men are facing drug charges after traffic stop in Georgia
Clearly, being convicted of a drug-related crime can have a negative impact on one's future. Jail time, fines and/or probation may be ordered. Many people seek legal counsel to help defend against any criminal charges. This may be the case for two men...
Holiday season includes drug charges for two in Georgia
While many people in Georgia are imbibing a bit of cheer and trying to check everything off their to-do lists for holiday fun, the month of December has taken a different turn for some others. Two people, in particular, will likely be spending the rest of the month...
Avoiding jail time regarding drug possession charges in Georgia
Many Georgia residents have experienced situations in life where they felt they were in the wrong places at the wrong times. In some cases, drug possession charges were involved. In building strong defenses, some have been able to show that mere circumstance led...
Routine traffic stop in Georgia leads to drug charges and arrests
Law enforcement agents who make traffic stops in Georgia often claim to find evidence of criminal offenses during the process. Such appears to have been the case in a recent stop made in Fort Oglethorpe. The incident has led to drug charges against several...
Protect your rights when facing drug charges in Georgia
Criminal charges related to the use, possession or sale of illegal drugs can have a detrimental impact on a person's future and freedom. Depending on the type of drug involved, drug charges can compromise career opportunities and even child custody...
Obtaining legal assistance in relation to drug charges in Georgia
The legal system can be complicated and someone who is not familiar with state or federal laws, or has never before been arrested or accused of a crime may become confused and stressed in the process. Crimes, such as those involving drug charges carry potential...
Traffic stop in Georgia gives rise to multiple drug charges
In August, a Georgia man was arrested after a traffic stop in Decatur. The police narcotics unit in DeKalb County allegedly found large amounts of ecstasy and Xanax pills along with several ounces of marijuana in his possession. According to the officers, the drugs...