Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Meth Continues as Illegal Drug of Choice in Georgia
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) frequently releases information about drug usage in the state. Its latest report reveals that methamphetamine continues to be the illegal drug of choice overall. The GBI collects its information by examining drug samples collected during arrests by law enforcement agencies across the state. There are seven GBI labs […]
Understanding the Penalties for Drug Possession in Georgia
Like many states, Georgia has decriminalized the recreational use of marijuana over the past few years. However, the state still maintains harsh penalties for drug possession overall, and those convicted could be left dealing with large fines, a suspended driver’s license and jail time. In Georgia, individuals convicted of drug possession for the first time […]