From what you see on social media and on television shows, you might think that social attitudes about drugs have completely changed in recent decades. People talk openly about using substances that remain prohibited at a federal level on social media. Television...
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What many Georgia drivers don’t realize about drugged driving
Although it does not affect someone in the same way that alcohol does, marijuana or cannabis does affect cognition and therefore ability to safely drive. Concerns about drugged driving have influenced policy in many states as lawmakers or voters legalized medical and...
Can the police arrest you for having a spouse’s medication?
You share just about everything with your spouse, from your personal property to your daily schedule. The two of you also share household responsibilities. In theory, you may sometimes perform certain tasks on behalf of your spouse, and you have the legal authority to...
Can you be blamed for someone else’s drug use?
You and your friends spend a lot of time together. You ride in each other’s vehicles, share jackets and even swap clothing once in a while. You were carrying a bag for your friend at a local event when a police officer approached your group with their K-9. The dog, a...
How can college students avoid expulsion after a drug charge?
Drug charges can be a significant issue for college students. Obviously, jail time could affect someone's academic performance. Needing to prepare for court could lead to distractions that affect someone's grades. A conviction even without a jail sentence could affect...
Binge drinking and marijuana use remain high among college students
When students go off to college, they often are excited about the freedom that will bring. They are ready to make decisions on their own and enjoy the full college experience. For many students, the college experience includes going to big parties, where they may...
Common items can trigger drug tests
When police said they'd found drugs, you laughed it off. You knew you didn't have any illegal drugs in the house. Then they got out a test kit, and the chemicals changed colors. They arrested you, saying that the test had shown you did have illegal drugs. Now you're...
6 factors that indicate intent to distribute
You're not just facing minor drug charges. Police are saying you intended to distribute the drugs. That could lead to a strict sentence. What you're wondering, then, is how they determined that you intended to sell the drugs. That's not what you told them; you may...
Federal crime and safety task force urges caution on marijuana
The Presidential Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is urging caution before making any major changes to marijuana policy. It also recommends working collaboratively with the Treasury Department to make banking...
What happens if you’re accused of selling marijuana in Georgia?
Georgia has made some progress in terms of marijuana policy in recent years. There is now a limited medical marijuana program which allows for the treatment of a few severe medical conditions with a very specific form of marijuana oil. Unfortunately, the form of...