Georgia and Federal law provide for the “scheduling” of different controlled substances. Controlled substances are divided into different categories based on potential for abuse and medicinal use, if any. Violating state or federal controlled substances laws can result in misdemeanor or felony punishment depending on the type of substance and quantity involved. Schedule I: These […]
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Animals and pets are held close to our hearts in America. The idea of them being abused is upsetting. As a result, the Georgia legislature set out certain laws protecting animals. Definition of “Animal” The definition of “animal” shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or […]
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In assessing Fourth Amendment issues in a given case, lawyers should be cognizant of the three tiers of police-citizen encounters. These different levels of police encounters are meant to balance a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy against society’s legitimate interest in enforcing criminal laws. These tiers are designed to establish when, where, and how police […]
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Generally, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2(b). However, possession of other forms of THC, such as oil, resin, or wax, which are extracted from the plant, can be charged as a Schedule I felony in accordance with the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. THE OFFENSE […]
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If you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. The Bibb County District Attorney is the Honorable Anita Howard. Her office has a […]
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Georgia Criminal Law – Drug Schedules for Controlled Substances
/in Blog, Drug Law, Drug Possession, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law /by lawyerGeorgia and Federal law provide for the “scheduling” of different controlled substances. Controlled substances are divided into different categories based on potential for abuse and medicinal use, if any. Violating state or federal controlled substances laws can result in misdemeanor or felony punishment depending on the type of substance and quantity involved. Schedule I: These […]
Cruelty to Animals Charges under Georgia Law
/in Blog /by lawyerAnimals and pets are held close to our hearts in America. The idea of them being abused is upsetting. As a result, the Georgia legislature set out certain laws protecting animals. Definition of “Animal” The definition of “animal” shall not include any fish nor shall such term include any pest that might be exterminated or […]
Seizures; The Three Tiers of Police-Citizen Encounters under Georgia Law
/in Blog /by lawyerIn assessing Fourth Amendment issues in a given case, lawyers should be cognizant of the three tiers of police-citizen encounters. These different levels of police encounters are meant to balance a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy against society’s legitimate interest in enforcing criminal laws. These tiers are designed to establish when, where, and how police […]
Possession of THC Oil under Georgia Law
/in Blog, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest /by lawyerGenerally, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2(b). However, possession of other forms of THC, such as oil, resin, or wax, which are extracted from the plant, can be charged as a Schedule I felony in accordance with the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. THE OFFENSE […]
What to Do if you are Arrested for Child Molestation in Bibb County, Georgia
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law /by lawyerIf you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Macon, Georgia (Bibb County), it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. The Bibb County District Attorney is the Honorable Anita Howard. Her office has a […]