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For various reasons, certain types of drugs are illegal, while other types of drugs are legal, and some types of drugs are only legal under certain circumstances. For example, if a person is caught in Georgia with legal prescription drugs without a proper prescription, he or she can find him or herself being arrested by law enforcement. This can result in a person having to face drug charges that can carry serious consequences.

One man is facing exactly this type of situation after he was recently arrested. The incident occurred one evening in early March. The 60-year-old man was found with three types of prescription drugs, according to reports released to the public by authorities. The man reportedly possessed diazepam, oxycodone and alprazolam.

See this blog for more discussion on drug charges

Unexpected things can happen during a raid by law enforcement. Many times when the police are investigating one crime, they unintentionally find evidence of another crime instead. This seems to have been what what happened in a recent incident in which law enforcement were looking for a murder suspect. Instead, they ended up arresting two individuals on drug charges in Georgia.

The incident happened when U.S. Marshals were attempting to find a murder suspect. However, the authorities ended up making another major find instead. Apparently, while searching for the murder suspect at a residence, the marshals found illegal drugs, as well as drug paraphernalia. This resulted in the arrest of two men on drug charges.

The man for whom the marshals were originally looking is wanted for a murder committed in 2014. The authorities have still yet to find the man for whom they were originally looking, according to the latest reports released to the public. Therefore, the search is likely to continue for the murder suspect.

Illegal drugs can be detrimental to a person’s health and personal life. They can also cause serious legal problems. This is particularly true for selling and distributing illegal drugs. Four individuals were recently arrested on drug charges in Georgia.

The drug bust happened in early January after police officers purportedly obtained information regarding methamphetamine allegedly being sold at a room in a local hotel. Police officers say they discovered more than an ounce of methamphetamine as well as more than an ounce of marijuana while searching the hotel room. The drugs were allegedly packaged into smaller quantities. The total street value of the illegal drugs was estimated by authorities at $2,500.

In additional to the alleged illegal drugs, the police also apparently discovered one firearm. Along with being charged with possession of marijuana and methamphetamine with intention to distribute, one 25-year-old man was also charged with possessing a firearm while committing a crime. Another 24-year-old man was charged with possession of marijuana and methamphetamine with intentions to distribute. Two women, 33 and 30 years of age respectively, were also charged with possession and intent to distribute marijuana and methamphetamine.

Drug Charges: Most teachers are committed to the well-being of their students. In fact, many put in extra hours to help tutor their students to help them be successful in school. However, police claim that a social studies teacher in Georgia was actually allowing teenagers to come to her house to smoke marijuana instead of receiving tutoring.

Police claim that they became suspicious after receiving several reports about multiple teenagers coming in and out of the house. They say that when they arrived at the house, they found what they described as evidence of marijuana use as well as the drug. Both the teacher and her husband have been arrested.

Officials say that they believe that the woman allowed teenagers to use the drug in her house. She has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession, among other charges. At this time, it is unclear how the police determined that the teenagers were actually ingesting the drug or if they had a search warrant that led to the alleged discovery of the drugs.

Marijuana can come in various forms. One new form of marijuana, known as “ear wax,” is becoming more common in some parts of Georgia. However, no matter what form of the drug one is in possession of, it is still against the law. Eight individuals found this out after they were recently arrested on drug charges during two separate drug busts by law enforcement officials.

The series of arrests by local police began in mid-November after three men were arrested at an apartment complex. The three men allegedly were in possession of marijuana ear wax. Police also discovered several objects that they deemed to be drug-related. The three men consisted of two 18-year-olds and one 19-year-old.

The police then arrested another five individuals the next day for possession of marijuana ear wax. Law enforcement officials say they received a tip-off that enabled them to obtain a search warrant. Investigators found several containers of marijuana ear wax. Along with various drug-related objects, investigators also seized a firearm as well as suspected stolen items.

Drug Charges: Voters say YES to Marijuana

This past week, we had some interesting election results. The Republican Party took home the big wins. Even President Barack Obama’s home state of Illinois switched to Red with Bruce Rauner taking over seat as Governor. But forget red and blue, the new political color of this country seems to be turning a pale shade of green, growing denser and danker with each election cycle. Yesterday voters in Alaska, Washington D.C., and Oregon, have decided it was due time that recreational use of marijuana be legalized.

This relatively new shift and leniency in drug laws illustrates a broad, budding new attitude toward narcotics in the United States. The tide is already changing, as can be seen on a state level with the results from yesterday’s election, as well as on a Federal level, with the recent two-point reduction on drug-related convictions–future, present, and past–which has and will continue to result in a reduced sentencing for all relevant convictions… or at least for the crimes not perpetrated by individuals with previous convictions of a sexual or violent nature. It is important for the judicial system as a whole for laws to be able to adapt to contemporary social standards and practices. Regardless of political stance, these new regulations are proof of a living democracy.

When undercover operations lead to the execution of search and arrest warrants, arrests often quickly follow. This was the case for two Georgia residents who were arrested in late October on drug charges. The charges stem from an ongoing investigation by undercover members of a law enforcement narcotics team.

Drug Charges: According to reports, local city and county law enforcement personnel, paired with a narcotics team, went to a residence with search and arrest warrants. As soon as officers entered the residence, they were allegedly shot at by those who were inside. After securing the situation and subsequently searching the home, authorities reportedly discovered marijuana, heroin and Oxycodone, along with over $1,000 in cash and a loaded firearm. In addition, authorities searched a storage unit where they found more heroin.

Authorities arrested two people who were inside the home at the time the warrants were executed. The two, one male and one female, are now facing felony drug charges. Both defendants are being held in a local detention center awaiting arraignment. The male who was arrested has been arrested twice before on drug charges and was the subject of the undercover operation.

Drug charges can have unfortunate consequences for accused individuals, especially in the case of a conviction. However, just because someone has been charged with a crime does not automatically mean they are guilty. A Georgia police officer was recently arrested and now faces drug charges. He was accused of having cocaine and marijuana in his possession.

The county sheriff’s department issued a request to Georgia officials to launch a drug investigation. Reportedly, authorities went out to the suspect’s home to conduct a search. Authorities allegedly discovered controlled substances in his bedroom.

The suspect was arrested and faces a felony charge of violation of oath by a public official and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine. It is not known if the suspect was granted bond in this case. Other details about the arrest have not been reported.

Drug charges can typically carry long-lasting repercussions for those who are convicted, in addition to possible jail time. Understandably, Georgia officials and the federal government take these types of cases seriously and commonly prosecute this type of accusation to the fullest extent possible under the law. A doctor and three other suspects were charged with the illegal distribution of prescription pain pills in this alleged traveling “pill mill.”

According to reports, authorities launched an investigation that lasted for three years by multiple agencies. Reportedly, the physician would make visits to casinos and become acquainted with the employees while on location. He would allegedly write out prescriptions for a large number of painkillers. When apprehended by law enforcement, the doctor and three others were federally charged with illegally distributing prescription painkillers.  Please see this entry.

If the suspects are convicted, they could face up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy with intent to distribute Oxycodone. In addition, the suspects could face up to 10 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute hydrocodone. Furthermore, they could face fines totaling $1 million. So far, the doctor has made an initial appearance in court.

Defendants should always take drug charges seriously, no matter the nature of the allegations being made. However, if the charges are being handled as a federal criminal matter, the stakes may be even higher. Not only do federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors have significant resources at their disposal, but the potential consequences for conviction are often more serious that those issued for state-level charges.

A recent report from the New York Times illustrates the tremendous hurdles that defendants often deal with when they are charged with federal drug crimes. The reality is that mandatory sentencing guidelines and additional penalties added by judges can lead to incredibly long sentences, particularly if defendants exercise their right to go to a trial by jury and offer a defense against the charges.

Statistics from Human Rights Watch show that people plead guilty an overwhelming 97 percent of the time when they are subject to federal drug charges. This is the result of what the organization calls the “trial penalty.”