Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Kennesaw Man Charged with Trafficking Marijuana and Other Drugs
Police are accusing a 53-year-old Kennesaw man of possessing pounds of drugs and several firearms. According to police, the suspect was found in possession of 17.5 pounds of alprazolam pills and 1,309.1 grams of marijuana, which were found in multiple baggies along with scales and packaging. Police also found 7.12 pounds of THC cartridges… Read More »
120 Grams of Fentanyl Seized After Traffic Stop
Two men are in jail after a traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Roswell recently. According to police, it was just after 1:30 on Monday afternoon when detectives with the Roswell Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit said they spotted a car leaving a hotel that had a history of drug activity…. Read More »
Traffic Stop Reveals Existence of Meth Lab in Marietta, GA
Police say that a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Marietta. The lab was found near multiple elementary schools. The lab was uncovered by DEA Atlanta special agents and task force officers following the traffic stop. Authorities announced the arrest of three… Read More »
The Circumstances of Your Arrest Could Dictate the Type of Drug Charges You Face
While many of those who are arrested for drug crimes in Cobb County, Georgia are hopeful that the state will pursue the least serious charges possible, this is often not the case. In fact, the standard practice of most prosecutors is to file the most severe charges possible, or to charge a defendant with… Read More »
Possession of Cocaine in Cobb County
In Georgia, all drug crimes are punished heavily, but those involving Schedule I and II drugs are penalized particularly harshly. As a Schedule II drug, cocaine falls under this category, which means that it is illegal to purchase, possess, or have under one’s control. Those who are found to have violated this law face… Read More »
Possession of Methamphetamine in Cobb County
Possession of methamphetamine is a serious crime in Georgia, where a person could be charged with a felony, even for a first time offense. In fact, those in possession of more than 28 grams can expect their charges to be elevated to a trafficking offense, which comes with even more severe penalties. Because these… Read More »
Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute in Cobb County
In Georgia, to convict someone of drug possession, the state need only prove that the accused intended the substance in question for personal use. This alone, is a serious offense. However, if a certain amount is found in a person’s possession, prosecutors can try to establish that he or she is guilty of intending… Read More »
Were You Charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance in Cobb County, Georgia?
Narcotics and other substances that are illegal to possess in Georgia are referred to as controlled substances. It is not, however, only unlawful to possess these substances, but also to manufacture, sell, or distribute them. In fact, allegations of this nature are some of the most serious drug crimes with which a person can… Read More »
Navigating Georgia Drug Charges
Drug crimes are severely penalized in Georgia, with many of those who are convicted of these offenses facing mandatory fines and minimum sentences. Unfortunately, a significant number of individuals who are charged with drug crimes in Georgia don’t realize the gravity of their situation. That’s why it’s so important for defendants to work with… Read More »
What are the “Drug Free School Zone” Laws in Georgia?
Georgia is one of many states that increases the penalties for those who are convicted of committing drug-related offenses in certain areas, including “Drug Free School Zones.” In our state, anyone found in possession of, trafficking in, or manufacturing a controlled substance in such an area faces much harsher penalties if convicted. At the… Read More »