Local Politician Swatted for Sixth Time
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Rome) claims that, once again, a fraudster reported a false crime and summoned the police to her Floyd County home. Swatting is the act of making a hoax 911 call to draw an unnecessary law enforcement response. Using technology that makes it appear that the emergency call is coming from a […]
Seventy-Six People Caught in Police Dragnet
One of the largest drug trafficking arrests in U.S. history focused on members of the Ghost Face Gangsters, a prison gang that morphed into a street gang. The 133-page indictment included forfeiture proceedings against 43 seized firearms, one vehicle, and more than $53,000 in cash. Many of the named individuals had little to do with […]
Two Crisp County Men in Jail Following Drug Sweep
Four months after a multi-agency investigation began, authorities arrested two men on various drug trafficking-related charges. GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, and the Drug Enforcement Administration all collaborated on the drug trafficking investigation, which targeted a 26-year-old Cordele resident, who was an alleged drug lord. At the end of the […]
Marijuana Breathalyzer Test Coming to the United States
The National Institute of Science and Technology has earmarked $1.4 million to study roadside cannabis chemical tests. This study is part of an overall effort headed by the National Institute of Justice. So far, the NIJ has committed over $14 million to over two dozen marijuana breathalyzer researchers. “With these awards, NIJ continues its dedication […]
U.S. House Approves Marijuana Legalization Bill
Three Republicans joined all but two Democrats in approving marijuana decriminalization at the federal level. In addition to decriminalizing most possession matters, the measure would also allow the Veteran Administration to prescribe medical marijuana, allow marijuana users to keep their security clearances, and expunge some old possession of marijuana records. Such histories “haunt people of […]
How is Drug Possession Defined?
Although most countries have constitutions and other documents which state otherwise, there is usually a presumption of guilt in criminal cases. That’s especially true if the defendant is in jail for a violent crime. Most people assume that if authorities arrest the defendant, the defendant probably did something wrong. This presumption is especially high in […]
Breaking Down a Cobb County Drugged Driving Claim
During certain times, as many as a fifth of area drivers are under the influence of drugs. This figure may be artificially low, as it does not include drivers who are under the influence of an over-the-counter medication, such as NyQuil, Sominex, or Benadryl. Prescription painkillers, such as Oxycontin and Fentanyl, are the most common […]
