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Month: January 2025

How does GA handle drug offenses involving synthetic substances?

On Behalf of The Rice Law Firm, LLC | Jan 13, 2025 | Drug Crimes

Georgia has strict laws about drugs, including synthetic ones. Synthetic drugs are man-made chemicals that act like marijuana, cocaine, or opioids. Even though they may look legal, Georgia’s laws make many synthetic drugs illegal. What are synthetic substances in...

How does the ‘overt act’ requirement affect conspiracy charges?

On Behalf of The Rice Law Firm, LLC | Jan 2, 2025 | Criminal Defense

A criminal conspiracy happens when two or more people agree to commit a crime. In Georgia, prosecutors must prove the agreement existed and that at least one person took an "overt act" to move the plan forward. The overt act requirement prevents mere discussions from...