“For many, this will remove the scarlet letter of being in the criminal justice system. It allows Georgians to receive a second chance at transforming their lives and moving beyond mistakes made in the past. Our state needs to embrace restorative and redemptive...
Criminal defense
Criminal defense
Georgia’s hemp law creates confusion over marijuana prosecution
Last May, Georgia adopted the Hemp Farming Act, which legalized the growth and sale of hemp products. Both hemp and marijuana come from cannabis but are structurally different and used for various purposes. Hemp contains minimal amounts of THC, which is the substance...