Synthetic Marijuana (Synthetic THC)
Synthetic Marijuana is not actually marijuana, it is synthetic THC. THC is the active ingredient in marijuana that affects the body and causes you to experience a high. The high that comes from smoking marijuana is a result of the inhalation of THC. Synthetic THC closely resembles the chemical structure of natural THC. However, the chemical structure is different enough to where synthetic THC is not detectable on a normal drug screen that would test for marijuana use.
The possession of certain synthetic THC compounds and their derivatives is illegal in Georgia. If you are in possession of synthetic THC you will be charged with a felony possession offense. The synthetic THC is sprayed onto an assortment of herbs, spices and potpourri. This concoction is then smoked as if it were marijuana. Synthetic marijuana can be purchased online, in gas stations and at head shops. It is touted as being a legal alternative to marijuana. However, just because the store says their product is legal does not make it so. Further, you have no defense to the possession of synthetic THC charge based on the assertions of the store where you bought it. Some of the names under which synthetic marijuana is marketed are Spice, K2 and Black Mamba.
Lab tests have been developed that can detect the most common forms of synthetic THC as well as the homologues or derivatives of the synthetic THC. If you have been charged with possession of synthetic THC you need to look carefully at the lab test results. It is important to remember that not all forms of synthetic marijuana are illegal, it depends on the exact compound that was detected by the lab.
Logan Butler is a criminal defense attorney with a Bachelor of Science degree and he is a former prosecutor. If you have been charged with possession of synthetic THC or synthetic marijuana you need discuss your criminal defense needs with Logan Butler. A successful defense to a charge of possession of synthetic THC or synthetic marijuana requires an understanding of the lab tests and science involved with detecting synthetic THC and synthetic marijuana.
