Augusta Drug Charge Attorney
Drug Charge Defense
Almost all drug possession charges in Georgia are felonies with the major exception being simple possession of marijuana. Felony convictions come with serious consequences if you get convicted.
Drug Crimes
Overview
Drug Crime Defense Attorney in Augusta, GA
In the state of Georgia, there are five common types of drug crimes:
- DistributionÂ
- Manufacturing
- Possession (least severe)
- Purchasing
- Trafficking (most severe)Â
Being convicted of one of these crimes is generally punished with harsh sentences enforced by the state. Depending on the severity of your charges, a highly-skilled criminal defense lawyer may be able to help you get these charges reduced, or completely dismissed. Â
Some examples of drug crimes include:
- Possession of (less than one ounce) of marijuana
- Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute (depending on quantity)
- Unlawful possession of any Schedule I Controlled Substance, Schedule II narcotic, or Schedule II non-narcotic.
- Unlawful sale/distribution of any Schedule I or II Controlled Substance.
Penalties For Drug Offenses in Georgia
Marijuana possession is usually a misdemeanor, and carries up to 12 months in confinement. Some jurisdictions are only prosecuting marijuana possession as a city/county ordinance.
Possession of 28 grams or more of marijuana is a felony and carries up to 10 years. Â
Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute is a felony and carries up to 10 years. Â
Less than 1 gram: 1-3 years
1-3 grams: 1-8 years
4-27.99 grams: 1-15 years
Less than 2 grams: 1-3 years
2-3.99 grams: 1-8 years
4-27.99 grams: 1-15 years
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute 1-10 years
Possession with intent to distribute other drugs (Schedule I, or II) carry 5-30 years, or if 2nd or subsequent 10-40 or life
Maximum 30 years in prison.Â
Amount of drugs necessary to be considered trafficking:
Cocaine- 28 grams
Marijuana- 10 pounds
Methamphetamine- 28 grams
Illegal drugs (heroin, fentanyl) 4 grams
Drug Crimes
Defense
Before considering a potential outcome in a drug case, you need a lawyer who will thoroughly question and scrutinize the search and seizure. Did law enforcement follow Constitutional requirements? And only then should you discuss whether the state can prove possession.
I’ve had success in getting drug cases dismissed based on insufficient evidence and suppressed due to illegal police searches. I’ve also completed jury trials where my clients have received favorable jury verdicts.
Case Results
When the stakes are high, the results matter most.
Possession With Intent
Client charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Jury verdict of simple possession of marijuana.
Possession With Intent
Possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Reduced to disorderly conduct.
Trafficking
Trafficking methamphetamine. Reduced to simple possession of methamphetamine and probation.
Possession With Intent
Client charged with possession with intent to distribute Xanax and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Judge Granted Motion to Suppress. Case dismissed.
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