Georgia Drug Illegal Drug Laws
Georgia has strict drug laws. If convicted, you can face long prison sentences and heavy fines. In Georgia if a police officer finds that you have illegal drugs, you will be charged with drug possession even if you weren’t actually holding the drugs in your hand.
You are considered to be the owner of drugs found in your pockets or clothing, car or home, or any place over which you have control. If an officer finds drugs in your briefcase or purse, you would be considered in possession of those drugs. You can also be charged with drug possession if police find the materials to make a drug or the equipment to use it.
If you are found with a certain amount of drugs or you are caught trying to sell drugs or if an officer finds you with a scale, or even wads of money in certain circumstances, you will be charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute.
It is a more serious charge than simple drug possession. The amount of drugs required for this charge depends on the drug involved. If you are caught trying to sell drugs to children, the penalties are more severe.
Our DUI and Criminal Defense lawyers are based in Augusta Georgia. If you are facing DUI charges in Augusta or anywhere throughout the CSRA, including Columbia County, Richmond County, Lincoln County, McDuffie, Jefferson and Burke Counties, Evans, Appling, Waynesboro and Thomson.