GEORGIA DRUG OFFENSES
Augusta Drug Crime Defense Lawyer
Our Augusta Georgia lawyers handle the following offenses:
| Drug Possession Marijuana crimes Methamphetamine crimes Drug Manufacturing |
Drug trafficking Conspiracy to traffic Cocaine crimes LSD crimes |
Drug
use Possession with Intent Drug distribution Heroin crimes |
Georgia Drug Laws
The drug laws in Georgia are tough and the penalties can exceed the sentences in violent crimes, even certain homicide cases. Georgia law requires minimum sentencing on conviction. The federal government will take over the case if the quantity of drugs seized exceeds a certain limit. If you have been charged under Georgia drug laws, contact an experienced Georgia drug defense attorney.
Drug possession
You will be charged with drug possession if a police officer finds that you have illegal drugs. You need not be 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.
Intent to distribute
If the police officer finds you with a certain amount of drugs or catches you 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 intent to distribute which is a more serious charge than simple drug possession. The penalties are more severe if you are caught trying to sell drugs to children. The amount of drugs required to prove this charge depends on the type of drug involved.
Distribution
You will be charged with drug distribution if you are caught selling, making or transporting drugs. If you are caught distributing drugs to children or near a school, you will face harsher penalties. The sentence will depend on the type and amount of drug involved. You must register as a drug distributor if convicted. This will make it difficult for you to get a job.
Sentence for possession charge
Your sentence will be influenced by many factors including your prior criminal record and your willingness to enroll in a drug treatment program. You can be sentenced to prison if you are convicted of a charge of possession with intent to distribute. Contact an experienced Georgia drug defense attorney if you are charged with drug possession.
Drug schedule
Drugs are assigned different schedules based on various factors like their dangerousness and addictive ability and separate drugs with medical uses from drugs that are considered strictly recreational.
Schedule One drugs have no medicinal use and are considered recreational only. They include Heroin, Marijuana, LSC or Acid, Psychedelic mushrooms, STP, THG, etc. Schedule Two drugs have some medical use, but also have a high potential for abuse. Cocaine, Morphine, Codeine, Opium, Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percodan), Methadone,
Amphetamines, Ritalin, PCP are examples of schedule two drugs. The penalty for possession of Schedule One and Two drugs is two and 30 years in prison, or more depending on the amount and prior convictions. Schedule Three drugs are those with a medical use and a lower potential for abuse than Schedule One and Two drugs and includes Anabolic steroids, LSA, Hyrdocodone, Talbutal, etc. Schedule four drugs have a medical use and a lower potential for abuse than Schedule Four drugs including Lyrica, Cough suppressants containing codeine etc. The penalty for possession of Schedule Three and Four is one and 10 years in prison depending on the amount of drug and prior convictions.
If you or a loved one are accused, suspected, or charged with committing a drug offense in Georgia, then you should contact an experienced attorney immediately to protect your rights.
Our drug defense attorneys are based in Augusta GA - Georgia. Our lawyers vigorously defend drug cases in Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Jefferson County, Harlem, Waynesboro, Appling, Thomson, Louisville, Blythe, Hephzibah, Grovetown, Lincoln County, McDuffie County, Lincolnton, Fort Gordon, Richmond County, Columbia County, Burke County, Girard, Aiken South Carolina, North Augusta SC, and in Federal Court. We can help you fight your narcotics case. Call (phone).