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Drug Crimes
In the state of Georgia, it is illegal to purchase, possess, control, manufacture,
deliver, distribute, dispense, administer, sell, purchase or possess with intent
to distribute any controlled substance. If you are caught with a controlled substance,
you will be charged with either possession or trafficking depending on how much
of the substance you have. Possession
In Georgia, it is illegal to be
in actual or constructive possession of an illegal substance. This means that
you do not have to be holding the drug in your hand to be charged with possession
of an illegal substance. You can still be charged if the substance is found in
or on your property, i.e.: your car or house. A person can also be charged if
an officer saw them discard the drugs before their arrest. In Georgia, the punishment
for drug possession varies greatly depending on the substance, but is usually
treated as a felony case. Trafficking
If a person knowingly sells an illegal
substance in Georgia, they will be charged with drug trafficking. They will also
be charged if they sell a non-controlled substance as if it were a controlled
one. For example, if someone sells oregano as marijuana, they will be charged
with drug trafficking. The punishment for drug trafficking also varies depending
on the amount and the substance they sold or tried to sell. For example, if an
individual is found with anywhere from 28 to 200 grams of a substance, they could
get up to 10 years in jail and pay a $200,000.00 fine. Without a lawyer,
you could face serious jail time and outrageous fees. The Law Offices of Geerdes
and Kim, LLC, can help you avoid severe sentences. Call us now for a free consultation.
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