Drug Charge Lawyer
Drug charges which cover both possession and the sale of drugs, carry some of the most severe penalties and fines of any crime in Georgia.
Anything that can be used to make, ingest or conceal drugs is considered drug paraphernalia.
Possession of drug paraphernalia is an additional misdemeanor charge commonly combined with felony drug possession charges.
Call me at the earliest possible moment as the more time we have to prepare your defense, the stronger your position will be.
Classification of Drugs in the State of Georgia
| Schedule I | Schedule II | Schedule III | Schedule IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marijuana (Weed) | Cocaine & Crack Cocaine | Steroids | Diazepam (Valium) |
| Heroin | Morphine | Vicodin | Alprazolam (Xanax) |
| Ecstasy (MDMA) | Methamphetamine (Meth) | Tylenol with Codeine | Clonazepam (Klonopin) |
| Peyote | Oxycodone | Ketamine | Zolpidem (Ambien) |
| Mushrooms | Hydrocodone | Testosterone | Phenobarbital |
| LSD | Opium |
Schedule I drugs are considered the most dangerous with the highest potential for abuse and have no medicinal value.
Drug Charge Penalties in Georgia
Possession
| Schedule I Controlled Substance, Schedule II Narcotic or Schedule II Non-Narcotic | 1 to 15 years (for first conviction) |
| Schedule III, IV and V Controlled Substances | 1 to 5 years (for first conviction) |
| Marijuana | 1 to 10 years (unless possession is less than 1 ounce) |
Distribution
| Schedule I or II Controlled Substance | 5 to 30 years (for first conviction) |
| Schedule III, IV or V Controlled Substances | 1 to 10 years (for first conviction) |