Getting accused of a drug crime can be very frightening. Especially in a conservative state like Georgia. You will need an Atlanta drug crime lawyer to represent you. Bixon Law is a firm dedicated to drug crimes. Our attorneys will work hard to get your drug charges dropped or reduced.
If you are convicted of an Atlanta drug crime, you may face years in jail, high fees, and expensive rehabilitation classes. The type of punishment you face will depend upon the particular drug crime with which you are charged, prior offenses, and the type of drugs you are accused of having.
Drugs in Georgia are categorized into different schedules. The penalties for a drug conviction generally correspond to the schedule of the drug you are convicted of having fallen into.
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Drug-related charges can carry serious consequences, including fines, probation, and potential jail time. Whether you’re facing possession, distribution, or trafficking allegations, the outcome of your case often depends on how early and effectively your defense is built. At Bixon Law, we focus on protecting your rights and challenging every aspect of the case against you.
From the moment of arrest, law enforcement must follow strict procedures. If your rights were violated during a search, seizure, or questioning, that could significantly impact your case. Our team carefully reviews the evidence, identifies weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and develops a strategy aimed at reducing or dismissing the charges whenever possible.
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There are several different types of drug crimes with which a person can be charged. No matter which type of drug crime you are accused of, you should contact Bixon Law for a consultation.
Possession of drugs is considered to take place when you are caught with a small amount of a controlled substance that is assumed to be for your personal use. A controlled substance would be any illegal drug or a prescription drug that has not been prescribed to you.
Possession of drugs may be considered a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances.
Although marijuana may be legal in many states and decriminalized in others, the state of Georgia still regards marijuana possession as a serious crime. The federal government still considers it a schedule I drug. If you are caught with less than an ounce of marijuana, it is considered a misdemeanor. Depending on how many offenses you have had, you can be fined up to $1000 for possession. You can also be sentenced to a year in jail. Possession of over an ounce of marijuana is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
A drug-related object is any kind of paraphernalia used for ingesting drugs or manufacturing a controlled substance. If you are caught with a drug-related object but no actual drugs in the state of Georgia, you will be charged with a misdemeanor for the first offense and a felony for the second offense.
Drug-related objects include:
If you are convicted of felony possession of a drug-related object, you can go to jail for as long as 5 years. Our law firm is well-versed in arguing against these types of charges. We can have such charges thrown out or greatly reduced.
If a law enforcement officer thinks that you intend to sell the drugs you are caught with, you may be charged with possession with intent to distribute. If you are charged with this crime, the prosecution will have to prove that you knew the drugs were illegal and that you intended to sell them.
If you are caught with a large amount of drugs, or if you attempt to sell drugs to an undercover officer, you are likely to be charged with drug sales. You may be incarcerated from 1 to 30 years for sales of any schedule I or II drugs.