Drug charges result in serious legal consequences. The penalties for drug charges depend on the drug type, the amount, and any prior history. Courts impose penalties based on the nature of the charge—possession, distribution, or trafficking. State and federal laws apply different standards, which affect the possible outcomes. You face different penalties depending on where the arrest occurred and how the law classifies the substance involved.
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“Drug cases really depend on the amount of drugs and what kind of drugs you’re dealing with. If it’s something like a marijuana charge and it’s not much marijuana, probably a case will be worked out with probation. If you’re facing a case with powder cocaine, for instance, and it’s many, many grams, it’s a heavier weight, as we call it. You’re facing prison time. These are charges that the state takes seriously, and by extension, the Georgia legislature. They have mandated laws that punish severely people that deal with different kinds of drugs and different amounts of drugs. Any time you’re facing a drug case, first question I always ask is what are you charged with, which drugs are we dealing with, and then how much was it. Then from there, we go and discovery more facts about the case, where were the drugs, where did they come from, that kind of thing, trying to get our mind wrapped around what the situation is and how we can help.”
Schedule a Consultation with a Criminal Defense Attorney
If you face a drug charge, schedule a consultation with a criminal defense attorney. Bring court documents and any records from the arrest. Contact Phillips Carson Phillips at (912) 232-0081 to schedule a consultation. The attorney will explain the charges and what penalties you face. You will learn your options and what defenses may apply.