Georgia Possession With Intent to Sell Lawyers
Being caught with drugs is bad enough, but if you’ve been arrested for drug possession with the intent to sell, you better find a lawyer – fast. In fact, the State of Georgia views the intent to sell drugs as a worse crime than if you had drugs on you and were going to use them yourself.
Even the smallest amount of drugs can get you a drug possession charge. And if you have been caught with paraphernalia associated with drug use, you can be charged with drug possession with intent to sell.
Our nation has had a war on drugs over the past two decades. The result is a failed prison system with thousands of non-violent drug offenders being held captive while more violent criminals are being set free. The federal government has created its own set of minimal penalty requirements as a way of guiding states on how to punish drug offenders.
For even a first time offender, you can spend one to three years in jail. And unlike other criminals, you can’t get out early on good behavior. More than ¾ of your prison sentence must be served when you’re a drug offender. Be prepared to watch as violent criminals come and go as you stay. If you’re a repeat offender, the minimum sentence goes up to three years and could be as high as a 12-year sentence depending on the circumstances surrounding your case.
Severe penalties for enhanced drug possession charges
You’ll especially want to hire a defense attorney if your case involved any aggravated charges such as intending to sell drugs to a minor or in or around a school. Obviously repeat offenders are also facing worse consequences then first-time offenders. But even if it’s your first drug offense, the prosecution will take a look at your criminal record to see if there are other charges against you that could hurt your reputation.
Depending on the quantity of drugs found and the type of drugs found, you may have a better chance in court than you think. Marijuana is a less severe consequence than having found heroine for example.
Contact an experienced drug defense attorney today.
