In Georgia, the illegal possession of less than one ounce (28 grams) of cannabis (marijuana) is a misdemeanor. Every other narcotics possession charge is a felony, regardless of the weight. However, even a misdemeanor drug charge can significantly impact your life, liberty and career.
The attorneys at Miles, Patterson, Hansford and Tallant have had a great deal of success in defending their Georgia clients against state and federal drug charges. Our lawyers work with their clients to defend against charges of misdemeanor possession; felony possession; sale or delivery in narcotics; cultivation of illegal substances; prescription fraud; enhanced charges, such as possession within 1,000 feet of a school or engaging a minor to distribute; and a myriad of other charges that include trafficking narcotics in large amounts.
In most cases, an individual facing drug charges was recently arrested. Either they’ve been stopped in a car by a uniformed police officer or a Georgia State Trooper, or they’ve been targeted by a narcotics unit and were arrested in their home pursuant to a search warrant. In either scenario, the first call that should be made by the defendant is to a Georgia criminal law attorney who specializes in narcotics and drug charges.
In their zealous pursuit of the war on drugs, law enforcement officers and criminal prosecutors frequently make mistakes. Was the search the result of a warrant or one of the legal warrant exceptions? Were all aspects of the investigation leading up to you being targeted documented and legal? Are you the ultimate target of the investigation, or were you caught up in part of a larger operation? A professional, experienced narcotics defense lawyer like the ones that you’ll find at Miles, Patterson, Hansford and Tallant of Cumming, GA will know how to use this information to help you develop a solid defense strategy that’s designed to result in a dismissal of the charges or a reduction of the sentence.
Whether you’ve been arrested for possession of a quarter-ounce of cannabis, prescription fraud or trafficking in a Schedule I substance, your first priority should be to obtain the services of a competent and experienced Georgia defense attorney.
To schedule an appointment or speak to a metro-Atlanta/northern Georgia defense attorney, call Miles, Patterson, Hansford and Tallant at 678-456-5393 or take a minute to fill out our online contact form.
We represent clients in Metro-Atlanta, Northern Georgia and the surrounding areas of Cumming, Georgia which includes Forsyth, Cherokee, Cobb, Gwinnett, Hall, Fulton, Lumpkin and Athens-Clarke Counties as well as the cities of Sandy Springs, Woodstock, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dahlonega, Gainesville and Lawrenceville.
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