Drug penalties vary greatly depending on several factors, including the type of drug, the quantity involved, and the specific circumstances of the case. Understanding these nuances can help you better navigate the legal landscape if you or someone you know is facing drug-related charges. In this video, attorney John Carson dives into the complexities of drug charges and what you need to know if you or someone you know find themselves in this tough situation.
“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.”
Get Legal Counsel ASAP for Drug Charges
When faced with drug charges, you need help from qualified legal counsel. Don’t leave it to the court to assign you a criminal defense lawyer, choose one that can deliver the results that you are looking for. Contact Phillips Carson Phillips today by calling (912) 232-0081 for a free consultation to see how we can help you defend your rights and fight these charges.