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Drug Offenses

First time offenders of drug-related crimes and drug offenses have a great resource available to them in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2 provides for the conditional discharge of first time offenders for controlled substance possession offenses as well as for nonviolent property offenses that are related to an accused's addiction to a controlled substance. 

O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2 can be a second chance to protect your criminal record if completed successfully. The opportunities provided for in O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2 should not be considered a get out of jail free card, but rather another shot to get things right. 

Drug Related Objects

O.C.G.A. § 16-13-1(a)(2) Defines a "drug related object" as: 
any machine, instrument, tool,  equipment, contrivance, or device which an average person would  reasonably conclude is intended to be used for one or more of the  following purposes:

  • (A) To  introduce into the human body any dangerous drug or controlled substance  under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state;

  • (B) To enhance the effect on the human body of any dangerous drug or  controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of  this state;

  • (C) To conceal any quantity of any dangerous  drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the  laws of this state; or

  • (D) To test the strength,  effectiveness, or purity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance  under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state. should not be considered a get out of jail free card, but rather another shot to get things right. 

Drug Possession

There is a wide range of punishments under Georgia law for possession of Controlled Substances. There are many factors such as the amount of drug, type of drugs, and the location the drugs were discovered that will impact the punishment the State seeks, if the Defendant is convicted. We highly recommend you meet with an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your case, the punishments you might face if convicted, and the defenses available to you. 

Civil Forfeiture Actions

The idea that the government can seize your property from you is inherently offensive. A civil forfeiture is a separate civil proceeding against your property outside of and apart from your criminal case.  I have successfully defended clients in the wrongful seizure of their valuable property from gross government overreach. The general statutes governing the civil forfeiture process can be found in O.C.G.A.  § 9-16-1 through O.C.G.A.  § 9-16-22 in the Civil Forfeiture Act. 

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Timing is everything. Regardless of the type of legal problem, please do not delay in seeking help from me or any other attorney.

All too often we meet with clients who do not strike while the iron is hot and end up with a much more difficult path as a result.

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