Gwinnett County Cocaine Lawyer
Cocaine is one of many controlled substances in Georgia. Getting caught possessing, selling, or trafficking in cocaine carries steep penalties, including time behind bars and probation. For one simple mistake, defendants can face a lifetime of pain. Call an experienced Gwinnett County cocaine lawyer to understand your legal rights and options. We have defended many people from drug charges, and we know which defense strategies work.
Cocaine Charges
Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance in Georgia, which means the state considers it very dangerous. Getting caught with cocaine can lead to serious criminal charges:
- It is illegal to even possess any amount of cocaine unless you have a valid prescription from a doctor.
- Any sale or even possession with intent to distribute is a felony charge in Georgia.
- Someone who sells, imports, or manufactures large amounts of cocaine is guilty of trafficking, which is the most serious drug offense in Georgia.
The penalties you face will depend on various factors, including the precise charge and the amount of cocaine involved. For example, possession of less than a gram of cocaine is a misdemeanor, with a maximum one year in jail as a penalty. However, most cocaine charges are felonies, with the sale of less than 28 grams netting a defendant 5-30 years in prison.
Drug charges also cause many repercussions, including a verifiable criminal history which can make it hard to find employment or housing when you complete your sentence. Suspects deserve an experienced Gwinnett County cocaine lawyer who has their back.
Is There Hope?
Yes. Whether you are facing possession, sale, or trafficking charges, you should reach out to a seasoned drug lawyer for assistance.
We have defended many people from cocaine charges. Each case warrants its own approach:
- Where the police lacked probable cause to search you, we might ask the judge to dismiss charges or bargain aggressively with the state for a favorable plea deal.
- You might qualify for drug court, which is an intervention program for dealing with drug addiction.
- Evidence of guilt is sometimes shaky. For example, police might have found large quantities of cocaine in a house, but six different people live there. It’s not a crime to simply be in a building where there is cocaine. In other cases, the only state’s witness has a criminal record and lacks credibility.
- If you have a clean record, then we can ask for leniency—especially if you were caught with a small amount of contraband.
Depending on the charge, you might benefit from helping investigators build a case against a drug kingpin.
Call Our Office for Immediate Assistance
Getting arrested for any drug charge is terrifying, and some defendants might be tempted to talk their way out of a criminal charge. Instead, we recommend that criminal defendants ask to speak with an attorney but otherwise remain silent. Our firm can meet you anywhere, even at the courthouse. Contact a Gwinnett County cocaine lawyer at The Spizman Firm to review your charges and discuss the next step to take.
