Gwinnett County Marijuana Lawyer
Unlike other states which are starting to decriminalize marijuana use, Georgia continues to wage war on pot. Anyone picked up for possession or sale of marijuana faces steep penalties, including time in jail or prison as well as a drug record. Call The Spizman Firm to speak with a Gwinnett County marijuana lawyer. Our firm can meet for a private consultation to go over what happened and devise a strategy for obtaining a favorable disposition to your case.
Marijuana Charges
Georgia continues to criminalize marijuana use and possession and has resisted efforts to adopt even medical marijuana laws. As of 2025, the only legal use of cannabis is for some eligible patients to have up to 20 ounces of low-THC cannabis oil.
You can face marijuana charges even if you are coming in from a state where pot is decriminalized. It isn’t a defense to be caught in Gwinnett County by arguing you purchased the weed in a different jurisdiction.
Penalties are steep for a drug which many people no longer consider dangerous. Nonetheless, a defendant can face the following for possession of marijuana:
- 1 ounce or less: misdemeanor offense, with a maximum $1,000 fine and 1 year in jail.
- More than 1 ounce up to 10 pounds: felony charge with 1-10 years in prison.
- 10 pounds to 2,000 pounds. 5-30 years in prison and a maximum $100,000 fine.
Sale and trafficking offenses carry their own penalties. You can even face prosecution for growing marijuana plants, which is considered manufacturing.
These are serious penalties, and even being caught with a small bag of weed can interfere with your ability to attend work or school. Reach out to an experienced law firm to go over the charges and see if you can raise any defense.
Fighting for a Favorable Disposition
Getting arrested is not the same thing as being convicted. Chances are, your attorney can get to work negotiating a plea deal or attacking the evidence to show why you should not be convicted. Call The Spizman Firm today so we can begin analyzing your case:
Did the police have a warrant or probable cause to search you? If not, then we can ask that a judge dismiss the case.
Is there proof you actually possessed marijuana or was it only found in the trunk of a car or a shed on your property? The state has the burden of proving you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Do you have a clean criminal history? You have more options if this is your first offense, and the crime is relatively minor.
Sometimes a favorable result is to enter a diversion or drug court program, which can help you address substance abuse problems and avoid the harshest penalties. In other situations, we can seek to get charges dismissed.
Reach Out to The Spizman Firm for Assistance
Our team of Gwinnett County marijuana lawyers is results-oriented and dedicated to protecting your record. Call us today for a free consultation to go over your case.
