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ATLANTA DRUG CRIME ATTORNEY
If you have been arrested for a drug offense in Atlanta, you
could be facing some serious penalties. It is imperative that
you immediately hire a skilled Atlanta drug crime attorney to
build a strong defense in your favor. Atlanta drug crime attorney
Scott Smith has years of courtroom experience and will diligently
defend your rights.
There are some very serious penalties for a drug crime conviction
in Atlanta. Some examples of drug crimes are:
A “drug possession with the intent to
sell” charge
would occur if you were found in possession of a large quantity
of a controlled substance. Even if you had no intention of distributing
or selling the substance, often times the charges include with
intent to sell. A conviction for possession with intent to sell
carries very harsh punishments.
It is illegal in Atlanta to willfully
and knowingly possess a controlled substance. In some instances
it is illegal to possess products or substances used to cultivate
or manufacture drugs. The quantity of drugs found on the individual
at the time of arrest will dictate the actual charge. For example,
if found with a small amount of drugs a charge of Simple possession
may apply, whereas if there is the belief the drugs were to be
distributed or sold a drug possession with intent to sell charge
may apply.
Drug
distribution occurs when a drug manufacturer passes narcotics
on to a wholesaler or retailer who then sells the drugs to others.
The penalties for a drug distribution conviction are quite severe.
Drug trafficking is not limited to transportation of narcotics
into the country, but can also apply to nationwide and state
to state. The mode of transportation can be ships, planes, trains,
and automobiles. Drugs which are heavily trafficked in the U.S.
include: heroin, methamphetamines, cocaine and marijuana.
Atlanta
Attorney Scott Smith will work hard to
protect and defend your rights. Don't take chances
with your future. Hire an aggressive Atlanta
drug crime attorney with a proven track record.
Call today for an initial Atlanta
DUI and drug crime attorney consultation.
More Criminal and DUI Information
Our DUI Law offices are
located at:
2060 Equitable Building
100 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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