Alpharetta, Georgia Drug Crime Attorney
According to a recent report by CBS News Atlanta, approximately 60% of inmates in Georgia are drug and property offenders. Many of these offenders are low risk criminals. Regardless of their status as low risk criminals, drug offenders are punished severely in the state of Georgia. If you have been charged in a drug related matter, it's best to be represented by an experienced Alpharetta drug charge attorney. The drug crime attorneys at Daniel Mitnick's Alpharetta law firm will work hard to see that your drug charge does not become a serious conviction.
Drug Possession Lawyer, Cumming
What controlled substances are illegal in Georgia?
The Georgia Criminal Code establishes five schedules of controlled substances. Schedule I substances include such drugs as heroin, LSD, and MDMA also called ecstasy. Schedule II substances include such drugs as cocaine and amphetamine. Schedule III drugs include various stimulants and depressants as well as certain anabolic steroids. Schedule IV substances include various stimulants and depressants. Schedule V controlled substances include substances containing limited quantities of certain narcotic drugs along with other ingredients designed to confer additional medicinal qualities.
Contact a Drug Crime Lawyer in Alpharetta Today
The penalty that accompanies a drug possession charge in Georgia will depend upon the types of substance you are charged with possessing. The number of times you have been a drug possession offender will also calculate into the severity of your penalty. If you have been charged in a drug related matter, take this charge seriously. Contact the Alpharetta drug charge attorneys at the Law Offices of Daniel W. Mitnick today.
