Drug charges in Georgia carry severe penalties. Overbird Law provides aggressive defense against possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacturing charges.
Georgia Drug Crime Defense Attorney
Georgia has some of the strictest drug laws in the country. Even simple possession of certain controlled substances can result in felony charges carrying years of prison time. Drug trafficking charges carry mandatory minimum sentences that leave judges no discretion to impose lighter punishment.
Attorney Jonathan Overman defends clients against all drug charges by challenging the evidence at every turn. Was the search legal? Did police have probable cause for the traffic stop? Was the warrant properly obtained? Were your Miranda rights respected? Any constitutional violation can result in evidence being suppressed and charges being dismissed.
We examine the chain of custody for drug evidence, challenge lab results, question the reliability of informants, and scrutinize every aspect of the investigation. Our goal is to identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case and exploit them to your advantage.
Georgia offers drug court and diversion programs for eligible defendants. These alternatives to incarceration can result in charges being dismissed upon successful completion. We evaluate every client's eligibility and advocate for the best possible outcome.
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People Also Ask
Penalties depend on the substance, quantity, and intent. Simple possession of marijuana (less than 1 oz) is a misdemeanor. Possession of Schedule I or II drugs (heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine) is a felony carrying 2–15 years in prison for a first offense. Possession with intent to distribute, trafficking quantities, and possession near schools all carry mandatory minimum sentences.
Yes. Common paths include challenging the legality of the search (Fourth Amendment), suppressing evidence obtained without probable cause, qualifying for conditional discharge under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2 for first-time offenders, and negotiating diversion or accountability court programs. The best path depends on the specific facts, the charging jurisdiction, and the defendant's criminal history.
Possession is simply having the substance on your person or in your control. Trafficking is statutorily defined by quantity thresholds — for example, 28 grams of cocaine or 4 grams of heroin. Trafficking carries mandatory minimum sentences and fines, with no judicial discretion to depart downward. The difference between possession and trafficking can mean decades of prison time.
Yes. Georgia law requires a six-month driver's license suspension for any drug conviction — even one unrelated to driving. Conditional permits are available for work, school, and treatment. Hardship permits require a separate application and are not automatic.
Georgia's 2020 record-restriction law allows certain drug convictions to be restricted from public view after a waiting period — typically 4 years for misdemeanors and longer for felonies. First-time offenders who completed conditional discharge under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2 are also eligible for full discharge without adjudication of guilt. Eligibility is fact-specific and requires legal review.
Yes. Drug cases involve technical Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure law, plea-negotiation strategy, mandatory minimum sentencing rules, and collateral consequences (license suspension, employment, housing, federal benefits, immigration status) that follow conviction. Public defenders are available for those who qualify financially but carry enormous caseloads. Private representation produces materially better outcomes.
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