Hinesville Drug Possession Attorney

Experienced Representation For Drug Possession in Liberty County & McIntosh County

Georgia’s laws regarding drugs are exceptionally harsh. A skilled Hinesville drug crimes attorney will build an effective defense if you've been arrested for drug possession. Penalties for the crime depend on many factors, including the type of drug, the amount you're found with, and what you intended to do with it. For example, a small amount of marijuana for personal use would not be punished as severely as a significant amount of cocaine for selling and distribution.

If you're being charged with drug possession, talk to one of our experienced attorneys at Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC. Our lawyers have more than 60 years of combined legal experience to offer your case, and we are dedicated to helping clients avoid the negative consequences of a criminal conviction.

Get your case started by calling us at (866) 580-3089 or filling out our online form today.

Drug Schedules in Georgia

Most states rely on federal drug categories to determine the seriousness of the offense. The federal government categorizes drugs into five different categories known as “schedules,” the most serious being Schedule I substances. These lists are not exhaustive, however, and can include many prescription drugs.

The Schedules are categorized like the following:

• Schedule I: high potential for abuse, no accepted U.S. medical use, lack of accepted safety with use (heroin, LSD, marijuana, peyote)
• Schedule II: high potential for abuse, currently accepted U.S. medical use, severe dependence possible (barbiturates, morphine, codeine)