Georgia Marijuana Trafficking Explained

Drug distribution and trafficking are very serious charges in the State of Georgia. If you have recently been charged with marijuana trafficking, it is crucial that you hire an attorney who specializes in drug offense defense as soon as possible. The penalties for a marijuana trafficking conviction include prison time and expensive fines. Your life as you know it, could be changed forever.

Georgia’s drug trafficking laws penalize those who sell, transport, and illegally import drugs such as marijuana. Because Georgia is often a key route for marijuana trafficking on the East Coast, law enforcement agencies are extremely focused on cracking down on drug traffickers. Drug trafficking laws can apply to a single individual or a group of people.

Trafficking charges are often determined by the amount of marijuana that a person sells, grows, or possesses. You can be charged with trafficking if you have more than 10 pounds in your possession.

For possession of at least 10 pounds but less than 2,000 pounds of marijuana, you face a minimum mandatory sentence of 5 years in prison and a fine of $100,000. For possession of 2,000 pounds but less than 10,000 pounds of marijuana, you will be sentenced to a mandatory minimum sentence of 7 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. If the amount of marijuana in your possession is 10,000 pounds or more, you will be sentenced to at least 15 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

For distributing marijuana within 1,000 feet of a recreational center, school, or drug free zone, you will spend up to 20 years in prison and pay up to $20,000 in fines for a first offense. For a second offense, you will spend between 5 and 40 years in prison and pay up to $40,000 in fines.

The severity of marijuana drug trafficking penalties depends on several factors, such as if death or injury occurs during the crime and if the person charged has prior convictions.

At the Law Offices of Head and Kohn, we focus exclusively on defending citizens who have been accused or marijuana-related crimes. Because the penalties for marijuana trafficking have the potential to take away your freedom and empty your wallet, we work tirelessly to defend your rights. Our law firm has a proven track record of successfully defending marijuana cases throughout the State of Georgia. For a free case evaluation, contact us today.