Drug Trafficking & Distribution Attorneys in Cobb County

Fighting for the Rights of Those Accused of Drug Trafficking & Distribution

Georgia treats drug trafficking and distribution very seriously. If you have been accused of either, you need a skilled and seasoned criminal defense attorney on your side. Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering & Kilgo, LLP has a long track record of success, and we will fight hard to protect your rights and freedom.

Contact us today at (770) 599-5328 to discuss your case!

What Is Drug Trafficking?

Drug trafficking is the act of knowingly selling, buying, distributing, delivering, or transporting an illegal controlled substance. The severity of the crime depends on the amount of drugs involved, as well as the type of drugs and the circumstances of the case.

If you have been charged with drug trafficking, you need the help of an experienced drug trafficking attorney. Depending on the circumstances, you may be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor, and the penalties can be severe.

What Are the Penalties for Drug Trafficking?

The penalties for drug trafficking in Georgia can be severe. Depending on the type of drug and the amount involved, you may be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, and the penalties can range from probation to decades in prison. If you have been charged with drug trafficking, you need the help of an experienced attorney.

The following are some of the penalties for drug trafficking in Georgia:

• First-degree felony: When the amount of controlled substances exceeds ten (10) grams but is less than twenty-nine (29) grams, the crime is a first-degree felony punishable by up to thirty (30) years in prison.
• Second-degree felony: When the amount of controlled substances exceeds twenty-nine (29) grams but is less than ten (10) kilograms, the crime is a second-degree felony punishable by up to fifteen (15) years in prison.
• Misdemeanor: When the amount of controlled substances is less than ten (10) grams, the crime is a misdemeanor punishable by up to twelve (12) months in prison.

Drug trafficking is a serious crime that requires serious legal representation. At Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering & Kilgo, LLP, we have the experience and skills necessary to help you fight your charges. We will thoroughly investigate your case and gather the evidence needed to prove your innocence.

What Is Drug Distribution?

Drug distribution is the act of knowingly selling, buying, delivering, or transporting an illegal controlled substance. The severity of the crime depends on the amount of drugs involved, as well as the type of drugs and the circumstances of the case.

If you have been charged with drug distribution, you need the help of an experienced drug distribution attorney. Depending on the circumstances, you may be charged with either a felony or a misdemeanor, and the penalties can be severe.

What Are the Penalties for Drug Distribution?

The penalties for drug distribution in Georgia can be severe. Depending on the type of drug and the amount involved, you may be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, and the penalties can range from probation to decades in prison. If you have been charged with drug distribution, you need the help of an experienced attorney.

The following are some of the penalties for drug distribution in Georgia:

• First-degree felony: When the amount of controlled substances exceeds ten (10) grams but is less than twenty-nine (29) grams, the crime is a first-degree felony punishable by up to thirty (30) years in prison.
• Second-degree felony: When the amount of controlled substances exceeds twenty-nine (29) grams but is less than ten (10) kilograms, the crime is a second-degree felony punishable by up to fifteen (15) years in prison.
• Misdemeanor: When the amount of controlled substances is less than ten (10) grams, the crime is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in prison.

Drug distribution is a serious crime that requires serious legal representation. At Smith, Schnatmeier, Dettmering & Kilgo, LLP, we have the experience necessary to handle your case.

Don't hesitate to contact our team at (770) 599-5328 to learn more about how we can help you.