Georgia Drug Possession Law
Georgia Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(a), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Georgia (GA) law.
Offense Class
Felony (Schedule I-IV); Misdemeanor (Schedule V)
Maximum Penalty
15 years (Schedule I-II, 1st offense); 30 years (2nd offense); 5 years (Schedule III-V)
Maximum Fine
Penalty Range in Georgia
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Georgia:
- Near school, park, or public housing within 1,000 feet: mandatory 2-year add-on
- Large quantity: trafficking presumption under § 16-13-31
- Prior drug conviction: enhanced maximum
Georgia-Specific Detail
Marijuana treated separately under § 16-13-2. Trafficking thresholds trigger mandatory minimums under § 16-13-31.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Georgia drug possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.