Cocaine Offense Attorney in Atlanta

Atlanta Drug Crime Lawyer

A Schedule II substance, cocaine is a drug that is illegal to possess, sell, distribute, possess with the intent to distribute, or manufacture in the U.S. A person who is arrested for a cocaine offense in Atlanta will face serious penalties if he or she is convicted, as any drug crime related to cocaine is a felony offense.

Fighting your drug charges is of the utmost importance if you are to avoid years of imprisonment, heavy fines and the other penalties that may be imposed. To schedule a complimentary consultation with an experienced Atlanta drug crimes attorney at our law firm, feel free to call our offices today or contact us online. We will answer your questions and work to address whatever concerns you may have in regard to your cocaine offense allegations. With our experience in this field and the resources to fully investigate your case and build a strong defense, we can seek the best possible outcome for your case.

Cocaine - A Schedule II Drug

Drugs are categorized into schedules depending on their potential for addiction, danger or medicinal use. The most serious classification is a Schedule I substance, and cocaine is classified just below as a Schedule II drug. Cocaine is considered to be a highly addictive stimulant, derived from the leaves of the coca plant. Under Georgia drug laws, any crime related to cocaine will result in the harshest of penalties.

Cocaine possession, of any amount, is a felony punishable by 2 to 15 years in prison. Manufacturing, distributing or possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine is punishable by 5 to 30 years in prison - and that's only for a first offense. A second offense may be punishable by up to 40 years or life in prison.