Heroin Drug Crime Lawyer in Atlanta

About Atlanta Heroin Offenses

If you were arrested for a drug crime involving heroin, you are in a tough spot. Heroin is classified as a Schedule I substance, and this means that any drug crime charge related to heroin will be a felony. The nature of the offense and the defendant's past criminal record, if any, will dictate the potential penalties that may be enforced upon a conviction for a heroin offense.

Talking to an Atlanta drug crime attorney is important in the face of heroin charges. You may be at risk of facing imprisonment in state prison, possibly for years, along with high fines and other criminal penalties. An attorney can work to mitigate the potential penalties that may be imposed by negotiating for lesser charges or fighting to help you avoid a conviction altogether. Every aspect of your case should be reviewed and investigated, overlooking nothing and seeking out evidence, a violation of your rights by law enforcement or any other matter that will turn the tables in your favor.

At Conaway & Strickler, P.C. we are experienced drug crime lawyers here to help you fight your heroin charges. We represent clients throughout Atlanta, and when you work with a lawyer at our offices, you will have the power of our entire firm behind you to fight your charges. To learn more, contact us for a free consultation and review of your case.

Heroin & Heroin Crimes in Atlanta

Heroin is a highly addictive drug that is derived from morphine, a medication used to relieve severe pain. Heroin is prohibited from medical use in most countries, including the U.S. Because of its addictive nature and the fact that it is banned for medicinal use in the U.S., it is classified as a Schedule I substance, the most serious classification possible. Possession of any amount of heroin is a felony offense, punishable by 2 to 15 years in prison. The penalties will be much greater for possession with the intent to distribute, distribution, manufacturing or trafficking.