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Being caught with marijuana on your person, in your car or at your residence can result in misdemeanor marijuana charges. If you are convicted of this crime in Georgia, the penalties include:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Up to $1000 in fines
- Driver's license suspension for up to 6 months
- Drug and alcohol evaluations
In addition, having a conviction on your record, or pleading guilty to the crime, requires you to answer "yes" to any question regarding having a criminal record on applications for jobs, loans, ...
Being caught with marijuana on your person, in your car or at your residence can result in misdemeanor marijuana charges. If you are convicted of this crime in Georgia, the penalties include:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Up to $1000 in fines
- Driver's license suspension for up to 6 months
- Drug and alcohol evaluations
In addition, having a conviction on your record, or pleading guilty to the crime, requires you to answer "yes" to any question regarding having a criminal record on applications for jobs, loans, ...
Being caught with marijuana on your person, in your car or at your residence can result in misdemeanor marijuana charges. If you are convicted of this crime in Georgia, the penalties include:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Up to $1000 in fines
- Driver's license suspension for up to 6 months
- Drug and alcohol evaluations
In addition, having a conviction on your record, or pleading guilty to the crime, requires you to answer "yes" to any question regarding having a criminal record on applications for jobs, loans, school admission, military enlistment and security clearances. If you are a student, you risk losing your scholarships, financial aid and being kicked out of school. A misdemeanor marijuana charge can destroy your future. Don't let this happen to you. Talk to an experienced lawyer who cares about what happens to you.
Tracy Teiger of Teiger Law Center, P.C., in Alpharetta, Athens and Cumming Georgia, has more than 20 years of experience helping young people defend their rights and their freedom. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was a federal investigator. He uses these skills to review all evidence in your case. If possible he and his team work to get the charges against you dropped. He also works with the prosecution to find alternative sentencing options that avoid a permanent mark on your record, make the record of your arrest eligible for expungement, and keep your future safe from the shadow of arrest and conviction.
Don't let one mistake ruin your life. Call Teiger Law Center, P.C., at 678-374-7645. We have offices in Alpharetta, Athens and Cumming and we're here to help.
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- Criminal Law 25%
- Personal Injury 25%
- Family Law 20%
- Estate Planning & Probate 15%
- Elder Law 15%
- Drug Violations
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