Hall County Deputies Arrest Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine

Hall County Courthouse

Gainesville, Ga. – A local Gainesville man has been arrested for trafficking methamphetamine after authorities seized up to $400,000 worth of methamphetamine from his residence.

Authorities searched his home after applying for a warrant as the result of an investigation between the Hall County Sheriff's Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. As of right now, the case is still under investigation.

As a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney, I will outline the law behind the crime of trafficking methamphetamine in the state of Georgia in today's post.

Trafficking Methamphetamine in Georgia

Trafficking Methamphetamine in Georgia is defined in the Georgia Code in O.C.G.A. §16-13-31 (e) as:

Any person who knowingly sells, delivers, or brings into this state or has possession of 28 grams or more of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or any mixture containing either methamphetamine or amphetamine, as described in Schedule II, in violation of this article commits the felony offense of trafficking in methamphetamine or amphetamine and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows:

(1) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years and shall pay a fine of $200,000.00;

(2) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 200 grams or more, but less than 400 grams, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and shall pay a fine of $300,000.00; and

(3) If the quantity of methamphetamine, amphetamine, or a mixture containing either substance involved is 400 grams or more, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 25 years and shall pay a fine of $1 million.

Practice Note

Drug Crimes in Georgia are handled very seriously. It is been mistaken by many that just because certain municipalities are taking a less strict view on marijuana charges that all drug charges are being handled less seriously as a result. This is false.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for a drug crime in the state of Georgia, call our offices now. We can help you today.