Breaking Down Drug Laws in Georgia
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How severe your drug charge is will depend on the definition of the drug by both Georgia and federal law. Since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the U.S. Congress has divided substances into 5 categories (or schedules). The Act designates both the DEA and FDA are responsible for determining which drugs fall under which schedule. SCHEDULE I DRUGS Drugs included in Schedule I are the most dangerous and addictive substances. Some of the drugs included in Schedule I are heroin, mescaline, gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), psilocybin, MDMA (Molly), marijuana, LSD, and others. The three qualifications are: 1. Having a high potential for abuse. 2. Having no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States. 3. Having no accepted safety for use under medical supervision. SCHEDULE II DRUGS Drugs included in Schedule II are a little different under Georgia drug laws. They include Oxycodone, cocaine, opium, Ritalin, Fentanyl, Adderall, methadone, opium, pure codeine, morphine, pure hydrocodone, and others. The Controlled Substances Act defines these as: 1. Having a high potential for abuse. 2. Being highly addictive (physically or psychologically) when abused. 3. The intended use is accepted as a severely restricted medical treatment SCHEDULE III DRUGS Schedule III controlled substances include some anabolic steroids, Ketamine, Xyrem, a preparation of GHB used to treat narcolepsy, and less than pure hydrocodone and/or codeine (for instance, combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen), among others. These drugs are categorized using the following parameters: 1. Having a potential for abuse less than the drugs or substances in schedules I and II. 2. Abuse may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 3. Having a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. SCHEDULE IV DRUGS Schedule IV substances include Alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), eszopiclone (Lunesta), zolpidem (Ambien), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), zopiclone (Imovane), clonazepam (Klonopin), zaleplon(Sonata), phenobarbital and others. Those that fall under this category fit the following criteria:
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The drug laws in Georgia are severe and you could be facing serious consequences if arrested. It is important that if you are arrested you work with a proven drug attorney who can give you the aggressive defense you need.
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How severe your drug charge is will depend on the definition of the drug by both Georgia and federal law. Since the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, the U.S. Congress has divided substances into 5 categories (or schedules). The Act designates both the DEA and FDA are responsible for determining which drugs fall under which schedule. SCHEDULE I DRUGS Drugs included in Schedule I are the most dangerous and addictive substances. Some of the drugs included in Schedule I are heroin, mescaline, gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), psilocybin, MDMA (Molly), marijuana, LSD, and others. The three qualifications are:
1. Having a high potential for abuse. 2. Having no accepted medical use for treatment in the United States. 3. Having no accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
SCHEDULE II DRUGS Drugs included in Schedule II are a little different under Georgia drug laws. They include Oxycodone, cocaine, opium, Ritalin, Fentanyl, Adderall, methadone, opium, pure codeine, morphine, pure hydrocodone, and others. The Controlled Substances Act defines these as:
1. Having a high potential for abuse. 2. Being highly addictive (physically or psychologically) when abused. 3. The intended use is accepted as a severely restricted medical treatment
SCHEDULE III DRUGS Schedule III controlled substances include some anabolic steroids, Ketamine, Xyrem, a preparation of GHB used to treat narcolepsy, and less than pure hydrocodone and/or codeine (for instance, combined with acetaminophen or ibuprofen), among others. These drugs are categorized using the following parameters:
1. Having a potential for abuse less than the drugs or substances in schedules I and II. 2. Abuse may lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 3. Having a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
SCHEDULE IV DRUGS Schedule IV substances include Alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), eszopiclone (Lunesta), zolpidem (Ambien), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), zopiclone (Imovane), clonazepam (Klonopin), zaleplon(Sonata), phenobarbital and others. Those that fall under this category fit the following criteria:
1. Having a low potential for abuse compared to Schedule III 2. Abuse may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence compared to Schedule III. 3. Having a currently accepted medical use.
SCHEDULE V DRUGS Schedule V controlled substances under Georgia drug law include smaller amounts of opium or codeine, certain anticonvulsants, and treatments for fatigue. They are not as popular and sometimes can be overlooked by law enforcement and/or prosecutors for charges, and can be described as:
1. Having a low potential for abuse relative to Schedule IV. 2. Having a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. 3. Abuse may lead to limited physical or psychological dependence compared to Schedule IV.
If you are caught with any of the above substances, you may be charged with a felony. However, less than an ounce of marijuana may be considered a misdemeanor in Georgia.
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