Drugs & Alcohol

Drug Crimes

A drug crime is a criminal act involving the use, distribution, selling, or manufacturing of an illegal controlled substance.  Illegal controlled substances include: marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, LSD, and illegal prescription medications.  In Georgia, drug possession, drug possession with intent to sell, drug manufacturing, drug distribution, possession of drug paraphernalia, and drug trafficking are all examples of commonly committed drug crimes.  If a person is charged with a drug crime and he/she is found guilty, he/she may be punished with: 

• jail time
• fines
• probation
• community service
• house arrest
• court ordered treatment programs

Alcohol – Georgia DUI

Driving under the influence (DUI) is the criminal act of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  In Georgia, a person can be charged with DUI if he/she was driving while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol, or is he/she has a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher.  Any person who is convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated may be sentenced with jail time, fines, community service, and mandatory treatment programs.  Additionally, once a person is arrested for DUI in the state of Georgia, his/her driver’s license is confiscated and his/her driving privileges may be suspended for a set length of time.

Have You Been Charged With A Drug Crime or DUI In Gwinnett County?

If you answered yes to this question, it is important that you speak with a reliable Gwinnett County criminal defense attorney immediately.  Due to the long-term impact and severity of the legal consequences involved, you need to do everything you can to avoid a drug crime or DUI conviction.  The best thing you can do to fight your criminal charges and reduce your chances of being convicted is to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer. 

The Law Office of Trip Collins, LLC has been helping clients throughout Gwinnett, GA fight their DUI and drug crime charges in court for years.  As an aggressive law firm, the Law Office of Trip Collins, LLC are dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for each client and his/her individual case.