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Are You Facing Drug Charges? We Can Help

Most police agencies have special units and officers devoted to drug crimes. It is quite common these days for even small police departments to go buy a drug dog and then hit the highways, stopping motorists for the dog to sniff. If it barks or yelps, even if they pulled its tail, then you will be searched. At Healan Law Offices, P.C., we have helped clients throughout Georgia when facing these difficult cases.

Helpful Tips If You Have Been Arrested For A Drug Crime

There are numerous ways to defend these crimes. A police officer must have a legal reason to stop you and search you. An attorney who knows how to properly obtain and review arrest videos, dispatch logs and police reports can often show that the officer made an error. Mr. Healan regularly files motions to suppress in drug cases and has had many cases dismissed as a result. The police must be able to show proper handling or “chain of custody” of the drugs in question. Furthermore, the fact that drugs were found in a vehicle or house where you were present is not generally enough to convict you of possession unless the police have some evidence connecting you to the drugs.

Driver’s License Implications

For years, Georgia law mandated a driver’s license suspension for most drug crimes in Georgia, even misdemeanor marijuana. This draconian law has been abolished, and license suspension is generally no longer part of the penalty for a drug conviction. However, there are other severe consequences for drug convictions, and your lawyer must be familiar with the various ways to keep drug offenses off your record.

Call Today To Discuss Your Case

Mr. Healan can be your lawyer in a drug crimes defense case. Healan Law Offices, P.C., provides services to those who need it most. Let us help you when it matters most. Contact our office at 678-661-3318 or fill out our contact form.