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If you’re being investigated or have been arrested for possession with intent to distribute in Georgia, this isn’t just a minor drug charge—it’s a felony offense that can land you in prison for years, with life-altering consequences that follow you long after the sentence ends.
At J. Ryan Brown Law, we defend people facing serious drug allegations—people who often didn’t even know the full weight of the charges they were walking into. Prosecutors often overcharge, stacking up drug crimes to pressure defendants into pleading guilty. That’s why we fight back hard, challenge evidence aggressively, and do everything in our power to protect your rights, your record, and your future.
Georgia law makes a clear distinction between simple possession and possession with intent to distribute—even if the amount of drugs in your possession wasn’t actually sold or distributed.
Under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30(b), it is unlawful to possess with intent to distribute, deliver, or sell any controlled substance. You don’t have to be caught in the act of selling drugs to face this charge. Police and prosecutors often use circumstantial evidence—like the quantity of drugs, how they’re packaged, or the presence of cash or paraphernalia—to argue that you intended to distribute.
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To convict you of possession with intent to distribute, the prosecution will attempt to prove:
This means the state can (and often does) rely on non-verbal evidence, like:
You could be charged based solely on assumptions—not actions.
Possession with intent to distribute is a felony offense, and penalties vary based on:
Here’s a general overview of sentencing guidelines:
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Not every possession with intent to distribute charge will lead to a conviction. The government has to prove your intent beyond a reasonable doubt—and we make them work for it.
At J. Ryan Brown Law, we tailor our defense strategy based on the facts, but common challenges include:
If the drugs were found during an illegal traffic stop, warrantless home entry, or defective search warrant, we may be able to suppress the evidence entirely.
The presence of drugs doesn’t mean you intended to sell them. If there’s no paraphernalia, no communications, and no behavior suggesting distribution, we fight to reduce the charge to simple possession.
You may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. If the drugs were in a shared vehicle or home, we argue lack of knowledge or control.
In undercover operations or confidential informant stings, law enforcement may cross the line. If you were pressured or coerced into committing an offense you wouldn’t have otherwise committed, we raise this defense aggressively.
In Georgia, law enforcement routinely uses the weight and packaging of the substance to push for intent to distribute charges. You could be caught with a relatively small quantity—but if it’s packaged in multiple bags, or you’re carrying a digital scale, that could be enough for them to jump to a felony. For instance, prosecutors will often charge less than an ounce of marijuana as felony Possession with Intent despite the weight itself only being a misdemeanor.
Prosecutors may also tack on additional charges—like conspiracy, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, or distribution within a school zone—to strengthen their leverage in plea negotiations.
That’s why you need a lawyer who doesn’t just handle drug cases—you need one who fights them.
We know how prosecutors operate in Coweta County. Our defense approach is aggressive, detail-oriented, and relentless. When we take on a drug distribution case, we:
Our goal is always to get the charges dismissed or reduced to something that won’t destroy your future. And if we need to go to trial, we’re ready.
You might feel like the system is already against you. Maybe you’re being treated like a drug dealer based on a few assumptions or a bad mistake. But you still have constitutional rights, and we’re here to enforce every single one of them.
At J. Ryan Brown Law, we treat you like a person—not a statistic. We take the time to understand your side of the story and craft a legal defense that’s built on strategy, not fear.
The earlier you involve us, the more options we’ll have to challenge the evidence, protect your record, and give you a shot at a second chance.
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