120 Grams of Fentanyl Seized After Traffic Stop

Two men are in jail after a traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Roswell recently. According to police, it was just after 1:30 on Monday afternoon when detectives with the Roswell Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit said they spotted a car leaving a hotel that had a history of drug activity. Detectives stopped the car for a traffic violation near the intersection of Old Holcomb Bridge Road and Dogwood Road. During the traffic stop, police say that they discovered 120 grams of fentanyl in the possession of the two men. Police say that the drug was found hidden in various places throughout the vehicle. According to a police report, the drugs were in plastic bags inside bookbags and a white post office box with a label that had the driver’s address. Both the driver and the passenger said they didn’t know how the drugs got into their car. Both have since been charged with possessing trafficking quantities of fentanyl.

Possession of a Schedule II drug in Georgia

 Fentanyl is considered a Schedule II drug in Georgia. Schedule II drugs are those which are considered highly addictive but have a legitimate medical use. A conviction for possessing a Schedule II drug in Georgia will likely be a felony. However, the punishments are based on the amount of drugs found in the suspect’s possession.

If the weight of the drug is less than one gram, the penalty range is between 1 and 3 years. If the weight of the drug is between 1 and 4 grams, the defendant can face a sentence between 1 and 8 years. If the weight is between 4 and 28 grams, the defendant can face a sentence of between 1 and 15 years. Penalties also depend on prior convictions. If the accused is convicted for a third time of drug possession, they can be punished by a prison term that is double the length of the applicable sentence.

In this case, the defendants were found in possession of a trafficking quantity of fentanyl. They will face a much longer sentence. An individual charged with trafficking a Schedule II substance can face a penalty between 5 and 30 years in prison. Again, prior convictions will determine how severely the individual is sentenced. Those who are found in possession of small quantities of fentanyl may qualify for diversion programs. However, a conviction for possessing even a tiny quantity of fentanyl can result in the suspension of your driver’s license for at least 6 months. So, it’s important to have a strong defense to the charges.

Talk to a Roswell Drug Trafficking Attorney Today 

Georgia’s drug laws are large and complex. If you are facing possession of fentanyl charges in Roswell, you will need a strong defense against the charges. Cobb County criminal lawyer Andrew L. Schwartz, P.C. represents the interests of those who have been found in possession of fentanyl or other narcotic substances. Call our office today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin preparing your defense right away.