QUESTION
How much possible time is a person looking at changing a possession charge to an intent to deliver?
Asked on Jun 12th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Georgia
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It will depend, among other things, on the drug, the amount involved and whether or not the person has any strikes against him. At the very least, he is looking at a minimum of 1 to 3 years.
Answered on Jun 14th, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
This depends on all the facts in the matter and all of the person's prior record.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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If convicted of any felony after the prosecution adds a Habitual Offender 4th offense charge to the drug charges the accused may face a maximum penalty of Life or any term of years within the judge's discretion. Typically most folks are not sentenced to the maximum penalty on a Habitual 4th.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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It will depend on what prior convictions the person has suffered and what the current alleged charge is.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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Possession with Intent is normally an F3 - it could be an F2 if there are priors as a 4 time felon, he could be charge with habitual criminal and get 4 times the max in the presumptive range (F3 12x4=48) get a good lawyer.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 8:01 PM
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"Intent to Deliver" enhancement increases the penalties substantially. With 4 felonies on his record, and without more information for me to consider, this person is looking at substantial prison time. Without more information, I would guess 7-10 years minimum.
Answered on Jun 12th, 2013 at 8:01 PM