A drug charge can put your job, your record, and your future at risk over a single stop or search. In Canton the Cherokee County seat, we defend these cases in the courts right down the road.
At MM Criminal Defense, we defend people charged with drug crimes in Canton and throughout Cherokee County. We are a woman-led firm founded by two former prosecutors, and we spent years on the other side of these exact cases. We know how the State builds them — and how to take them apart.
Georgia Drug Law, in Plain English
Georgia’s drug laws (O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30) make it a crime to possess, sell, or manufacture a controlled substance, and the penalties depend heavily on the drug and the amount involved. Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, but most other drug possession charges are felonies.
The good news: Georgia offers real protection for first-time offenders. Conditional discharge under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2 and First Offender treatment can, in the right case, resolve a charge without a conviction ever appearing on your record.
Where Your Canton Drug Case Is Heard
A drug arrest by Canton police may first appear in Canton Municipal Court, but drug offenses are prosecuted under Georgia law — misdemeanor cases (such as possession of less than an ounce of marijuana) in Cherokee County State Court, and felony drug charges in Cherokee County Superior Court (Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit). Knowing how each of these courts works is exactly the kind of local knowledge that shapes strategy.
How We Help
- Move fast to protect your record and your options
- Challenge the traffic stop, the search, and whether police had the right to look
- Scrutinize the lab testing, the weight, and the chain of custody
- Pursue conditional discharge, drug court, or diversion where you qualify
- Fight for reduction or dismissal — and prepare for trial when that is the right call
- Explain every step in plain language so you are never left guessing
Why MM Criminal Defense
We are based right here in Marietta, we practice in Cherokee County courts, and our attorneys prosecuted cases in this county before switching sides. That means we can anticipate the State’s playbook — and we do it with warmth, respect, and zero judgment.
A drug charge is scary. The right defense starts with your first phone call.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Do not wait to get help. Call MM Criminal Defense for a free, no-judgment consultation at (770) 693-4357. We will explain your options in plain English and start protecting your record today.
Common Questions
Is a drug charge in Canton a felony?
It depends on the drug and the amount. Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, but most other drug possession charges are felonies in Georgia. An early case review helps us find the best path.
Can I keep a drug charge off my record?
Often, yes. Georgia’s conditional discharge and First Offender options can, in the right case, resolve a charge without a conviction on your record. We’ll tell you honestly whether you qualify.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes. Your first consultation is free and completely confidential. Call us at (770) 693-4357 and we will talk through what you are facing and how we can help.