25 years in prison
You don't ! You got caught breaking the law - you pay the penalty !
Depending on the type of drug, the penalty for possession in Georgia is from one to 30 years. Some drugs carry a much higher penalty than others.
Drug possession even underage, is a severe crime. The penalties can vary based on drug, amount and intent to sell. The penalty can be probation, fines, community service and jail time.
The title of the charge varies from state to state. Typical statute titles are "Possession of a controlled substance" or "Possession of a dangerous drug."
It is a Class A misdemeanor called Possession of a Dangerous Drug. If it was a Schedule 2 narcotic, such as Didluadid, Oxycotin, Oxycodone, Morphine, Aderall, Ritalin, etc., the penalty would depend on how much you were in possession of.
Cannabis is an illegal class B drug. The maximum penalty for possession is five years in prison. For supply you can get 14 years in prison. You can get an unlimited fine for both.
It appears to be a 'Violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act.' In other words, a drug charge.
"Prescription Fraud" is the charge - Third Degree Felony. For a compendium of RX drug law statutes see below link:
drug is dangerous weather you are addicted or not. but if you are addictied it is more dangerous and deadly
Deadly drug Dangerous drug Destructive drug
Once you've finished the maximum penalty allowed by law, you're done. You've successfully (hopefully) been rehabilitated. There are no parole officers, drug tests, or random searches after you've completed your maximum sentence. Enjoy the free life!
This means penalty group 1, it is used in the state of Texas and possibly others to determine punishment for possession of types of controlled substances based on the substance involved. For example, the penalty for possession of Cocaine (PG 1) is higher than that for codeine (PG 3).