Savannah, GA asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law and Federal Crimes for Georgia

Q: Hello I have a question about a upcoming case next month

If a person of 55 that has maintained a absolute clean record with no criminal history of any kind there whole life at age 55. and has now been charge with the committed felony crimes for communication by phone & felony #2. Communication by text. using a cell phone to commit the following felony offense of the following by law. Sell of buphinorphine controll substance #3.That was legally prescribed by Dr to the offender. my lawyer has proof of text message of this event that transpired. There was no money ever given to the offender that committed the above feloney offence. Only 2 packs of cigs and 10 in gas. That was purchased by the defendant who received the controlled substance #3 buphinorphine. My question is what would be a proper sentence for this case? They offered 8 months rsat. We denied that offer. Waiting to go back to court for bench trail. What would be some. Agreeable sentenceing to ask the d. A. For? 10 years feloney probation with community service and drug class??

2 Lawyer Answers
Robbie Levin
Robbie Levin
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Marietta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: Get a lawyer. You don’t want to be a convicted felon if at all possible. There’s more to it than just figuring out an agreeable sentence.

For more info visit my website at www.LevinLawyerGa.com.

Priscilla T. Upshaw
Priscilla T. Upshaw
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Powder Springs, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: I agree with my colleague. It is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible.

-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.

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