How serious is possession of marijuana in Georgia?

I was recently asked what the sentencing guidelines are for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana in Georgia. They are severe. The Georgia Statute states that possession of marijuana carries up to $1000 fine and up to 12 months in jail. In my time as a Fulton County prosecutor I never saw anyone do close to that amount of time, but the fines can be costly.

Additionally, a conviction for possession can lead to a loss of driving privileges up to a year even on the first conviction. Additional convictions will lead to higher fines and penalties. It will also be recorded on your criminal record, which can cause problems with employment, government assistance and military enlistment. 

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