What is Drug Possession under Georgia Drug Laws?
The way that the State of Georgia defines possession is important in determining if someone is guilty of a possession charge. In Georgia, possession can be “actual” or “constructive”. This simply means that the drugs do not have to be in your pocket or on your person in order for you to be charged and found guilty of possession. If you have control over the drugs, whether they are in your glove compartment or on your coffee table, is what determines if you are in possession of the drugs. Also, if an officer sees you throw or attempt to hide a package that is later determined to contain drugs, you can be charged with possession.
